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[NEW] AWOLNATION – Sail (Remix) (Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - March 23, 2013

AWOLNATION
Sail (Remix) ft. Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul

Kendrick Lamar and the Top Dawg crew really want to make sure this is an amazing week for you. After receiving the stellar remix for “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” on Monday, and ScHoolboy Q‘s awesome new track “Yay Yay” early Friday, we’ve now been blessed with a remix to AWOLNATION‘s hit single “Sail” complete with guest verses from Kendrick and Black Hippy running mate, Ab-Soul. While the remix may lack the punch of the original, it has been edited by Sounwave to make it a little bit more hip-hop friendly. Kendrick and Ab-Soul undoubtably deliver on their verses, although it can be hard to tell what they’re saying at times, considering the song’s plastered with tags from the L.A. Leakers. It looks like we’ll have to wait for the official version to drop, but in the meantime let’s enjoy what we can of it.

[New] Meek DeMeo – Hallucinogen ft Ab-Soul

Posted by tylercole - February 18, 2013

Newcomer Meek DeMeo helps listeners get over that one love on his latest single “hallucinogen”. What some would drink, talk, or cry away their pain after a break-up, unsigned hype DeMeo chooses neither and would rather fry out the memory with some psychedelic drugs. Although not everyone’s best interest, the singer’s vocals give off a strong and moody vibe that is only emphasized by production from Austin Ceyala. Mixing some Weeknd-esque singing with some studio effects, atmospheric beats and synth heavy backgrounds, this track definitely gives off a wide range of trippy sounds. Throwing in a quick beatswitch, courtesy of W:ZARD, TDE signee Ab-Soul jumps on the last minute of the track for a high-energy outro. Be sure to check out the interesting single below and stay tuned for more from the R&B singer when his Capital Vices EP drops.

’Meek DeMeo ∞ Hallucinogen Feat. Ab
Soul’

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[Hip-Hop] Ab-Soul & JMSN – You’re Gone

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - January 24, 2013

As two of the most promising up and coming artists in the game right now, Ab-Soul and JMSN released arguably two of the best albums of 2012, with Control System and ∫Priscilla∫ respectively. When it was announced that they’d be releasing a collaborative project together this year, it’s needless to say that fans were excited. We finally have our first taste of what these two have been cooking up, and boy is it spicy. Despite this being a collaborative album, it’s clear that Ab-Soul dominates throughout this track, with JMSN essentially providing what amounts to some background vocals. Nonetheless, his presence is certainly welcome on this one. The Top Dawg influence is certainly prevalent in the production and tone of the song, causing you to expect Kendrick Lamar or ScHoolboy Q to pop out at any second to drop an ill verse. Hopefully we can get a remix with either of them sometime in the future. As for now, we definitely have a solid foundation for Unit 6, dropping later this year.

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Soul & JMSN – You’re Gone’

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[Hip-Hop] Mac Miller – All The Time ft. Ab-Soul (Prod. Chuck Inglish)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - January 5, 2013

When thinking about emcees to watch in 2013, Mac Miller and Ab-Soul are most certainly near the top of the list. On this recent collaboration, Pittsburgh’s Mac goes in with a slow and staggered flow over some wavy, minimal production from Chuck Inglish, while the LA-based Soul brings some smooth melodies. Grab this free gem below and expect this to be a special year for hip-hop.

’Mac Miller – All The Time (feat. Ab
Soul)’

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[Hip-Hop] Ab-Soul – Only 1 (Prod. Willie B)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - December 11, 2012

Although Kendrick Lamar has been receiving the most attention as of late, it is important to remember just how dope all four members of the Black Hippy crew truly are. The Carson-bred quarter of the group, Ab-Soul, cemented his place in the upper echelon of lyricists last summer with the release of his stellar debut album, Control System. Today, we get a nice little gem from Soul-Oh. No word as to where it will end up, but “Only 1” is certainly a welcome early-week boost. Stream and download below.

’Only 1 (Prod. by Willie B)’

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[Hip-Hop] Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void (ft. Ab-Soul)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - November 13, 2012

On his latest track, the Brooklyn-based rap protege, Joey Bada$$, enlists a quarter of the rising west coast Black Hippy crew, Ab-Soul. “Enter the Void” melds their unique, bicoastal styles over a smooth instrumental with a subtle, but addicting, bass line. Both artists demonstrate their lyrical prowess as they get spiritual urging the listeners to keep their “chakras open” during the chorus.

This cut serves as a bonus for today’s iTunes single release of “Waves,” a standout track from Joey’s excellent debut mixtape 1999.Check the east-cost, west-coast hip-hop zen below.

’Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void (feat. Ab
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[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools (Drank) (Black Hippy Remix) Feat. Jay Rock, Ab-Soul & Schoolboy Q

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 23, 2012

Kendrick Lamar‘s stellar debut album, good kid m.A.A.D. city, dropped today, and if you haven’t picked it up yet then you’re missing out on excellent tracks like this one right here. While many fans complained about the lack of Black Hippy members on the album when the tracklist was released, those who decided to cop the deluxe version were pleasantly surprised to find a remix to the album’s first single, featuring fellow TDE associates Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. If you needed any more reasons to keep this song on repeat, you’ve now got three of them to add to your list.

’Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools (Drank) (Black Hippy Remix) Feat. Jay Rock, Ab
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