While Ab-Soul may not have reached the same level of mainstream commercial success as Kendrick Lamar, solidified his status as an underground legend. It proved that "conscious" rap could be both intellectually stimulating and viscerally aggressive, setting a high bar for lyricism within the West Coast rap scene. Ab-Soul – Control System - EARMILK
The album was forged during a period of immense personal tragedy; it was released just months after the suicide of Ab-Soul's longtime partner and collaborator, Alori Joh. Her influence and vocals appear throughout the project, culminating in the devastating penultimate track "The Book of Soul," where Ab-Soul chronicles their relationship and his grief in visceral detail. May 11, 2012 Label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) Genre Conscious Hip Hop, Jazz Rap, Experimental Core Production Digi+Phonics (Sounwave, Tae Beast, Dave Free, Willie B) Tracklist and Guest Appearances download ab soul control system album zip new