Maturing is realizing that Ab-Soul is a God-level MC.
Ab-Soul might just be TDE’s first option right now. While many would argue that ScHoolboy Q holds that title, I feel Ab’s superior rapping skills are the reason he deserves the ball in his hands at the end of the game (Pause). After taking a lengthy hiatus from the music scene, the California rapper returned with an excellent album, Herbert, and delivered some standout guest features, including one on J. Cole’s Might Delete Later. Today, Ab has gifted his fans with a titular release: “Squeeze 1st 2.”
My first paragraph aged so well. In “Squeeze 1st 2,” Ab-Soul delivers some of the best bars I’ve heard this year. Over this hypnotic, jazz-inspired beat, Ab taunts his competition, showcases his grandiosity, and practically confirms that he is woke to all the bulls**t going on in the world today. What I find very interesting about the track is how Ab stomps all over it, spitting with a slow-burning style that is designed to make his haters die a very slow death. Who are his haters? Let me know when you figure it out.
Check out “Squeeze 1st 2” below.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
