Soul Burger
Soul Burger | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 8, 2024 | |||
Recorded | 2024 | |||
Genre | Hip-hop | |||
Length | 53:54 | |||
Label | TDE | |||
Producer |
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Ab-Soul chronology | ||||
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Singles from Soul Burger | ||||
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Soul Burger is the sixth studio album by American rapper Ab-Soul. It was released on November 8, 2024, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). It features guest appearances by Blxst, Doechii, JasonMartin, JID, Lupe Fiasco, Punch, Ty Dolla Sign, Vince Staples, Asia Holiday, Fresh, Kamm Carson, Notorious N.I.Q. and Thirsty P. Production was handled by various record producers, including 9th Wonder, Beat Butcha, Sounwave, and TDE labelmate Schoolboy Q on his debut as a record producer, among others. The album title pays homage to Ab-Soul's best friend Doeburger, who passed away in December 2021; he posthumously appears on the track "Peace".[1] Ab-Soul also pays tribute to fellow LA rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was murdered in March 2019,on the song "Righteous Man".[2]
Singles
[edit]On October 11, 2024, the lead single "Squeeze 1st 2" was released; its title and chorus are a reference to the Jay-Z track "Squeeze 1st". The album's title was later revealed through the song's producer, Crooklin, on Instagram.[3][4] "All That" was released on October 18 as the second single.[5] "Crazier" featuring JID was released on October 29 as the final single, along with the album's official announcement and release date reveal.[6]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "9 Mile" |
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| 3:57 |
2. | "Paiday" |
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| 2:06 |
3. | "All That" (featuring JasonMartin and Thirsty P) |
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| 3:01 |
4. | "California Dream" (featuring Vince Staples and Kamm Carson) |
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| 3:21 |
5. | "B.U.C.K.O. Jr." |
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| 4:33 |
6. | "I, Myself & Me" (with Doechii) |
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| 3:41 |
7. | "Dnd" (featuring Notorious N.I.Q.) |
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| 3:22 |
8. | "Don Julio 70" (featuring Fresh) |
| Nascent | 2:10 |
9. | "Go Pro" (with Ty Dolla Sign) |
| Bentley Haze | 2:59 |
10. | "Saudi Sweats" |
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| 4:14 |
11. | "Squeeze 1st 2" |
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| 3:51 |
12. | "Crazier" (with JID) |
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| 2:49 |
13. | "Peace" (featuring Lupe Fiasco and Punch) |
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| 5:42 |
14. | "The Sky Is Limitless" (featuring Blxst and Asia Holiday) |
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| 3:32 |
15. | "Righteous Man" |
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| 4:30 |
Total length: | 53:54 |
Personnel
[edit]- Ab-Soul – vocals
- Nicolas de Porcel – mastering
- Andrew Boyd – mixing
- Kayla Holland – production assistance
- Joey Badass – background vocals on "9 Mile"
- Matthew Tucker – background vocals on "California Dream"
- Kal Banx – background vocals on "B.U.C.K.O. Jr"
- Python P – background vocals on "B.U.C.K.O. Jr"
- Ashley Iams – background vocals on "Dnd"
- Kembe X – background vocals on "Dnd"
- Reason – background vocals on "Don Julio 70"
- Slick Jackson – background vocals on "Saudi Sweats"
- DoeBurger – background vocals on "Squeeze 1st 2"
- Mick Jenkins – background vocals on "Squeeze 1st 2"
- Madzilla – background vocals on "Peace"
- Zacari – background vocals on "Peace"
References
[edit]- ^ "Ab Soul Releases 'Soul Burger' Album Featuring Vince Staples, Lupe Fiasco, Doeburger And More". The Source. November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Rapper Nipsey Hussle killed in shooting outside his L.A. store". NBCNews. April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Ab-Soul Drops New Single "Squeeze 1st 2," First Release Since 2022's 'Herbert'". The Source. October 11, 2024.
- ^ @crooklin (October 11, 2024). "SQUEEZE 1ST 2. BY @souloho3" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Ab-Soul Enlists JasonMartin And Thirsty P For Thumping "All That" Single". HotNewHipHop. October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ab-Soul Drops Final Single "Crazier" Featuring JID Ahead of New Project, 'Soul Burger'". The Source. October 30, 2024.