Ab-Soul - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]

Ab-Soul stopped by Tony Touch's Shade 45 radio show for Toca Tuesdays and continued his recent freestyle rampage.



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Previously: Ab-Soul & Kendrick Lamar Freestyle Over Nas' "Daughters" [VIDEO]

Ab-Soul & Kendrick Lamar Freestyle Over Nas' "Daughters" [VIDEO]

:-O That's all I have to say. WHO IS KILLING IT LIKE TDE RIGHT NOW? Okay. Back to blogger mode.

Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul ended their time on DJ Green Lantern's Invasion Radio with a crazy freestyle over Nas's "Daughters."



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul Stop Through Green Lantern's Invasion Radio [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar & Ab-Soul Stop Through Green Lantern's Invasion Radio [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul stopped by DJ Green Lantern's Hip Hop Nation radio show and talked why they're not caught up on saying, "The West is back!"

Check out part two of the interview after the jump, in which they discuss their development and add ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock into the mix.

Ab-Soul Talks "Control System" & Performs On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Ab-Soul stopped through Sway In The Morning this week to contribute to the DJ's morning concert series, and he also provided some wise words when discussing his album Control System. Peep their interview below, and hit the jump to watch him perform "Terrorist Threats," "Pineal Gland," and "Black Lip Bastard!"

Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Live At Santos Party House [VIDEO]

The Elite Money Empire was in the building yesterday for HTC One Presents Social Sounds on VEVO which featured a concert starring Black Hippy-- Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock. Check out an in-depth recap of the show below!



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Previously:

• Trae Tha Truth ft. Kendrick Lamar & More - I'm On 2.0 [Music Video]
• Where It All Began: Ab-Soul [VIDEO]
• A$AP Rocky ft. ScHoolboy Q - Brand New Guy [Music Video]
• Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)

Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr Dre - The Recipe (Behind The Scenes Pics)

Looks like Kendrick Lamar finally got Dr. Dre out of the studio and onto his video shoot for "The Recipe." The women are clearly there, the weather looks beautiful, and Schoolboy Q and Soul are there to provide the 3rd W. Check out a few behind the scenes pics from the shoot below!



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Previously: J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar In The Studio [Pics]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 17: DeucePolar

I know. I know. It's been FOREVER since I gave you a new GUE mix. Thankfully, there's been good reason for my hiatus. I've booked more gigs, I was promoted to Music Editor of TheWellVersed.com, revamped my look, and created an inaugural mix for TWV that has been streamed/downloaded over a total of 1000 times. Now that deserves a :-D.

To show my appreciation for all of those who have been riding with me (whether it was when I started the site last July or as recent as yesterday), I'm giving you nothing but over an hour and a half of party joints for your weekend.

Enjoy Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 17 (inspired by my friend who just celebrated her 22nd birthday), which features new music from G.O.O.D. Music, Ab-Soul, 2 Chainz, DJ Drama, Rick Ross, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., and more! Download and detailed track list after the jump.

Where It All Began: Ab-Soul [VIDEO]

Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music as he can effortlessly shift from slow flow to rapid fire and everything in between. Here's a look at him discussing some of the many musical influences that shaped him into the artist he is now. He talks about everyone from OutKast to Jay-Z to Twista and how growing up working in a record shop played a key role in expanding his world musically. This is the story of Where It All Began in hip-hop for Ab-Soul. - AFORHTV

Ab-Soul's Control System is on iTunes now! Go get it!

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Previously: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Music Video]

Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Music Video]

Ab-Soul's Control System is already my favorite album of the year, and he's definitely not disappointing with the visuals to "Terrorist Threats." He recruits Jhené Aiko, clad in a black TDE Hoodie, and Danny Brown, who join Soulo in rebelling against constraints placed on us by society. Listen closely, and cop the album on iTunes!



Previously:

• Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream + Lyrics]
• Jhené Aiko - 2 Seconds
• Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream]

I copped Ab-Soul's controlsystem yesterday, and I'm glad to say that it was worth the $8.99 is shelved out. If you need a little more convincing before picking it up on iTunes, Top Dawg Entertainment was gracious enough to post the entire album for free stream on Soundcloud. Enjoy the ride below!

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)

Ab-Soul's controlsystem is officially on iTunes now, and if you buy any album this year, you should definitely put down the $8.99 on this one. Before you go do that, check out the Black Hippy remix of "Black Lip Bastard," which brings all four brothers of TDE together. Can we get that Black Hippy album though?


Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) Lyrics

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Official Tracklisting + Snippets]

Ab-Soul's Control System drops tomorrow, and I don't know about you, but I can't wait. Just like Section.80 and Habits & Contradictions, it will go on sale on iTunes, so check out these snippets below to determine whether you plan on copping Soulo's new album! Full tracklisting after the jump.

Ab-Soul ft. Kendrick Lamar - ILLuminate (Prod. by Skhye Hutch)

Ab-Soul's Control System drops on Friday, and I'm so ready for it, I wish I could take a nap, wake up and it'll be out. Okay. Enough thirst.

He dropped off a jewel of a track to hold us over in the form of the Kendrick Lamar featured "ILLuminate." May 11th, hurry up!



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Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) [Preview]
• Meek Mill ft. Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything

Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) [Preview]

A Black Hippy album probably won't happen for a couple of years, so whenever they're all on a track together it'll be an event. Looks like Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q will be lending their talents to Ab-Soul's Control System album dropping this Friday, May 11.

Check out a visual preview of the "Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)" below!



Previously: Ab-Soul - Empathy ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte [Music Video]

Ab-Soul - Empathy ft. Alori Joh & JaVonte [Music Video]

Ab-Soul shows off a few notes as he attempts to woo a young lady on "Empathy." Assisting him on the track are the late, beautiful Alori Joh and her songwriting partner JaVonte. Watch the visuals below, and be sure to put three fingers in the sky for Alori Joh.


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Previously: Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

May 11th seems so far away! Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q prove to be the dynamic duo once again as the Cali emcee reveals the latest leak from Control System. If you're still trying to regain your sanity after watching "Pineal Gland," this won't be of much help. #HiiiPower



Catch Solo & Q on #THeGroovyTour now! Dates HERE.


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Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland [Music Video]
• ScHoolboy Q - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland [Music Video]

Ab-Soul has often referred to himself as the smartest in Black Hippy, and this music video should be all the proof you need. Check out "Pineal Gland" below, which might have you in deep thought for the rest of the day. Ab-Soul's album Control System is coming May 11th!



Previously: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Ab-Soul links up with his extended TDE family Jhené Aiko and Detroit XXL Freshman Danny Brown on "Terrorist Threats." Whenever Ab speaks you've gotta listen, and the rule rings especially true on this one.

Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats
Download: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

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Previously:

• Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]
• A-Trak ft. Juicy J & Danny Brown - Piss Test
• Jhené Aiko Announces That Def Jam Debut May Drop This Summer [VIDEO]

Black Hippy Talk TDE & Competition With FADER [VIDEO]

The FADER caught up with all four members of Black Hippy at the FADER Fort during SXSW who started out by performing the ScHoolboy Q remix of "My Girl." Watch below as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Q rep TDE and kick off their shoes to discuss the competition in the group.



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar Performs "Hol' Up" Live At SXSW [VIDEO]

Black Hippy Live At The Fader Fort [Live Stream]

Fuse has been covering The Fader Fort all week, and Black Hippy is getting the crowd crazy right now. Don't miss ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock! It'll make you all forget about your trash brackets!