Ab-Soul Is Esoteric As Ever On Jazzy New Single “Squeeze 1st 2”

Ab-Soul is a lyrical wizard. He considers himself to be the best rapper alive, and when he’s on his A game, it’s easy to see why. He packs his verses with dense references and a devilish sense of humor that sometimes actually verges on devilish. Soulo did drop an album that was inspired by occultist Alastair Crowley, after all. “Squeeze 1st 2” is a more direct offering from the TDE veteran, but that doesn’t mean it’s light on the wordplay. Ab-Soul puts on a clinic over a catchy horn sample that anchors his vocals and gives some shape to his otherwise stream of consciousness bars.

“Squeeze 1st 2” is presumably the first offering from an upcoming Ab-Soul album. TDE has teased a new release from their headiest member, and as far as building up hype goes, this single does a good job. It’s catchy without compromising what ultimately makes Soulo such a memorable rapper. “The best rapper alive or not,” he spits. “Was laced by the greats. I just had to tie the knot.” There are memorable rhymes about quesadillas, Miles Davis horn solos, and wanting smoke despite not being a Cuban cigar maker. Ab-Soul takes his craft very seriously, but he doesn’t take himself too seriously, and this new song is a prime example. We can’t wait to hear more.

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Quotable Lyrics:

Gettin’ still, it’s still a course I’m
Carryin’ my uncle a senior bishop
My god mom an apostle, I’m solo, ho
The prophet, it’s in my heritage