Soul Burger Explained
| Soul Burger |
| Type: | Studio album |
| Artist: | Ab-Soul |
| Cover: | Burger_Soul_TDE.jpg |
| Recorded: | 2024 |
| Genre: | Hip-hop |
| Length: | 53:54 |
| Label: | TDE |
| Prev Title: | Herbert |
| Prev Year: | 2022 |
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]
Singles
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.[2] [3] "All That" was released on October 18 as the second single.[4] "Crazier" featuring JID was released on October 29 as the final single, along with the album's official announcement and release date reveal.[5]
Personnel
- 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"
Notes and References
- Web site: Ab Soul Releases 'Soul Burger' Album Featuring Vince Staples, Lupe Fiasco, Doeburger And More. The Source. 8 November 2024.
- Web site: Ab-Soul Drops New Single "Squeeze 1st 2," First Release Since 2022's 'Herbert'. The Source. 11 October 2024.
- crooklin. https://www.instagram.com/crooklin/p/DA_-OExxAx4/. SQUEEZE 1ST 2. BY @souloho3. 11 October 2024.
- Web site: Ab-Soul Enlists JasonMartin And Thirsty P For Thumping "All That" Single. HotNewHipHop. 18 October 2024.
- Web site: Ab-Soul Drops Final Single "Crazier" Featuring JID Ahead of New Project, 'Soul Burger'. The Source. 30 October 2024.
