Ab-Soul

Ab-Soul, born Herbert Anthony Stevens IV on February 23, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, has emerged as a distinctive voice in the hip-hop landscape, known for his introspective and philosophical lyrics. A key member of the West Coast hip-hop collective Black Hippy, alongside Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul has carved out his own unique space in the music industry. His upbringing in a record store owned by his family in Carson, California, exposed him to a wide range of musical influences, which is evident in the eclectic nature of his sound, blending elements of hip-hop, soul, and jazz.

Ab-Soul's career took a significant turn with the release of his debut studio album, "Longterm Mentality," in 2011, which set the stage for his reputation as a lyrical maestro adept at tackling deep and personal subject matter. However, it was his later projects, including "Control System" (2012) and "These Days..." (2014), that solidified his status in the hip-hop community as a thinker and storyteller. Not just confined to music, Ab-Soul has also been vocal about socio-political issues, reflecting his awareness and concern for broader societal issues in his lyrics. His recent works, such as singles "Blowfly," "Hidden Stages," and "Motions," continue to showcase his evolution as an artist, constantly challenging the boundaries of genre and lyrical content. With "HERBERT" among his latest releases, Ab-Soul demonstrates an unwavering commitment to exploring new depths of personal and artistic expression, securing his place as a pivotal figure in contemporary hip-hop.

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