Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. It was released on may 11, 2012, by top dawg entertainment. One time for the women hit ya two times for the ladies three times for the bitches thats right verse 1. I mean not even you we eventually got cool but i was nobody you was the hottest hottie in the school but the world to me. Theres no denying that ab soul is one of the most philosophical, wellworded. U meaning a unanimous decision of whom is number 1, leaving the l which stands for love i spread it like the blood of fallen soldiers above you put it all together and you get absoul lutely, the best, salute me or meet death like gaylord focker met the parents of his girl martha were staring at you, will depart ya thats the 38 special. Ab soul s song the book of soul is without a doubt one of his most well known and most acclaimed songs, dealing primarily with the sudden death of his longtime girlfriend, alori joh. Absoul booking, book absoul for live shows, events, club. View absoul booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info here. In 2005, he signed a recording contract with streetbeat entertainment, but just a year later, in 2006, he met punch, president and chairman of carsonbased indie record label, top dawg entertainmenttde, who as stevens says, saw more in his music than metaphors and punchlines. Youre an intricate writer, heavy on similes, metaphors and multiple meanings. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul. Absoul narrates through the complications of his life.
The first two lines of the song, your momma told me read the book of job. On may 11, 2012, ab souls album control system was released. Dec 05, 2016 the song is a dark, brooding track and details absoul s reflections on religion and the christian faith, a common theme in his lyrics. May 11, 2012 about the book of soul absoul narrates through the complications of his life. Absoul book of soul lyrics book of soulabsoul lyrics. The book of soul by absoul discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Absoul had to address alori johs death on the book of. The book of soul by absoul contains a sample of another track. About the book of soul absoul narrates through the complications of his life. Verse 1 your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health.
Absouls control system isnt by any means a light listen, but one of the most moving songs on the album is the book of soul, which. He is recognised by his massive fro and his dark shades always covering his eyes. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health caught stevensjohnson syndrome when i was ten years old internal and external fever, 80% fatality rate at that time, aint that some shit. Steven johnson syndrome causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis, resulting in a very painful and life threatening condition. Moondance by bobby mcferrin 1982 multiple elements jazz blues. Absoul s book of soul absoul lyrics music video in high definition. Absoul love, yeah, love love is the law, love is the only law love is the law, love is the only law, yeah love, yeah love is the law, love is the only law. The album, as written on the back cover, is dedicated to the beautiful soul of loriana angel johnson aka alori joh.
Absoul questions the purpose of the womens march xxl. Absoul i got kicked out, crept back in if i wasnt fucking i was fussing with my stepdad again oh yeah i rapped, didnt take it that serious but i flowed like an ocean among my peers dreams of going off to college in my younger years then the whole thought of it sounded nuts i had dumbo ears did about a semester then i was outta there. Control system is the second studio album by american rapper absoul. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect health caught s. Verse 1 your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul. On february 7, aloris sister, sydney holloway, contacted absoul via twitter to inquire about aloris whereabouts. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in perfect. Absoul the book of soul by trending now free listening on. Absoul had to address alori johs death on the book of soul. Well, the album is based on aleister crowleys the book of the law. Stream absoul the book of soul by shabazz the magnificent from desktop or your mobile device. Or the world to me, not saying that cause im your dude.
Dec 22, 2016 on his latest, syllabletwisting conspiracy theorist absoul becomes so informationobsessed that he loses sight of actual meaning. His wordplay is some of the best in 2010s hip hop and was also a cowriter of kendrick lamars classic hiiipower. Absoul the book of soul by shabazz the magnificent free. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hur. When we do these thingsdrugs or whatever is ill to youyou think about what your mom would say. The fact that absoul does not write shit down is absolutely incredible. Unlimited free absoul music click to play illuminate feat. Absoul contact information name, email address, phone number. Absoul the book of soul by trending now free listening. Ab souls song the book of soul is without a doubt one of his most well known and most acclaimed songs, dealing primarily with the sudden.
The single was released on december 5 as the album release. As far as west coast rap goes, i mean rap in general, its always been about. Absoul the book of soul by shabazz the magnificent published on 20120512t. Herbert anthony stevens iv born february 23, 1987, better known by his stage name ab soul, is an american rapper from carson, california. Absoul the book of soul by shabazz the magnificent. Well, the album is based on aleister crowleys the book of. An underrated and incredibly dope rapper from carson, california signed to tde top dawg entertainment and part of the supergroup black hippy along with kendrick lamar, schoolboy q and jay rock. Your momma told me read the book of job they shoulda called it the book of soul i came into this hurtful earth in. The day before the albums release absoul revealed the track listing and released snippets from the album. The same is true of his takedowns of religion on invocation. I know he made a song called absoul with some crazy pulled out the hat stuff, any meaning behind the name thats known.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read soul riders. Im glad i got to watch the woman that you blossomed to. Its like one of them type of joints where you just spill your soul, know what i mean. Everything i love the most get taken awaymy momma and music is nextand if that happens before i turn 28then im going out with kurt cobaini still believe in god, we just aint never spokeunless we tal.
In 2007, he signed to indie record label top dawg entertainment tde, where he eventually formed west coast hip hop group black hippy alongside west coast rappers jay rock, kendrick lamar and schoolboy q. The book of soul kicks off with absoul describing his first case of serious suffering. Soundcloud absoul the book of soul by trending now published on 20120512t05. Absouls the book of soul sample of bobby mcferrins. Absouls subtle sophistication shines through on do what. Top dawg entertainment ab solo yeah, thats my new nickname, ab solo dolo, lets. The book of soul by absoul samples, covers and remixes. The songs are empty riddles, leading nowhere and saying nothing. Feb 07, 2019 she was known mostly for her collaborations with the labels artists, kendrick lamar, absoul and school boy q. The most visible effect of this syndrome is the body being covered in boils. Nov 02, 2018 check out lost in vegass thoughts on ab soul s the book of soul.
Jun 05, 2012 absoul is the only member of black hippy from the suburbs carson, calif. Jorvik calling ebook written by helena dahlgren, star stable entertainment ab. Weve got great vocals and a horn section and love music from artists like stevie wonder. May 11, 2012 the groovy third track from absoul s control system for some context, bohemian grove is a campground located in california where the worlds most prominent men meet once a year. But i was nobody, you was the hottest hottie in the school. Control system was released exclusively through itunes on may 11, 2012, under top dawg entertainment.
Ab souls control system isnt by any means a light listen, but one of the most moving songs on the album is the book of soul, which. If you enjoy the content, please like the video and dont forget to subscribe for more unbiased reactions. One time for the women hit ya two times for the ladies three times for the bitches thats right mo. By nadeska alexis with reporting by sway calloway absouls control system isnt by any means a light listen, but one of the most moving songs on the album is the book of soul, which addresses. Absoul plays with the ideas of feminism and misogyny on threatening nature and womanogamy but in a decidedly unconvincing way. A slightly older track, i was surprised no one had a piano cover of it so i decided to throw one up. Absoul contact info booking agent, manager, publicist.
Herbert anthony stevens iv born february 23, 1987, better known by his stage name absoul, is an american rapper from carson, california. Watch the video for the book of soul from absoul s control system for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Stream absoul the book of soul by trending now from desktop or your mobile device. I really wanted to stay in the mindset of my mom is watching. A body map of absoul s tattoos, starting from the topright working to the bottom left right face left face neck eye of horus shoulders do what thou wilt chest. And then, i didnt know the meaning of what i listened to, and this made me do. Ab soul narrates through the complications of his life. Black lip bastard and my alltime favorite ab soul song, book of soul.
Or platter, excuse me supernatural, real things, real feelings, real emotions know what i mean. Check out lost in vegass thoughts on ab soul s the book of soul. Listen to both tracks on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. The album features guest appearances from jhene aiko, danny brown, schoolboy q, jay rock, bj the chicago kid, kendrick lamar, javonte, punch, ashtrobot and vocals from the late alori joh.
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