it's refreshing to hear somebody with his status play down the idea of the third eye. it's important to remember that this ancient idea was developed by people who lived in complete unity with nature and had a deep understanding of the universe's forces and cycles. i think ab-soul is saying that the current state of the world (particularly corporate america) is so far away from the kind of living conditions in which it is possible for this level of consciousness to be attained. it's healthy and, ironically, liberating to realise this.
Ab-Soul is so amazing, I could sit and chat with him for hours on end, I'd love to get into the mind of someone like him :) much love man, see you in FL this month!
My favorite rapper. When you listen to him speak, you can tell he's just on another level, its not like a radio rapper's interview. TDE is really about the art of hip hop, not just to make a quick buck. I just hope the world can understand Ab-Soul when his debut drops, cuz he deserves all the same respect Kendrick is getting. If u listened to all of his past work you'd agree.
If Steelo and AB became mainstream mcs the rap game would have bumped up to a whole other caliber. AB is a gifted word smith and Steelo was just as talented. A track with both of them would have been a beautiful thing.
kreddew~ If you are going to comment please think it through. Nowhere did I say that I didn't understand who steelo was as a rapper, stop using Christian logic.
After hearing this I can confidently say that AB Soul is the most under rated in Black Hippy group... which is CRAZZZZYYY BECAUSE HE'S A DOPE ARTIST AND A MARVELOUS INDIVIDUAL!!
The most humble things I've heard from a rapper in such a long time. Great way to address the kendrick hype. "Kendricks success assists my success. We are a family. We are not coworkers" Much love for these guys, don't sleep on them.
I'll always support the Black Hippy, TDE movement. They are not only talented as hell but always humble. I love Soul's answer regarding when interviewers ask questions about Kendrick that he's not bothered by them because they are family. That's real. Great interview.
I think so too. I have never seen a group of guys where every member can hold their own, it's rare. I look forward to all of their future projects individually and as a group.
erron king ironically enough Jay-z is his favorite rapper of all time. He says it in a couple other interviews but he also does sound like 98 99 jay z to me
Yeah I heard him mentioned it before too. most of his lyrical style is kinda based off old hov especially due to the fact he can't see very well so it's hard for him to write so he has to think like a jay or big would
I feel you. I also like the entire crew and I can appreciate their individuality. One of my pet peeves is when folks try to compare them by saying that one is better than the other.
I would fucking love to just chill and kick it back with Ab Soul and just relax and have a chat with him. He seems so enlightened and just calm and humble. TDE is probably the best rap group right now. There is seriously no competition. Every individual in Black Hippy can hold their own. :)
The message at the start made my day. Big up MONTREALITY for the deep interview i was feeling that someone needed to do deep interviews, the universe sorted me out yet again!
Ab seems like such a cool guy, very intelligent and wise...he's a guy i feel you could jsut sit down with and talk for hours and not get bored... he has a vision on the world just like everyone but unlike everyone he's really open about his, a very interesting person
Hey Montreality, I think the track at the beginning of this great interview samples Madonna's hit song "Live To Tell"? Can you tell me who made this beat or where I can hear the full version? THANKS!
Im a big Kendrick Lamar fan but Ab Soul is awesome. As a matter of fact all of TDE is awesome. I can wait to see what Soul is gonna do in this industry.
Considering how ab-soul said he's dropping a project very soon and how Q's Oxymoron is dropping in January, I think Soul's project will drop before Q's
We probably wont get a Black Hippy Album in about three years. I mean Q's Oxymoron is coming in January and maybe Jay Rock will release his shit next year as well and Ab Soul prolly wont be till 2015. The thing I love is that they are creating strong foundations for themselves individually which is going to make the Black Hippy album much better and much more solid. I wanna hear an Ab Soul and SZA collab too.
Its no way around it, Black Hippy is dope as a group, and as individuals. If they split today I would still be a Ab-soul, Kdot, Schoolboy and Jay Rock fan
Yea he suffered from some weird infection or something that really fucked him up when he was young, just look at the picture of him on the right at 0:38. You can go to wikipedia or somethin for more details though, it's not hard to find
You gotta take in the fact that hes grown mentally too since those interviews. I feel like the black hippy thing he was just messing around in prior interviews and his third eye just personal beliefs. But like you said just speculation and perspective.
"As long as you breathin you got time..." very inspiring for me
it's refreshing to hear somebody with his status play down the idea of the third eye. it's important to remember that this ancient idea was developed by people who lived in complete unity with nature and had a deep understanding of the universe's forces and cycles. i think ab-soul is saying that the current state of the world (particularly corporate america) is so far away from the kind of living conditions in which it is possible for this level of consciousness to be attained. it's healthy and, ironically, liberating to realise this.
Ab looks like Easy-E & sounds like Ice Cube in this interview... my fav from TDE
what i dig about soul is that he's so down to earth and spaced out at the same time
Nas ft Ab Soul! i'll wait
That'd be dope
I'll wait too lol
The Message 2 ( ft. Ab Soul )
+Realnigga Turner xD
The best interview of a modern rapper..
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Favorite Tupac song/album
In terms of commercial success, do you think a modest or self-deprecating rapper is at a disadvantage?
When did he finally feel he became "enlightened" .... has he tried DMT yet
I would like to ask him "Soul, what's your final goal as an artist?"
I would like to ask him "Soul, what's your final goal as an artist?"
Ab-Soul is so amazing, I could sit and chat with him for hours on end, I'd love to get into the mind of someone like him :) much love man, see you in FL this month!
Soul's third eye is the widest..
My favorite rapper. When you listen to him speak, you can tell he's just on another level, its not like a radio rapper's interview. TDE is really about the art of hip hop, not just to make a quick buck. I just hope the world can understand Ab-Soul when his debut drops, cuz he deserves all the same respect Kendrick is getting. If u listened to all of his past work you'd agree.
An Ab Soul and Capital Steez track would of been dope
If Steelo and AB became mainstream mcs the rap game would have bumped up to a whole other caliber. AB is a gifted word smith and Steelo was just as talented. A track with both of them would have been a beautiful thing.
The thought of that just makes me smile
Kane Whitrow STEELO didnt want to be famous, he wanted his message to be heard
kreddew~ If you are going to comment please think it through. Nowhere did I say that I didn't understand who steelo was as a rapper, stop using Christian logic.
Kane Whitrow what are you talking about.. I'm going through what u wrote that he didn't want to be mainstream
After hearing this I can confidently say that AB Soul is the most under rated in Black Hippy group... which is CRAZZZZYYY BECAUSE HE'S A DOPE ARTIST AND A MARVELOUS INDIVIDUAL!!
The most humble things I've heard from a rapper in such a long time. Great way to address the kendrick hype. "Kendricks success assists my success. We are a family. We are not coworkers"
Much love for these guys, don't sleep on them.
Ab Soul, already a Great Rap Artist...
Was shocked to hear that of all people that HE thinks his third eye is closed. Made me think...
He's just playin...
19blitzer I don’t think so, he was talkin about people workin toward keeping shit secret
Most everyone’s third eye is calcified by like age 10
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I'll always support the Black Hippy, TDE movement. They are not only talented as hell but always humble. I love Soul's answer regarding when interviewers ask questions about Kendrick that he's not bothered by them because they are family. That's real. Great interview.
I think so too. I have never seen a group of guys where every member can hold their own, it's rare. I look forward to all of their future projects individually and as a group.
Enjoy our awesome new interview with ScHoolboy Q
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Ab-Soul is so knowledgeable....it feels like he is a legend already without even being one ...yet
0:39 (picture on the right) poor dude, he had to go through school with that disorder but look where he at now.
What disorder is it ???
+Ramiro castrejon steven johnsons syndrome
Ramiro castrejon 80% fatality rate at the time he caught it
Yeah dude they're def up next. No problem dude, its amazing to see whats he's been through and still got his head held high.
Ab soul is a breath of fresh air to hip hop very good style and I cant wait for some new work
Ab-Soul the Blacklippastor is the best rapper alive people are sleeping on him , check out The End is Near and Made In Black America
At least let him get a few albums in
***** I love his word play sometimes he kinda reminds me of a early jay z and ab is more lyrical then some people give him credit for
erron king ironically enough Jay-z is his favorite rapper of all time. He says it in a couple other interviews but he also does sound like 98 99 jay z to me
Yeah I heard him mentioned it before too. most of his lyrical style is kinda based off old hov especially due to the fact he can't see very well so it's hard for him to write so he has to think like a jay or big would
Yeah like how he words things differently. Like how jay does
ah man that illuminate instrumental just reminds me of playing gta cruising at night as franklin
I feel you. I also like the entire crew and I can appreciate their individuality. One of my pet peeves is when folks try to compare them by saying that one is better than the other.
Best Rapper alive
Nah
thank you, i must've have heard the song 20 times but didn't think much of it. now i've LISTENED to it i love it haha
Ab-soul is GENIUS! Definitely something philosphers will write about long after he's gone.
Saw him last month when he came to Montreal... I love those dude!
I would fucking love to just chill and kick it back with Ab Soul and just relax and have a chat with him. He seems so enlightened and just calm and humble. TDE is probably the best rap group right now. There is seriously no competition. Every individual in Black Hippy can hold their own. :)
very humble
The message at the start made my day. Big up MONTREALITY for the deep interview i was feeling that someone needed to do deep interviews, the universe sorted me out yet again!
If you enjoyed this interview, tweet @AbDashSoul and let him know !!!
Where he says he feels like he's done it all and he might not come back from this life...i feel exactly the same everyday of my life.
is it possible to not like this guy? hes too humble
looking way forward I see ab soul held on a higher level when they're gone because that seems to be the only time people realize what they had.
"As long as you're breathing, you got time" nice quote from Ab-soul
Ab-soul best rapper alive - known it for years
OMG, I'm so glad he finally answered the question about black hippy. I think that's an exclusive..
Ab seems like such a cool guy, very intelligent and wise...he's a guy i feel you could jsut sit down with and talk for hours and not get bored... he has a vision on the world just like everyone but unlike everyone he's really open about his, a very interesting person
Hey Montreality, I think the track at the beginning of this great interview samples Madonna's hit song "Live To Tell"? Can you tell me who made this beat or where I can hear the full version? THANKS!
Dang this guy needs to drop a album..
6:52 his smile is contagious
I love your work, I've been watching you, I will always support your art works all the way from Tokyo
gotta respect the fact that he doesn't let his limited eye sight get in the way
he is amazing!!!
I love Ab-Soul. I can't wait for his new project!
Ugh, i cant wait till LT3. My ears need it!
Im a big Kendrick Lamar fan but Ab Soul is awesome. As a matter of fact all of TDE is awesome. I can wait to see what Soul is gonna do in this industry.
I agree wid soul, it's not Kendrick's TDE or Black Hippy...but I get why they would put his name in front. And Ab soul is soo underrated!!!
SOULL!!
Mannn u motivate me, it's because of you that I keep moving foward in life!
Never put that shit in park, always gotta stick with drive!
Ab-soul is a God mc totally genius..big ups dawg
He had the best message to the youth. It was unique.
He looks like eazy e
Thank u. I thought i was the only one that noticed that too! Ghostprankcalls12334
i was honestly just thinking the same shit
never seen an interview from here but you got a like and sub just because of the way you divided the interview up in the description lmao
please drop the album soon
Considering how ab-soul said he's dropping a project very soon and how Q's Oxymoron is dropping in January, I think Soul's project will drop before Q's
Salute Montreality ! Always getting it in
We probably wont get a Black Hippy Album in about three years. I mean Q's Oxymoron is coming in January and maybe Jay Rock will release his shit next year as well and Ab Soul prolly wont be till 2015. The thing I love is that they are creating strong foundations for themselves individually which is going to make the Black Hippy album much better and much more solid. I wanna hear an Ab Soul and SZA collab too.
soulo killed it in toronto man. top MC in the game
He's the best in the game right now
Yea g he is
I hope we do get a "Black Hippy" album...it would be awesome
favorite ab soul interview
This man is the truth behind music.
4:24 my man Jay Rock lookin like Black Dynamite😂😂😭
I feel like they can be one of the greatest groups ever
favorite artist in TDE. Soulo a lyrical genius
why the video effects switchin in n out?
Ab soul is mad interesting to me. My favorite in the group but i know the least about him... Deep dude bruh!
Have you listened to their Black Hippy mixtape? It's on DatPiff if you haven't..
ab soul....your favorite rappers favorite rapper...
Good interview.
the illuminate instrumental reminds me of last year when I downloaded Control System...
Its no way around it, Black Hippy is dope as a group, and as individuals. If they split today I would still be a Ab-soul, Kdot, Schoolboy and Jay Rock fan
I love Ab-Soul such a deep dude excited for the new album #Black Hippy TDE
beautiful soul. he's gorgeous
"Read between the lines nigga, I did this shit legally blind nigga." -soul
"as long as you breathing you got time" - @absoul
Yea he suffered from some weird infection or something that really fucked him up when he was young, just look at the picture of him on the right at 0:38. You can go to wikipedia or somethin for more details though, it's not hard to find
Question- do you declare yourself a philosopher
Keep trying, dont matter how old you get, how broke you get....Keep trying those are words to live by foreal
Is there a way I can get my afro like Ab-Souls?
is that a phish tattoo on his left arm?!?!? can someone tell me what that is?
thanks dawg
AB-Soul keep balling!
gracious. humble. talented. clear. my dude.
much respect to ab soul, a really cool and smart dude
so chill
He Left America Wid A Bottle Of Soul Glo!!!°°°
You gotta take in the fact that hes grown mentally too since those interviews. I feel like the black hippy thing he was just messing around in prior interviews and his third eye just personal beliefs. But like you said just speculation and perspective.
this exceeded my expectations interesting dude
is this album his major label debut?
Those shades I need them
he was playing around when he said the black hippy album wasn't coming
Living this life...
I was surprised of him answering the question The biggest lie ever told? "In god we trust". So true, Ab Soul only speaks the truth.
Ab-Soul is a genius.
peep the concept.. you got progress you got congress
I loooooove Ab Soul!