Ab-Soul Spits Bars Over 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up" & Biggie's "Who Shot Ya" In L.A. Leakers Freestyle Debut

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  • @sphelelemhlongo3288
    @sphelelemhlongo3288 2 роки тому +350

    "My niggaz said the system' set
    Why fight it, we're in the net"
    Best wifi bar I've ever heard

    • @mellowmurkedyou
      @mellowmurkedyou 9 місяців тому +7

      Listen to World Wide Web by him

    • @outworldwide
      @outworldwide 8 місяців тому +9

      He said why "wifi" it ....

    • @henryreyes1729
      @henryreyes1729 5 місяців тому +3

      Damn never caught that one I’ve watch this tonsss of times

    • @javierameh9449
      @javierameh9449 4 місяці тому +12

      ​@@outworldwide He said why fight it, a homophone of WiFied it. Play on words

    • @terry.1428
      @terry.1428 Місяць тому

      Im getting vexed

  • @KrayzieMofoGuy
    @KrayzieMofoGuy 2 місяці тому +54

    Ab Soul is literally the best lyricist of all time

    • @KlitKommander
      @KlitKommander 7 днів тому +1

      For me he's 1a and Black Thought is 1b

  • @fatron1059
    @fatron1059 2 роки тому +1259

    “My wordplay is top tier like my boss just cried” 😮😮😂 lmao bro slid this whole freestyle

    • @Kingsmart14
      @Kingsmart14 2 роки тому +19

      can you explain that bar to me??

    • @ItsGiovanie
      @ItsGiovanie 2 роки тому +233

      @@Kingsmart14top tier
      Top tear
      Top = top dawg
      Wordplay on tier / tear.
      Top tear = top dawg crying

    • @SantiagoSernAZ
      @SantiagoSernAZ 2 роки тому +12

      He came with that heat like always

    • @SantiagoSernAZ
      @SantiagoSernAZ 2 роки тому +3

      @@Kingsmart14 top tier lyrics

    • @gregh_777
      @gregh_777 2 роки тому +4

      @@ItsGiovanie thats not clever though.

  • @mercenary5463
    @mercenary5463 2 роки тому +188

    "Whipping work in hells kitchen blindfolded like the Daredevil, Marvel at my madness my methods fantastic" What a bar😩

  • @jbin2424
    @jbin2424 2 роки тому +340

    The way his last bar over Tupac's Hit Em Up included the words 'hit em up' then then next bar when Who Shot Ya dropped he said 'Im bigger than Christopher' was pure magic.

    • @mignotmid
      @mignotmid 2 роки тому +14

      AS BIG AS*
      The fact this man WAS STILL HUMBLE TO THE OG’S WHILE GOIN CRAZY WAS 🔥

    • @BigShotKev
      @BigShotKev 2 роки тому +2

      Well he gets to pick the beats soo yea

    • @chrisconey1986
      @chrisconey1986 2 роки тому +4

      @@BigShotKev you got some insider information?

    • @angeloquinto789
      @angeloquinto789 Рік тому +2

      1:40

    • @michaelrichardson168
      @michaelrichardson168 Рік тому

      I had to stroll to see if anyone else spoke on it first
      That was fire and came together like he planned

  • @haroldcanfly
    @haroldcanfly 2 роки тому +286

    Bro the sniffle adlibs when he started the covid bars were so fuckin fire

    • @djones6263
      @djones6263 2 роки тому +4

      Crazy!!

    • @MajorG13
      @MajorG13 9 місяців тому +9

      Also I feel like it’s a method man nod

  • @murifella
    @murifella 2 роки тому +2167

    He ain't no rapper. He's a lyricist!! 🔥🔥

  • @SHEABUDDHA
    @SHEABUDDHA 2 роки тому +979

    Soul is getting his mojo back...the fresh look, fresh content, the God flow...giving us what we loved about conscious rap in the early 2010s.
    He lowkey saving rap again...pay attention new fans 🖤🌙🧿🙏🏾
    "When I say I'm the nicest 😄, I really mean it 😡"
    Forever a wordplay wordsmith!

  • @alangabrielnietosaavedra3639
    @alangabrielnietosaavedra3639 2 роки тому +237

    The "Who Shot Ya" beat automatically turned him into a monster

  • @jakesmit353
    @jakesmit353 2 роки тому +824

    I ain't gonna lie, Kendrick is def one of the greatest rappers ever but I think Ab-Soul truly the best out of TDE (I know unpopular opinion).. his bars and lyrics are on a different planet

    • @lakryth8741
      @lakryth8741 Рік тому +152

      Kendrick has said the only one rapping better than him is soul

    • @jakesmit353
      @jakesmit353 Рік тому +20

      @@lakryth8741 Big facts

    • @youngshozy
      @youngshozy Рік тому +62

      Your opinion isn't unpopular most hip hop head will agree with you. Cause you're right Ab is the Best in TDE

    • @phillytreez
      @phillytreez Рік тому +54

      When they asked everybody from TDE who was the best Jay Roc Schoolboy and Kendrick all said Soul 😎

    • @ox4556
      @ox4556 Рік тому +21

      It’s not a unpopular opinion it’s been that way for the last 13 years. Solo been THAT ONE.

  • @Logic7
    @Logic7 2 роки тому +561

    The way he ended the Robinhood line perfectly on that last snare was like a final boss flex for a emcee 🔥🔥🔥

    • @Dangizzle
      @Dangizzle 2 роки тому +5

      caught that!!

    • @Logic7
      @Logic7 2 роки тому +17

      @@Dangizzle It’s the subtle things like that alot of ppl don’t catch & appreciate

    • @FYTEMPIRE
      @FYTEMPIRE 2 роки тому +13

      Robinhood sold his bow for a draco!!!! Bro i cant even imagine lyrics like this & he does it at ease.

    • @Ydctheclan
      @Ydctheclan 2 роки тому +15

      That and the sniffles when mentioning he’s covid-20

    • @42killac
      @42killac 2 роки тому +10

      He flexed on that line The Rich getting richer the & the poor getting slicker even Robin Hood sold his bow for a Dracco ni99a! Bang!

  • @blacksolthetruthknight4783
    @blacksolthetruthknight4783 2 роки тому +306

    The transition to who shot ya while simultaneously name dropping BIG 🔥 elite lyricist at work

    • @Enta_Da_Sage
      @Enta_Da_Sage 2 роки тому +5

      That transition was perfect

    • @cookgrits8112
      @cookgrits8112 2 роки тому +3

      Very impressive

    • @CamEron-nj5qy
      @CamEron-nj5qy 2 роки тому +5

      That’s was insane

    • @queenieqt2033
      @queenieqt2033 2 роки тому +12

      I peeped that, it was cold. "I do it big like christopher" as SOON as the beat came on

    • @cookgrits8112
      @cookgrits8112 2 роки тому +2

      @@queenieqt2033 Crazzzy🔥🔥🔥

  • @devonchambers5144
    @devonchambers5144 Рік тому +47

    Amen bar went over a lot of people’s head

    • @shreyrs
      @shreyrs 3 місяці тому +2

      aye man

  • @YosefParks
    @YosefParks 6 місяців тому +63

    “its still RAW backwards (war) on all of yall rappers actually you’d be more competitive speechless…” 🔥🔥🔥🎤

  • @stonkedup
    @stonkedup 2 роки тому +426

    Ab-Soul been criminally underrated for years

    • @snakethegemini
      @snakethegemini 2 роки тому +1

      I’m on my way up

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому +4

      1:12 hahaha Sole shot ya!

    • @guardthegoat5925
      @guardthegoat5925 2 роки тому +1

      @@snakethegemini see you at the top bro

    • @Hardtopdawg1
      @Hardtopdawg1 2 роки тому

      It’s So Criminal

    • @Ejae57
      @Ejae57 Рік тому

      A whole decade and some change bro. He better get his shine this time around.

  • @JKelly-sd2qb
    @JKelly-sd2qb 2 роки тому +572

    The replay value on this will be crazy!! That man word play is out of this world. No way you can catch them all on a couple listens 😩🔥🔥

    • @cookgrits8112
      @cookgrits8112 2 роки тому +1

      😎🔂💪🏾⛪️

    • @BigKeem6
      @BigKeem6 2 роки тому +1

      On god

    • @DadBot-_-
      @DadBot-_- 2 роки тому +3

      Lol him and daylyt should do a track

    • @saltyrice11
      @saltyrice11 2 роки тому +2

      @@DadBot-_- have you heard their battle?

    • @DadBot-_-
      @DadBot-_- 2 роки тому

      @@saltyrice11 they had a battle ?

  • @aaronflavien
    @aaronflavien 2 роки тому +249

    The difference between a rapper and a lyricist is AbSoul 🔥

    • @tiisoagyei9630
      @tiisoagyei9630 2 роки тому +13

      "Don't forget the Dash"

    • @armandoguerrero9715
      @armandoguerrero9715 2 роки тому +7

      You forgot the dash

    • @josephcesena7023
      @josephcesena7023 2 роки тому

      @@armandoguerrero9715 😂😂

    • @Mobious1
      @Mobious1 2 роки тому

      @@tiisoagyei9630 he might leave ya with a gash

    • @tiisoagyei9630
      @tiisoagyei9630 2 роки тому

      @@Mobious1 We also don't want him to feel bleek like Jay's apprentice 😉

  • @sammonaghan2857
    @sammonaghan2857 2 місяці тому +9

    The Wordplay here is insane, Soul underrated

  • @adedapoadetona3737
    @adedapoadetona3737 10 місяців тому +29

    " You end a prayer with Amen that's also our beginning" ... bro that's deep af... you gotta understand the true story of mankind to understand that line..

    • @Steve-kl3yl
      @Steve-kl3yl 10 місяців тому +10

      Thought he said "that's how I begin it, for instance" no?

    • @henryreyes4974
      @henryreyes4974 Місяць тому

      @@Steve-kl3ylhe did in fact say what u quoted

  • @KolydoscopeMusic
    @KolydoscopeMusic 2 роки тому +553

    This might be one of the best freestyles I’ve heard in some years, if not ever. I’m not even joking - anyone who knows Soul knows this is slight work for him. HERBERT about to go crazy.

    • @alescioleghlo9359
      @alescioleghlo9359 2 роки тому +11

      As a staunch fan of souloho3 you couldn't have said it better. I salute this one big ⌚

    • @giovanniortiz7837
      @giovanniortiz7837 2 роки тому +14

      Ever heard of daylyt?

    • @snakethegemini
      @snakethegemini 2 роки тому +1

      Wait till I’m on there

    • @dumainejones7939
      @dumainejones7939 2 роки тому +1

      All facts

    • @Gwrightproductions1
      @Gwrightproductions1 2 роки тому +7

      Idk. You might want to look into black thought freestyles, and definitely Daylyt's freestyle on Flex.

  • @Toni3Chill5
    @Toni3Chill5 2 роки тому +456

    This man was the first and only one of two rappers who actually made me cry listening to a song. Book of soul. This man is more than a rapper 💯

    • @Non_Duality
      @Non_Duality 2 роки тому +13

      YES, I refuse to listen to that it just hits way different.

    • @giulioboobzilla
      @giulioboobzilla 2 роки тому +1

      🥺

    • @giovannizapien1990
      @giovannizapien1990 2 роки тому +18

      “Even if you forget me and everything you left behind, I never lied, I loved you in a place where there’s no space and time”
      That line always gets me.

    • @leech420
      @leech420 2 роки тому +3

      100% the only hip hop song to make me cry ever, man go that SOUL

    • @christianinfinity8206
      @christianinfinity8206 2 роки тому +2

      I’m actually really glad you got to experience that. Try these songs
      Sacrifice - Dreamville (Coles Verse)
      I’m sorry - Joyner Lucas
      Understand - Cantrell
      Today - Q

  • @hlenganingidi9863
    @hlenganingidi9863 2 роки тому +255

    Man I'd give anything for this type of hip hop to return....Soul 🔥🔥

    • @zents1989
      @zents1989 2 роки тому +8

      HERBERT his new album out this friday be sure to give it a listen

    • @robs2671
      @robs2671 2 роки тому +5

      It’s here

    • @supadreamy7561
      @supadreamy7561 2 роки тому +18

      Been here all this time, you just ain’t digging deep

    • @snakethegemini
      @snakethegemini 2 роки тому

      Check out my music if you’re really hungry

    • @Trapi77-z9b
      @Trapi77-z9b 2 роки тому +11

      It’s been here, you’re just not getting your hands dirty enough…

  • @ELVISismaelyumbainabanza1942
    @ELVISismaelyumbainabanza1942 2 місяці тому +7

    .. "when I say I'm the NICEST I MEAN it.." 😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🔥

  • @HaikesXO
    @HaikesXO 2 роки тому +12

    2:18 He said y’all end a prayer with amen that’s how I begin it for instance .. a.. men.. microphone checker! 🔥 🔥

  • @finesseforsale
    @finesseforsale 2 роки тому +475

    If you REALLY know soul as a lyricist you know majority of this was LEGIT FREESTYLE, give this man his damn flowers now.

    • @richpleh8695
      @richpleh8695 Рік тому +2

      💯🔥

    • @DatKid281
      @DatKid281 Рік тому +3

      Yezzir this the last lyricist

    • @LijeeWin
      @LijeeWin Рік тому +16

      He started off with Hit him up then when the beat switched he went straight to a Biggie bar.. it's different

    • @jema125
      @jema125 Рік тому +7

      I barely know any of his music but im glad i saw this comment because im a writer myself and i could tell he was off the top with it. Thats whatblows my mind rn.

    • @DatKid281
      @DatKid281 Рік тому +4

      @@jema125 it was off the top but I’m sure he had those bars locked in his mind.. dude is hella talented

  • @joziehaze
    @joziehaze 2 роки тому +126

    that whole “overqualified/wallet size/ostrich sized/ostracized” rhyme scheme is insane, just wanted to give praise for the construction on that level, obviously amazing wordplay aside.
    this man is a veteran in all aspects of hip hop and he’s back in peak fighting form this far into his career…i cannot wait for this next album

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому +2

      just can ignore the "BIGGER" picture "one" lazy eye knigga to taking a shot at another lazy eye knigga "wallace-size" over the infamous hit em up track.....if WE doing that, thats huge injustice to abSoul to what he's doing. and we kinda want him to keep doing this right?

    • @ahmedalfalahi9954
      @ahmedalfalahi9954 2 роки тому

      if thats your highlight then relisten. there’s way way more that went over your head

    • @joziehaze
      @joziehaze 2 роки тому +3

      @@ahmedalfalahi9954 the rest of it didnt go over my head, i just like that part and didnt see anyone talking about it, that’s all. no need to be condescending friend.

    • @Wesley-rn7oc
      @Wesley-rn7oc Рік тому +1

      did y'all catch how he said "run and hide(like an ostrich does) or be ostracized"?!?

  • @dtayisdead
    @dtayisdead 2 роки тому +182

    Ab Soul is the best Lyricist alive. 75% of what he says goes over the smartest people’s head. Soul has been my favorite rapper since 2011, my junior year of highschool. THE KING IS BACK ❤

    • @ghettoforged3614
      @ghettoforged3614 2 роки тому

      Suggest me some good songs

    • @dtayisdead
      @dtayisdead 2 роки тому +7

      The whole “Control System” album is a whole fucking experience. Download that, plug in and get ready to float. 🔥

    • @NSRKracing
      @NSRKracing 2 роки тому +1

      Listen to his “the real hip hop” freestyle 🔥

    • @sheanrosario2651
      @sheanrosario2651 2 роки тому +1

      Love Ab Soul! He went to my high school 🤟🏻 Carson represent

    • @kodarkma7444
      @kodarkma7444 2 роки тому +1

      Listen to Daylyt

  • @Perpetual_Prince
    @Perpetual_Prince 10 місяців тому +18

    “Actually y’all would be more competitive speechless”

  • @UglieChiiick
    @UglieChiiick 2 роки тому +127

    “Y’all can keep sleeping on me I’m embedded” 🛌 my god FACTS & BARS

  • @Bigmacho90
    @Bigmacho90 3 місяці тому +6

    ab-soul has been one of the dope ones since back then. can't wait to hear the new gems. much love and respect!

  • @fazormcghee7936
    @fazormcghee7936 2 роки тому +231

    I feel like it's 2012 again and I'm trynna convince my friends ab soul is the best rapper alive. That final line was perfection.

    • @jahkeemstone2538
      @jahkeemstone2538 2 роки тому +5

      bro!! Fr. Time has shown we don't even have to speak for the man no more.

    • @Hardtopdawg1
      @Hardtopdawg1 2 роки тому +3

      I have managed to convince 5 friends of Mine and now They are so Addicted to His Art

    • @emmanuelfrancis8147
      @emmanuelfrancis8147 2 роки тому

      Just wrote my thoughts out lol

    • @yankeejp4904
      @yankeejp4904 Рік тому

      Me right now!!! Got on late

    • @conradt6785
      @conradt6785 Рік тому +1

      just saw him live last night and im convinced he wears that crown

  • @lamonth9019
    @lamonth9019 2 роки тому +55

    One of my favorite things that Black Hippy always did was flip each others lines or directly quote each other. On this one Soul, flipped Kendrick's line from Growing Apart:
    "We all seem to stumble, planning our own demise
    Forgetting the big picture and making it wallet size"

  • @asapblake.
    @asapblake. 2 роки тому +34

    “I’m the best MC breathing. When I say I’m the nicest, I really MEAN it.”

    • @tos5536
      @tos5536 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah. That line went over my head the first time. Hes ill.

    • @asapblake.
      @asapblake. 5 місяців тому +1

      @@tos5536 one of the illest no doubt.

  • @aaronwilliams6808
    @aaronwilliams6808 7 місяців тому +12

    Ab-Soul is an AAALLIIIIEEEENNN

  • @mephisto4615
    @mephisto4615 Рік тому +7

    2:40: that bar about DD and Hell's Kitchen was fire 🔥🔥🔥

    • @JueGaBuenO
      @JueGaBuenO 3 місяці тому

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ahau123411
    @ahau123411 2 роки тому +21

    bro the "do it big as christopher" right as the beat switched is crazy

  • @J-Mello
    @J-Mello 2 роки тому +85

    I've always considered Ab-Soul as the most lyrically gifted outta Black Hippie / TDE.. So underrated. Betta not sleep on Soul!

    • @elcakkouri
      @elcakkouri 2 роки тому +10

      They sleep on him but he’s embedded. Soul’s wordplay’s crazy 😮

    • @J-Mello
      @J-Mello 2 роки тому

      @@elcakkouri flow delivery always on point as well

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому +2

      hahaha Sole shot ya!

    • @lawrencer908
      @lawrencer908 2 роки тому

      love ab soul

    • @elcakkouri
      @elcakkouri 2 роки тому

      @@J-Mello people have no idea what they're missing on cuz everything Ab-soul says goes over their heads

  • @Diegomo777
    @Diegomo777 2 роки тому +187

    I havent been so excited and extremely impressed with a freestyle in a minute. Absouletly the greatest

  • @PaperAstronoMagic
    @PaperAstronoMagic Місяць тому +1

    4:06 double entendre is lyrical genius like this whole thing was as perfect as it gets! So much details and thought provoking metaphors geez!!

  • @officialmus-b2501
    @officialmus-b2501 2 роки тому +20

    "My worldplay is top tier like my boss just cried"
    The owner of TDE is Top,Tier/tear..🔥💯

  • @CamEron-nj5qy
    @CamEron-nj5qy 2 роки тому +80

    So many bars went over my head the first few listens

    • @detroitboxingtv9875
      @detroitboxingtv9875 Рік тому +1

      Did you catch the last one tho? Robin Hood done sold his bow for a Draco Nigga bow=bough 🥶

    • @CamEron-nj5qy
      @CamEron-nj5qy Рік тому

      @@detroitboxingtv9875 huh?

    • @detroitboxingtv9875
      @detroitboxingtv9875 Рік тому

      @@CamEron-nj5qy yea it went over your head fs

    • @CamEron-nj5qy
      @CamEron-nj5qy Рік тому +1

      @@detroitboxingtv9875 It’s still going over my head 😂. What do you mean bow=bough?

    • @detroitboxingtv9875
      @detroitboxingtv9875 Рік тому +1

      @@CamEron-nj5qy it’s a slang term, a street term for drugs, a bough is a certain amount of drugs, Robin Hood done sold his bow or bough for a Draco 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @olwethumkhize2438
    @olwethumkhize2438 2 роки тому +130

    Some bars flew over my head so for that I’ll keep coming back to this freestyle cause this was insane🔥

    • @BrooklynCapo1
      @BrooklynCapo1 2 роки тому

      I Agree. Check out my Ab Soul Review before the album drops on my page and let me know what you think bro 💯

    • @njakes3001
      @njakes3001 2 роки тому +1

      I still catch strays from DWTW 6 years later and wonder how did I miss this for this long lol

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому

      That being said & coupled w/fact he’s the one legally blind
      Seeing the “Bigger” picture
      “Wallace” sized
      Over the Hit Em Up beat 1:19

  • @armandocornejo8680
    @armandocornejo8680 2 роки тому +101

    “Just don’t remember to forget,
    There’ll never be another,
    Soul” -Ab Soul
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Lord_Mau_
    @Lord_Mau_ Рік тому +9

    Want this brother to never stop winning. The album is incredible. 🤲🏾

  • @guiltyuntilproveninnocent.
    @guiltyuntilproveninnocent. 2 роки тому +13

    I hope people see what Ab did. The bars/transition from “Hit ‘em up” to
    “Who shot ya” is beyond crazy. SOUL!!!

  • @ChiloKillz
    @ChiloKillz 2 роки тому +10

    “ Red and blue made green we made that make sense(cents)” too fucking fire

  • @CASSOBLVCK
    @CASSOBLVCK 2 роки тому +54

    I love seeing Soul get this much love after such a hiatus. Can’t wait for the album

  • @dfwherbie8814
    @dfwherbie8814 2 роки тому +100

    Damn. Extremely impressive. He’s officially reaching Godbody level. Very few rest there.

    • @HEagle72
      @HEagle72 2 роки тому +4

      Reachin? He done lapped Godbody level at least a few dozen times by now. 😜

    • @dfwherbie8814
      @dfwherbie8814 2 роки тому +4

      @@HEagle72 nah. He always showed potential to be there. But he wasn’t consistently on a Rakim, Nas, G Rap, Andre, Black Thought, Hov, Lupe level. But with this? Hell, if he shows this through the whole album, he’d be one of them ones. No question

    • @notloudenoughburt
      @notloudenoughburt 2 роки тому

      This just regular soul man

    • @Ambience88
      @Ambience88 2 роки тому

      I love this, def Godbody

    • @BrooklynCapo1
      @BrooklynCapo1 2 роки тому

      I Agree. Check out my Ab Soul Review before the album drops on my page and let me know what you think bro 💯

  • @chastitymcgraw6535
    @chastitymcgraw6535 5 місяців тому +5

    Love how keeps going after the music stops. The God of rap jus gotta rap 😎

  • @LijeeWin
    @LijeeWin Рік тому +6

    I keep coming back to this, he's really the best rapper alive, you can have the album sales but nobody raps like this.

    • @theherbpuffer
      @theherbpuffer Рік тому +2

      You're right. Pure lyricism and poetry at its finest. Can't really think of anyone that can rap like this, especially under 40

  • @303TAG303
    @303TAG303 2 роки тому +24

    "yall can keep sleeping on me but I'm embedded" Soulo🔥

  • @prodigal4422
    @prodigal4422 2 роки тому +149

    The last 8 bars without the beat is real freestyle. He killed it

    • @barrion2978
      @barrion2978 2 роки тому +4

      Def wasn’t a freestyle 😂 but was 🔥🔥

    • @DueceBandit
      @DueceBandit 2 роки тому +6

      He had to have known both beats were comin cus he started both beats with references to the beat immediately

    • @davidgator2540
      @davidgator2540 2 роки тому +4

      @@DueceBandit any one who can freestyle hella good can make a bar referencing the best

    • @michaeld3546
      @michaeld3546 2 роки тому +4

      “off the top” and “freestyle” are not the same thing!

    • @No__feelings
      @No__feelings 2 роки тому +1

      @@michaeld3546I think it was, a lot of those bars pretty simple, and there were a lot of pauses.

  • @unclelorrierg4986
    @unclelorrierg4986 2 роки тому +27

    If this how soul freestyling we getting major heat on Friday

  • @Samtino20
    @Samtino20 2 роки тому +6

    You gotta listen to this 25 times to catch every sneak its beautiful

  • @Kelavis
    @Kelavis Місяць тому +1

    Bro is such a throwback straight from the lineage of Rakim, Nas, Andre, and Lupe... Flow is unmatched, wordplay crazy, delivery cold... No hype or gimmicks, just stoic beastin'

  • @bigjohnson721
    @bigjohnson721 2 роки тому +86

    Good to see Ab Soul return I know this album will be a classic

  • @JWoodYT
    @JWoodYT 2 роки тому +246

    THIS MAN IS AB-SOUL-UTELY ON FIRE🔥🔥🔥

    • @supra95ful
      @supra95ful 2 роки тому +4

      Its always a good day when you hear a fire freestyle 🔥

    • @markmcglashan2336
      @markmcglashan2336 2 роки тому

      He fucked it, hes shite!

  • @MiriAstro
    @MiriAstro 2 роки тому +30

    Been rooting for this man for years. Really wanna see him win

    • @Hardtopdawg1
      @Hardtopdawg1 2 роки тому

      I really wish the world could give him his Flowers mane, he is Really The Best Rapper out ❤❤

  • @vharris5503
    @vharris5503 6 місяців тому +3

    I swear his name needs to come up in all the best current lyricists convos....Ab is sick!!!!

  • @shroomkingdom8152
    @shroomkingdom8152 2 місяці тому +3

    Always speechless

  • @theycallmedub
    @theycallmedub 2 роки тому +26

    That WI-FI bar... 🤯🤯🤯 the word play is unreal.... every other bar is going over everyone's head. Guaranteed.

    • @giulioboobzilla
      @giulioboobzilla 2 роки тому +1

      I missed it 😮

    • @theycallmedub
      @theycallmedub 2 роки тому +1

      @giulioboobzilla 4:08 "why fight it" = Wi'Fied it We in the net = internet.

    • @giulioboobzilla
      @giulioboobzilla 2 роки тому +1

      @@theycallmedub I rewind@ after writin my comment. Great wordplay!!

  • @phillip6969
    @phillip6969 2 роки тому +90

    That top tier bar is still gonna fly over people's heads 💯

    • @donmachadu
      @donmachadu 2 роки тому

      explain it to us fam

    • @notloudenoughburt
      @notloudenoughburt 2 роки тому +7

      Top is boss top dawg
      Top tier (tear)

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому

      @@donmachadu 😱

    • @fakanigamin
      @fakanigamin 2 роки тому +3

      No hate but that particular wordplay been used by battle rappers

    • @michaelhorror5502
      @michaelhorror5502 2 роки тому +5

      @Duhsak not unless your boss is Top dawg so nah you wrong... "The wordplay is top tier (Top dawg tear) like my boss cried "
      It's a simple yet clever wordplay ...

  • @JamilBryant
    @JamilBryant 2 роки тому +24

    This the HARDEST AB SOUL HAS EVER WENT ON A FREESTYLE. GOT DAMN!!! STRAIGHT HEAT!
    He said "my bars top tier like my boss cried"

  • @larrysherb
    @larrysherb Місяць тому +2

    Ab Soul is da man cuz! Respect and GOD bless.

  • @kingferny93
    @kingferny93 2 роки тому +4

    Soulo is one of the most underrated lyricist I swear! 🔥💯
    “Dodging Cap in my Dodger Cap”

  • @DO9EY
    @DO9EY 2 роки тому +30

    “Just don’t remember to forget there’ll never be another...SOUL” 🙌🏾

  • @XaiverAlexander303
    @XaiverAlexander303 2 роки тому +11

    Freestyle of the year.

  • @Diverse-rb4ps
    @Diverse-rb4ps 2 роки тому +34

    The entendres this guy spit were 🔥

  • @sheltondany8209
    @sheltondany8209 Рік тому +2

    imagine having a friend with this level of energy in the studio, this is what made kenrick who he is fr

  • @brosephbrown9069
    @brosephbrown9069 Рік тому +4

    “He may or may not fade to black but can’t crack” (black don’t crack) Soul too cold

  • @konstantswank
    @konstantswank 2 роки тому +53

    Such a great feeling to finally see Soul get the recognition he deserves! It's been a very long time coming.

  • @Greggdavidson94
    @Greggdavidson94 2 роки тому +46

    Idk why this freestyle got me ready to cry tears of joy 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @xannyinternational
    @xannyinternational 2 роки тому +30

    The fact that he's never been on LA Leakers till now is crazy! gotta give him his props man Legend!

  • @freesparks1931
    @freesparks1931 2 роки тому +2

    There will never be another SOUL!!

  • @johnmarsh8344
    @johnmarsh8344 2 роки тому +2

    SOUL. Man. This joint had me smiling. Super dope.

  • @AriJordan
    @AriJordan 2 роки тому +49

    AB is one of those god tier lyricists that we only get every once in a while. This is why he's always been my favorite on of TDE.

    • @henrycrow6003
      @henrycrow6003 2 роки тому +8

      People kept saying Kendrick was better I just laughed like keep sleeping on solo Ho

  • @DaKiid4rmNuYork
    @DaKiid4rmNuYork 2 роки тому +6

    Wordplay top tier, like my boss just cried. Nah chill Soul 😂 🔥

  • @tf2nice4u
    @tf2nice4u 2 роки тому +42

    "They don't see the bigger picture, cuz it didn't come in wallet size" 💸 #herbert 🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @Niddler420
    @Niddler420 6 місяців тому +2

    616 in LA at the Pop Out hits different after hearing the bars at 1:35

  • @thatothamae1394
    @thatothamae1394 Рік тому +3

    1:03 low key a call back to Cyhi when he explained that listen silent bar

  • @wamitanguzulu3908
    @wamitanguzulu3908 2 роки тому +90

    No one can touch this man on his worst day 🔥🔥🔥🙆‍♂️

    • @Hardtopdawg1
      @Hardtopdawg1 2 роки тому +2

      I agree he is the best Mc breathing

    • @ONLYFEZ
      @ONLYFEZ 2 роки тому

      Bro!!!

    • @Soursop7810
      @Soursop7810 2 роки тому

      His fav rapper is Lupe Fiasco don't get it twisted like a pretzel there's levels.

    • @popeyeschicken3535
      @popeyeschicken3535 Рік тому +1

      @@Soursop7810 Lupe does not have this dudes bars bro 😂

    • @Soursop7810
      @Soursop7810 Рік тому

      @@popeyeschicken3535 No, 🤣😂Lupe has his own bars that are light years in the future compared to Ab but you'd probably need to hear Ab soul say that before you believe it don't be a fanatic dude, do some research🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

  • @djavanwalker8373
    @djavanwalker8373 2 роки тому +8

    "Just don't remember to forget that there will never be another.......Soul...." 💯

  • @Lumikools
    @Lumikools 2 роки тому +9

    “When I say I’m the nicest, I really “mean” it” 🔥

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому

      slick

    • @kbrown3787
      @kbrown3787 2 роки тому +1

      MOTHERF- i didn’t even catch that

    • @LarrySwishamane
      @LarrySwishamane 2 роки тому

      @@kbrown3787 i hate that too. it always be the most benign & elementary, hidden in plain sight that slip right under ya nose

  • @Boggrott
    @Boggrott 7 місяців тому +5

    i love when he pauses to point out and be in awe of what he said lol

  • @chmod0644
    @chmod0644 2 роки тому +5

    We'll be watching this for years. This is going to show up in mixtapes.

  • @juniorbiyiktoukoum6452
    @juniorbiyiktoukoum6452 2 роки тому +5

    Ab soul is just from another dimension...always been the secret diamond of TDE.

  • @hanikidane269
    @hanikidane269 2 роки тому +36

    A lyrical masterpiece!

  • @marmiteghost
    @marmiteghost 2 роки тому +8

    "pulling cash out my sacks like terrace martin or kenny g
    im overthinking i shoulda listened to kenny beats" 🔥🔥

  • @lswift49
    @lswift49 2 роки тому +7

    That’s a real “off the top” freestyle! No writtens you can tell . Crazy 🔥🔥

    • @russellk.4896
      @russellk.4896 2 роки тому +3

      Nah man, this is definitely pre-written, at least for the most part. That doesn't take away from its quality, though - the best freestyle I've heard in a while

    • @LijeeWin
      @LijeeWin Рік тому

      @@russellk.4896I promise this isn't written lol

  • @tekkiebby
    @tekkiebby Рік тому

    damn these shits where u can rly see how an artist is in the moment (and theyre cool asf) are so COOOLL

  • @itzblakkwater
    @itzblakkwater 2 роки тому +8

    "the flow top tier like my boss just cried"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @94slowstang
    @94slowstang 2 роки тому +19

    My guy has bounced back since the book of soul days. I felt his pain in that song. Dude's evolved but stayed true to himself

  • @deanthomson2713
    @deanthomson2713 2 роки тому +34

    Nothing but greatness, the best lyricist of his generation.

  • @selfdestruct5443
    @selfdestruct5443 7 місяців тому +5

    THATS FOOD FOR THOUGHT BECAUSE I THOUGHT WE COULD FEED EACHOTHER. THATS COLD

  • @growwoodlands6121
    @growwoodlands6121 23 дні тому +1

    How fucking perfect it is that he said "I do it big as christopher" right when it changed to Who Shot Ya

  • @VybesAtoshi
    @VybesAtoshi 2 роки тому +18

    Ab-Soul is a legend, many don't know his name but they are missing out. All time great

  • @jerrywaynecalloway
    @jerrywaynecalloway 2 роки тому +67

    This is one of those freestyles you wish was longer. Like at least 15min long it was so good. Shout out to Ab Soul. 🙏🏾🔥

    • @tyredlegs3785
      @tyredlegs3785 2 роки тому +1

      He said more in 6 than most do with 15 tbf 😅

  • @yuraqyana
    @yuraqyana 2 роки тому +7

    Never heard a man on EARTH freestyle like this, never, I swear

  • @rwahid82
    @rwahid82 2 роки тому +22

    Ab actually just as lyrical as Kendrick TDE really hands down one of the best Groups that really never formed

    • @TravisScott-mt5yg
      @TravisScott-mt5yg Рік тому +1

      I’d argue the best. Not most impactful although the argument can be made but pound for pound, bad for bad, their staff is insane. No one in modern day can hang with them. Dreamville is a close second but they aren’t on that level

    • @TravisScott-mt5yg
      @TravisScott-mt5yg Рік тому

      Bar for bar*

    • @kineticwayss
      @kineticwayss Рік тому +1

      @@TravisScott-mt5yg soulo can go bar to bar with kdot

    • @TravisScott-mt5yg
      @TravisScott-mt5yg Рік тому

      @@kineticwayss I agree

    • @kiavaxxaskew
      @kiavaxxaskew Рік тому +2

      he's always been more lyrical than Kendrick Lamar. any moderately intelligent person can understand that. But Kendrick Lamar is a better artist and makes better music.

  • @mindyourbusinessmotherfuck3757
    @mindyourbusinessmotherfuck3757 5 місяців тому +1

    Long time Ab Soul fan. The freestyle is ridiculously ill af. One of the best MC's alive.