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]

Soul Burger
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
Recorded2024
GenreHip hop
Length53:54
LabelTDE
Producer
Ab-Soul chronology
Herbert
(2022)
Soul Burger
(2024)
Singles from Soul Burger
  1. "Squeeze 1st 2"
    Released: October 11, 2024
  2. "All That"
    Released: October 18, 2024
  3. "Crazier"
    Released: October 29, 2024

Singles

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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]

Track listing

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Soul Burger track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."9 Mile"
  • Oma
  • Andrew Boyd
  • Python P
3:57
2."Paiday"2:06
3."All That" (featuring JasonMartin and Thirsty P)
  • Rascal
  • TaeBeast
3:01
4."California Dream" (featuring Vince Staples and Kamm Carson)
3:21
5."B.U.C.K.O. Jr."
  • Stevens
  • Stringer
  • Boyd
  • Pennington
  • Boyd
  • Python P
4:33
6."I, Myself & Me" (with Doechii)
  • Boyd
  • Qu
  • TaeBeast
  • Oasik
3:41
7."Dnd" (featuring Notorious N.I.Q.)
3:22
8."Don Julio 70" (featuring Fresh)
  • Stevens
  • Supreme Williams
  • Christopher Ruelas
  • Stringer
Nascent2:10
9."Go Pro" (with Ty Dolla Sign)
Bentley Haze2:59
10."Saudi Sweats"
  • Stevens
  • Oren Yoel
  • Devin Williams
  • Stringer
  • Perkins
  • Oren
  • TaeBeats
  • Devin Malik
4:14
11."Squeeze 1st 2"
  • Stevens
  • Boyd
  • Russell Craig Scott-Wood
  • Stringer
  • Boyd
  • Crooklin
3:51
12."Crazier" (with JID)
  • Stevens
  • Destin Route
  • Kalon Berry
  • Stringer
  • Solal Tong Cuong
  • Keanu Torres
  • Kal Banx
  • Banshee The Great
  • Keanu Beats
2:49
13."Peace" (featuring Lupe Fiasco and Punch)
  • Amaire Johnson
  • Python P
  • Skhye Hutch
5:42
14."The Sky Is Limitless" (featuring Blxst and Asia Holiday)
  • Peyote
  • Terrace Martin
  • Python P
  • D.Sharp
3:32
15."Righteous Man"
  • Stevens
  • Martin
  • Pennington
  • Stringer
  • Martin
  • Python P
4:30
Total length:53:54

Personnel

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  • 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"

References

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  1. ^ "Ab Soul Releases 'Soul Burger' Album Featuring Vince Staples, Lupe Fiasco, Doeburger And More". thesource.com. November 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ab-Soul Drops New Single "Squeeze 1st 2," First Release Since 2022's 'Herbert'". thesource.com. October 11, 2024.
  3. ^ @crooklin (October 11, 2024). "SQUEEZE 1ST 2. BY @souloho3" – via Instagram.
  4. ^ "Ab-Soul Enlists JasonMartin And Thirsty P For Thumping "All That" Single". hotnewhiphop.com. October 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ab-Soul Drops Final Single "Crazier" Featuring JID Ahead of New Project, 'Soul Burger'". thesource.com. October 30, 2024.