When it comes to the world of hip-hop, few names resonate quite like Ab-Soul’s. He’s like that underdog from your favorite sports movie—always delivering quality but often overlooked in the spotlight. Now, he’s gearing up to shake things up with his upcoming project, DOE BURGER, and let’s just say he’s not playing around. Think of his recent singles as appetizers before the main course, proving he can cook up something fresh and enticing that might just turn heads. So, what happens when two lyrical titans like Ab-Soul and JID throw down? Spoiler alert: it’s nothing short of insane. With the track “Crazier,” the duo takes us for an exhilarating ride through their intricate wordplay and layered emotions. And let me tell you, this one’s gonna have you hitting replay like it’s your new guilty pleasure—because who doesn’t want a little chaos mixed with some lyrical finesse? Buckle up, music lovers; we’re diving into the latest from one of TDE’s finest!
Ab-Soul has always released quality albums. Underrated, or perhaps even slept on albums, but quality nonetheless. The TDE veteran is doing something a little different for his upcoming release, though. The quality remains, but Ab-Soul is trying different sounds and working with different artists to showcase that he can make music every bit as attention-grabbing as his peers. “Squeeze 1st 2” was for the old heads, then “All That” was a bop for the West Coast fans. “Crazier” is the third single from DOE BURGER, and it sees Ab-Soul go toe-to-toe with another lyrical master, JID. It delivers.
The beat sparse and unrelenting. There’s nothing flashy about “Crazier.” There isn’t even a build up, JID just kicks things off with an extended guest verse. The wordplay and the flow are razor sharp. JID may be a standout on Dreamville, but the TDE influence on his style is undeniable. He acclimates naturally to this soundscape. Then it’s Soulo’s turn. Ab-Soul is actually the more expressive of the two emcees, and uses his signature blend of puns, esoteric references and trash talk. “Crazier” is the most subdued single that Ab-Soul has released for DOE BURGER so far. That said, there’s something quietly intense about it that will keep fans coming back.
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Quotable Lyrics:
No sh*t, I wrote this sittin’ outside the psych ward
Cashin’ out, I be blackin’ out ’cause it keep the lights on
I’m the illest, it’s in the air, you should get the Lysol
Lots of trauma from drama I saw, I need new eyeballs
About The Author
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis.
In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy.
Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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