"Squeeze 1st 2" hits hard from the jump, riding on a horn sample that's as catchy as it is soulful. It anchors Ab-Soul's stream-of-consciousness verses, giving his lyrical assault structure without watering down his signature style.
For longtime fans, it's no surprise that Soulo flexes his lyrical muscles while still managing to keep it fun. One of the standout lines, "The best rapper alive or not / Was laced by the greats, I just had to tie the knot," is a perfect summary of his confidence and skill.
What's particularly exciting about this single is what it might signal for Ab-Soul's future. The track may be a more straightforward release than some of his previous works, but that doesn't make it any less potent.
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