Ab-Soul (real name Herbert Anthony Stevens) is a rapper from Los Angeles, CA. He gained recognition as a member of Black Hippy, a group that includes Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q. His debut album, "Longterm Mentality," was released in 2011, followed by "Control System" in 2012. Ab-Soul is known for his philosophical lyrics and his ability to fuse different genres, including jazz, rock, and funk into his music.