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The Book of Soul
For anyone whose body tells a story they didn't choose 🖤
Who it's for
Ab-Soul opens up about the illness that left lasting marks on his eyes and lips, the teasing he faced, and the loss of a partner who loved him through it.
Grieving and self-conscious→Seen and resilient
Feelings it meets
What it is
"The Book of Soul" is an autobiographical track on Ab-Soul's 2012 album Control System, produced by Tommy Black. It opens with his childhood bout of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which left him with dark lips and light-sensitive eyes and led to teasing in adolescence. It is addressed to his longtime partner and collaborator Alori Joh, who died in February 2012 and to whom the album is dedicated.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Loss of a partner; explicit language.
Age: Suggested 16+
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.William Ernest Henley, “Invictus”
