A massive 23-minute closing track that ends with a legendary, real-time rap battle between Ab-Soul and Daylyt.
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Soul described the album as a reflection of "the sound of today," blending spiritual introspection with commercial satire.
A soulful, introspective track where Soul discusses his life, his health challenges, and his philosophical outlook.
The mixtape also features a range of musical styles, from the soulful, atmospheric production of "Wild for the Night" to the melodic, hook-driven "Multiply". The production on "These Days..." is notable for its eclecticism, incorporating elements of jazz, soul, and electronic music into the hip-hop sound. This experimentation with different styles and sounds helped to set "These Days..." apart from other hip-hop releases of the time.
A pop-leaning, upbeat track featuring Lupe Fiasco and Nikki Jean.
A legendary 11-minute hidden track where Ab-Soul battles Daylyt.