The S.O.U.L. Tape

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The S.O.U.L. Tape
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Mixtape by
Fabolous
ReleasedApril 21, 2011 (2011-04-21)
Recorded2011
GenreHip hop
Length50:47
LabelDesert Storm, Def Jam
ProducerSantana, P-Thought, Bink, Mike Dean, Teddy da Don, StreetRunner, Sonaro, L&X Music, Broadway, Cardiak, Drumma Boy, DR Period, Buckwild, DJ Swivel, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Ryan Leslie
Fabolous chronology
There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP
(2010) 		The S.O.U.L. Tape
(2011) 		There Is No Competition 3: Death Comes in 3's
(2011)

The S.O.U.L. Tape is the fifth mixtape by American rapper Fabolous. It was released on April 21, 2011.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Paul Cain, Lil Wayne, Broadway, Red Café, Lloyd Banks, Vado, Trey Songz, Freck Billionaire, Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie.

Background[]

Similar to There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP, this mixtape was released for promotion of his upcoming studio album, Loso's Way 2: Rise to Power. This mixtape was named The S.O.U.L. Tape based on a Twitter poll.[2]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
XXL4/5 stars (XL)[3]

Aaron Matthews at XXL reviewed the mixtape positively, describing the record as having a focus on "song craft and jams for the ladies", while retaining Fabolous's lyricism.[3]

Track listing[]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Pain"Santana, P-Thought3:05
2."Wolves In Sheeps Clothing" (featuring Paul Cain)Bink!, Mike Dean4:53
3."Really Tho"Teddy da Don3:43
4."That's Not Love" (featuring Lil Wayne)StreetRunner3:23
5."Leaving You"Sonaro2:48
6."In the Morning"L&X Music3:06
7."Drugs (Do This To Me)" (featuring Paul Cain and Broadway)Broadway4:01
8."Y'all Don't Hear Me Tho" (featuring Red Café)Cardiak3:27
9."Phone Numbers"Drumma Boy3:15
10."Mo Brooklyn, Mo Harlem, Mo Southside" (featuring Lloyd Banks and Vado)DR Period5:11
11."Riesling & Rolling Papers"Buckwild2:56
12."Slow Down" (featuring Trey Songz)DJ Swivel4:04
13."Payback Music" (featuring Freck Billionaire)J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League3:05
14."Look at Her (You Be Killin' Em Part 2)" (featuring Ne-Yo and Ryan Leslie)Ryan Leslie4:01
Total length:50:47

References[]

  1. ^ Blanco, Alvin (29 December 2011). "Fabolous Unveils New Mixtape Title: The S.O.U.L. Tape Plus: Wednesday's 'RapFix Live' guest Waka Flocka Flame drops new tape featuring Gucci Mane, in Mixtape Daily". MTV News.
  2. ^ Cantor, Paul (29 December 2011). "Fabolous Names New Mixtape With Twitter Poll". MTV Networks.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Matthews, Aaron (December 10, 2012). "Fabolous, The S.O.U.L. Tape". XXL. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
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