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'''''The S.O.U.L. Tape 2''''' is the seventh [[mixtape]] by American [[Rapping|rapper]] [[Fabolous]]. It was released on November 22, 2012, by [[Desert Storm Records]] and [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21974/title.faboulous-the-soul-tape-2-download-stream | title=Fabolous "The S.O.U.L. Tape 2" Download & Stream | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=November 22, 2012 | accessdate=November 23, 2012 | author=Ryon, Sean}}</ref> The mixtape features [[guest appearance]]s from Broadway, [[J. Cole]], [[Pusha T]], [[Troy Ave]], [[Trey Songz]], [[Cassie Ventura|Cassie]], [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], [[Joe Budden]] and [[Teyana Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Fabolous – ‘Soul Tape 2’ (Mixtape)|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/11/22/new-music-fabolous-soul-tape-2-mixtape/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=|accessdate=November 22, 2012|date=December 11, 2012}}</ref>
'''''The S.O.U.L. Tape 2''''' is the seventh [[mixtape]] by American [[Rapping|rapper]] [[Fabolous]]. It was released on November 22, 2012, by [[Desert Storm Records]] and [[Def Jam Recordings]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21974/title.faboulous-the-soul-tape-2-download-stream | title=Fabolous "The S.O.U.L. Tape 2" Download & Stream | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=November 22, 2012 | accessdate=November 23, 2012 | author=Ryon, Sean}}</ref> The mixtape features [[guest appearance]]s from Broadway, [[J. Cole]], [[Pusha T]], [[Troy Ave]], [[Trey Songz]], [[Cassie Ventura|Cassie]], [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], [[Joe Budden]] and [[Teyana Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Music: Fabolous – 'Soul Tape 2' (Mixtape)|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/11/22/new-music-fabolous-soul-tape-2-mixtape/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=|accessdate=November 22, 2012|date=December 11, 2012}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
The mixtape was announced on October 22, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/10/22/fabolous-announces-s-o-u-l-tape-2/ |title=Fabolous Announces S.O.U.L. Tape 2 |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-10-22 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On November 7, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "For The Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/11/07/new-music-fabolous-for-the-love-2/ |title=New Music: Fabolous "For The Love" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-11-07 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On December 12, 2012, the music video for "For The Love" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/12/12/new-video-fabolous-for-the-love/ |title=New Video: Fabolous "For The Love" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-12-12 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On December 30, 2012, the music video for "Life Is So Exciting" featuring [[Pusha T]] &
The mixtape was announced on October 22, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/10/22/fabolous-announces-s-o-u-l-tape-2/ |title=Fabolous Announces S.O.U.L. Tape 2 |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-10-22 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On November 7, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "For The Love".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/11/07/new-music-fabolous-for-the-love-2/ |title=New Music: Fabolous "For The Love" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-11-07 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On December 12, 2012, the music video for "For The Love" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/12/12/new-video-fabolous-for-the-love/ |title=New Video: Fabolous "For The Love" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-12-12 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> On December 30, 2012, the music video for "Life Is So Exciting" featuring [[Pusha T]] &
[[Ivor]] was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/12/30/new-video-fabolous-x-pusha-t-life-is-so-exciting/ |title=New Video: Fabolous x Pusha T "Life Is So Exciting" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-12-30 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> The music video was released for "B.I.T.E.".<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/fabolous/884564/bite.jhtml |title=B.I.T.E. &#124; Fabolous &#124; Music Video |publisher=MTV |date=March 3, 2013 |accessdate=March 3, 2013}}</ref> On April 22, 2013, the music video was released for "We Get High".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/04/22/new-video-fabolous-we-get-high/ |title=New Video: Fabolous "We Get High" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-04-22 |accessdate=2013-04-23}}</ref> On July 30, 2013, the music video was released for "Guess Who's Bizzack" featuring Broadway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/video-fabolous-f-broadway-guess-whos-bizzack/ |title=Video: Fabolous f/ Broadway – ‘Guess Who’s Bizzack’ |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2010-10-18 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref>
[[Ivor]] was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/12/30/new-video-fabolous-x-pusha-t-life-is-so-exciting/ |title=New Video: Fabolous x Pusha T "Life Is So Exciting" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-12-30 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref> The music video was released for "B.I.T.E.".<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/fabolous/884564/bite.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305234619/http://www.mtv.com/videos/fabolous/884564/bite.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 5, 2013 |title=B.I.T.E. &#124; Fabolous &#124; Music Video |publisher=MTV |date=March 3, 2013 |accessdate=March 3, 2013}}</ref> On April 22, 2013, the music video was released for "We Get High".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/04/22/new-video-fabolous-we-get-high/ |title=New Video: Fabolous "We Get High" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-04-22 |accessdate=2013-04-23}}</ref> On July 30, 2013, the music video was released for "Guess Who's Bizzack" featuring Broadway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/07/30/video-fabolous-f-broadway-guess-whos-bizzack/ |title=Video: Fabolous f/ Broadway – 'Guess Who's Bizzack' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2010-10-18 |accessdate=2013-08-01}}</ref>


== Critical response ==
== Critical response ==
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Ron Johnson of [[AllHipHop]] gave the mixtape seven and a half stars out of ten, saying "Fab’s favorite hook supplier, Lil Mo, is surely missed on songs like “Life Is So Exciting” and “Only Life I know”, which could be much better without Loso on hook duty. Perhaps Fab should put in an ad for a full-time singer for tracks like these, but in the meantime, features like Pusha T's signature flow of balling out control on “Life Is So Exciting” is sure to hold fans over. If you were expecting Fab to really bare his soul on Soul Tape 2, you have to settle for a peek because Loso is just too laid back for that. He might not layout a scenario that can make you feel as though he might have been through the same challenges as you, but that doesn't mean his slick schemes and sneaky punchlines can't give you as much goosebumps and screw-faces as any Soul singer could. NICE!."<ref name="AllHipHop">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Ron|date=December 11, 2012|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/11/30/mixtape-review-fabolous-soul-tape-2/|title=Mixtape Review: Fabolous’ "Soul Tape 2|accessdate=December 11, 2012}}</ref>
Ron Johnson of [[AllHipHop]] gave the mixtape seven and a half stars out of ten, saying "Fab’s favorite hook supplier, Lil Mo, is surely missed on songs like “Life Is So Exciting” and “Only Life I know”, which could be much better without Loso on hook duty. Perhaps Fab should put in an ad for a full-time singer for tracks like these, but in the meantime, features like Pusha T's signature flow of balling out control on “Life Is So Exciting” is sure to hold fans over. If you were expecting Fab to really bare his soul on Soul Tape 2, you have to settle for a peek because Loso is just too laid back for that. He might not layout a scenario that can make you feel as though he might have been through the same challenges as you, but that doesn't mean his slick schemes and sneaky punchlines can't give you as much goosebumps and screw-faces as any Soul singer could. NICE!."<ref name="AllHipHop">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Ron|date=December 11, 2012|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/11/30/mixtape-review-fabolous-soul-tape-2/|title=Mixtape Review: Fabolous' "Soul Tape 2|accessdate=December 11, 2012}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Latest revision as of 15:46, 18 November 2024

The S.O.U.L. Tape 2
Mixtape by
Fabolous
ReleasedNovember 22, 2012
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
LabelDesert Storm, Def Jam
ProducerStreetRunner, Teddy Da Don, C-Sick, Mally The Martian, The Arsenals, Sarah J, John Scino, Cardiak, AraabMuzik, Sonaro, Just Blaze, J. Cole, Makkis
Fabolous chronology
There Is No Competition 3: Death Comes in 3's
(2011) 		The S.O.U.L. Tape 2
(2012) 		The S.O.U.L. Tape 3
(2013)

The S.O.U.L. Tape 2 is the seventh mixtape by American rapper Fabolous. It was released on November 22, 2012, by Desert Storm Records and Def Jam Recordings.[1] The mixtape features guest appearances from Broadway, J. Cole, Pusha T, Troy Ave, Trey Songz, Cassie, Wale, Joe Budden and Teyana Taylor.[2]

Background

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The mixtape was announced on October 22, 2012.[3] On November 7, 2012, the first song was released in promotion of the mixtape titled "For The Love".[4] On December 12, 2012, the music video for "For The Love" was released.[5] On December 30, 2012, the music video for "Life Is So Exciting" featuring Pusha T & Ivor was released.[6] The music video was released for "B.I.T.E.".[7] On April 22, 2013, the music video was released for "We Get High".[8] On July 30, 2013, the music video was released for "Guess Who's Bizzack" featuring Broadway.[9]

Critical response

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllHipHop7.5/10[10]

Ron Johnson of AllHipHop gave the mixtape seven and a half stars out of ten, saying "Fab’s favorite hook supplier, Lil Mo, is surely missed on songs like “Life Is So Exciting” and “Only Life I know”, which could be much better without Loso on hook duty. Perhaps Fab should put in an ad for a full-time singer for tracks like these, but in the meantime, features like Pusha T's signature flow of balling out control on “Life Is So Exciting” is sure to hold fans over. If you were expecting Fab to really bare his soul on Soul Tape 2, you have to settle for a peek because Loso is just too laid back for that. He might not layout a scenario that can make you feel as though he might have been through the same challenges as you, but that doesn't mean his slick schemes and sneaky punchlines can't give you as much goosebumps and screw-faces as any Soul singer could. NICE!."[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Transformation"Just Blaze3:58
2."For The Love"StreetRunner2:57
3."B.I.T.E."Teddy Da Don3:57
4."We Get High"C-Sick4:16
5."Diamonds"Mally The Martian4:12
6."Guess Whos Bizzack" (featuring Broadway)Mally The Martian3:26
7."Louis Vuitton" (featuring J. Cole)J. Cole4:56
8."Life Is So Exciting" (featuring Pusha T)The Arsenals, Sarah J4:04
9."Only Life I Know" (featuring Troy Ave)John Scino5:38
10."Diced Pineapples" (featuring Trey Songz and Cassie)Cardiak5:30
11."Beauty" (featuring Wale)AraabMuzik3:21
12."Want You Back" (featuring Joe Budden and Teyana Taylor)Sonaro5:45

References

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  1. ^ Ryon, Sean (November 22, 2012). "Fabolous "The S.O.U.L. Tape 2" Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  2. ^ "New Music: Fabolous – 'Soul Tape 2' (Mixtape)". Rap-Up. December 11, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "Fabolous Announces S.O.U.L. Tape 2". Rap Radar. 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
  4. ^ "New Music: Fabolous "For The Love"". Rap Radar. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
  5. ^ "New Video: Fabolous "For The Love"". Rap Radar. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
  6. ^ "New Video: Fabolous x Pusha T "Life Is So Exciting"". Rap Radar. 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
  7. ^ "B.I.T.E. | Fabolous | Music Video". MTV. March 3, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
  8. ^ "New Video: Fabolous "We Get High"". Rap Radar. 2013-04-22. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  9. ^ "Video: Fabolous f/ Broadway – 'Guess Who's Bizzack'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
  10. ^ a b Johnson, Ron (December 11, 2012). "Mixtape Review: Fabolous' "Soul Tape 2". Retrieved December 11, 2012.
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