The album's very concept was born from a final wish. Friend and TDE president Punch recalled DoeBurger's parting words to Ab-Soul: "Make some shit we can dance to". Honoring this request, Soul Burger expands on Ab-Soul's traditionally esoteric and introspective style, incorporating West Coast bangers and a more upbeat, engaging production palette without sacrificing his signature dense lyricism.
, is less of a traditional solo project and more of a conceptual "fusion" between Ab-Soul and his late best friend, , who passed away in 2021. A New Identity: Soul Burger ab soul soul burger zip repack