Longterm Mentality is the debut
studio album by
American hip hop recording artist
Ab-Soul, released on April 5, 2011, via
Top Dawg Entertainment. The album, which was released exclusively to
digital retailers, serves as Ab-Soul's debut retail release. The album features
guest appearances from
Jhené Aiko,
Schoolboy Q,
Kendrick Lamar, Punch, Alori Joh, JaVonte,
MURS,
BJ the Chicago Kid and Pat Brown. It also includes
production from American hip hop record producers
Tae Beast, Ayiro,
Sounwave, Aayhasis, Context, Alexis Carrington and Tommy Black. The album was highly acclaimed upon its release.