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.