Since coming into the game back in 2017, Don Toliver has steadily improved as an artist. Everyone knows how the story goes at this point with the Texas native. He got his big break by landing on Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD cut “CAN’T SAY,” and since then he’s become a major face of the psychedelic trap subgenre. But after dropping Heaven Or Hell in 2020, Don began to experiment more and separate from being simply a carbon copy of La Flame. He played around with more R&B and soul on his 2023 outing Love Sick, to which some found was a bit of a mixed bag. Still, him branching out was much needed and it seems that it was more realized on HARDSTONE PSYCHO.
The more aggressive and in-your-face style boded pretty well for him across the board. He adopted the biker/metal aesthetic and did a good job incorporating it into the body of work. Overall, it helped this record become his most ambitious yet. Fans rewarded the growth and made it his most commercially successful to date, too. Songs like “TORE UP” and “BANDIT,” which are in that rock vein, are doing numbers to this day. But there are cuts doing the same that call back to his melodic upbringing. “NEW DROP” has become the fan-favorite and it’s one of ours too. The quirky, watery, and atmospheric melodies provided by Don and producers Wheezy, Dez Wright, Psymun, and Bryan Yepes are plain hypnotic. That adjective can be used to describe the visual for “NEW DROP,” which is racking up views right now. The moody aesthetic that’s on the track works its way into the video thanks to the consistent biker theme and dim lighting. Check it out below.
Overall, former President Donald Trump is not that popular with the youth. Although apps like Twitter may say otherwise, Trump’s polling numbers with people between the ages of 18-24 are not good. However, he has to change that if he wants to beat Kamala Harris in the general election. She is making a huge charge since securing the nomination, and Trump has been showing some signs of worry as he was hoping to face a weaker candidate in Joe Biden.
That said, it seems as though Donald Trump is looking to appeal to the youth through the music he uses in his campaign videos. For instance, in the latest video which can be seen below, Trump is using the song “Attitude” by Don Toliver, Cash Cobain, and Charlie Wilson. Using popular music is very common when it comes to campaign ads. After all, Harris has been using “Freedom” by Beyonce as her new song. That said, one has to wonder if Toliver signed off on the Trump campaign’s use of the track.
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If Trump believes this is going to be the thing that sets him over the edge with youth voters, he may be sorely mistaken. Either way, it will be interesting to see what comes out of the use of the song. Perhaps Trump will continue to go into hip-hop for some musical inspiration. Only time will tell whether or not it pays off, and whether or not he can win the election come November.
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Don Toliver has been thriving in 2024. The Houston, Texas melodic rapper can attribute that to his latest commercial effort, HARDSTONE PSYCHO. The 16-song set saw him take a more aggressive approach by placing his already unique voice over several metal trap instrumentals. Of course, there are the softer and more mellow cuts toward the back half. But the slight switch-up was enough to make his fourth LP his most successful yet. It debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 200 and it has been receiving its fair share of critical praise, too. The project now also has a deluxe version with four new tracks that see him grab Lil Uzi Vert and Yeat.
With all of this, it was only a matter of time before the “BANDIT” MC decided to take it on the road. Well, that day is today, as Don Toliver has just announced the PSYCHO TOUR. The unveil comes with a short trailer, as the hitmaker calls up his future traveling partner, Teezo Touchdown, to drop the bombshell on him. Speaking of guests, fellow Texas rapper Monaleo will also be opening for Don when the tour kicks off on August 8. That date happens to coincide with the Sudoeste Festival that is held in Portugal. He is one of the headliners for day two and after that, Don Toliver will resume the trek across North America on the 24.
Major cities across the U.S. include Las Vegas, Seattle, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and more. However, in a shocking twist, Florida is nowhere to be found, which some fans have voiced their frustrations on. PSYCHO TOUR features 28 stops in total and will wrap up in Denver on November 21. Tickets are already available and there are no pre-sale events. You can go through Don Toliver’s website to get tickets with the “[Via]” link below, or you can search “don toliver psycho tour” on your web browser and purchase them through several other sites.
What are your thoughts on Don Toliver announcing the PSYCHO TOUR? How do you feel about Teezo Touchdown and Monaleo being the opening acts? What cities should he have included? Is HARDSTONE PSYCHO still in your rotation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Don Toliver, Teezo Touchdown, and Monaleo. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Don Toliver’s new album just got an upgrade. Less than two full weeks after the release of Hardstone Psycho, the Houston crooner has released a deluxe version with four new tracks, including “Donny Darko,” which features Lil Uzi Vert. The driving, chaotic track sees Lil Uzi still firmly in his “living up to his name” bag (he named himself for his rapid-fire flow, which he resurrected on his last album and hasn’t put down since), while Don Toliver continues to employ his melodic flow; it’s a short-but-effective turn up anthem. The other new songs on the album include “Rockstar Girl,” “Love Is A Drug,” and “Geeked Up” featuring Yeat.
In addition to dropping the deluxe version of Hardstone Psycho, Toliver’s been popping up in all sorts of unexpected places lately. He appears on the tracklists of new albums from dance music specialists Kaytranada and Toro Y Moi and even in the world of video games, via a Hardstone-themed event in the ever-popular shooter Fortnite. What’s next for Don Toliver? One would assume there’s a tour announcement on the way, but if not, keep your eyes peeled. You never know what he’ll do next.
Listen to Don Toliver’s “Donny Darko” featuring Lil Uzi Vert below.
Hardstone Psycho is out now via Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records. Find more information here.
Just last week, Don Toliver dropped off four new songs from HARDSTONE PYSCHO. However, he did so on his website. If you wanted to listen to the tracks, you had to pay. Well, last night, Toliver came through for the fans and added the four songs to streaming services. Of the four new tracks, the one that has captured our attention is none other than Donny Darko. The reason for this attention is simple, as the track features Lil Uzi Vert.
“Donny Darko” is one of those tracks that strives to get in and out exceptionally fast. The song is just under two minutes long, however, Toliver and Uzi do what they need to do on the track. With BNYX production, the track has a dark undertone to it as Toliver and Uzi give us energetic and melodic flows. Of the four new songs, this is the one that will likely excite fans most. Although “Geeked Up” with Yeat is definitely a worthy contender.
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On a private jet like woah-woah Cranberry red it’s ro-ro Hold up, let me call my bro-bro Young n***a hangin’ out of the four-door (Woah) Too many bad bitches, it’s trouble (A stack) You need ’em a stack, double
Don Toliver is an artist who came up in the hip-hop world thanks to the guidance of Travis Scott. Overall, the first time many heard Toliver was with the track “Can’t Say.” Subsequently, he dropped off some incredible songs and continued to release albums that fans hold fond memories of. More recently, he came through with Hardstone Pyscho. The album is an homage to biker gang culture, and there are plenty of songs that fit the aesthetic nicely.
One of our favorites has been “Ice Age” which features Travis Scott. The song is a melodic one has both artists can be heard singing on the track. Scott is the one who begins the song, and we only really get Toliver about halfway through. However, the chemistry between these two artists is palpable, and we get a fantastic song that helps further the journey this album takes us on.
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My place is like the afties, that’s word to Niel (Word to Niel) I’m a knight off in the night, ain’t got it new (Nah) One night with me, was the tea, but don’t you spill (Ah) Throw that body fake, baby, keep it real
Last night, Toliver shocked fans by dropping off a brand-new set of songs. The Hardstone Psycho deluxe project has four new tracks. The final two contain features from the likes of Lil Uzi Vert and Yeat. You can only get these songs through Toliver’s website, so do not expect to find them over on Spotify. Furthermore, Toliver even dropped off a short film, that can also be found on his website. The film presents many of the biker visuals that made the project standout to begin with.
Now is as good a time as ever to capitalize on the project’s success. Deluxe albums have become an industry standard over the past few years. In fact, some artists will even drop a whole new album as a deluxe. However, it seems like Toliver is refusing to over-indulge himself here, which you have to appreciate. Hopefully, we get to hear more of these tracks over the summer. For now, it seems like Toliver has a few summer smash’s on this one, and we don’t mean the festival of the same name.
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An artist who gets to play a show the day that their album comes out might feel like a superstar athlete entering their first game of the season. There’s been a lot of build-up beforehand, there’s a lot of pressure to deliver, and you get to give fans a taste of what’s to come in the following weeks and months. When Don Toliver joined the rest of Cactus Jack for their Summer Smash set this past weekend, it became immediately clear that his new album, HARDSTONE PSYCHO, is a picture-perfect crowd-pleaser in the live setting. Bolstered by fiery singles like “BANDIT” and more vibe-inclined teasers, the project made impact as his most comprehensive, versatile, and well-rounded artistic picture up to this point. The live guitar for the Chicago festival represents just one of the various elements that make this record a pretty gratifying experience.
Whether you’re a longtime Don Toliver fan or a skeptical newcomer, HARDSTONE PSYCHO is well aware of the expectation to engage, captivate, and entrance on a sonic level. The production is almost always layered and balanced, the Houston native’s performances are as sticky as ever, and it’s all brought together by an aesthetic consistency that’s never appeared on a Don album to this level. It feels like a true sequel to the regal grittiness 2021’s LIFE OF A DON following the more sweet, soothing, and sluggish Love Sick in 2023. However, some empty spaces in the songwriting, plus slightly hollow lyrical and melodic retreads, threaten to take away from H.P.‘s cohesion. Luckily, no bump in the road fully stops this roaring Harley from throttling forward.
From the very first track “KRYPTONITE,” motors rev and a whistling synth lingers wistfully before the trap beat comes in with airy but distorted electric guitar chords. This, plus a longing plea for love and weakness in the face of chaotic and high-speed vices, set the stage for what Don Toliver does most successfully and consistently on HARDSTONE PSYCHO. The production is consistently layered, and main producers like 206Derek plus big names like BNYX make sure to give these instrumentals a lot of detail and make them atmospheric yet vivid enough to feel like a motorcycle ride. “TORE UP” is a hard-rocking adrenaline rush of boisterous riffs and chants, the lush strings breathe unexpected life into the drill chiller “GLOCK,” and “HARDSTONE NATIONAL ANTHEM,” with its stadium-inspired drums and rising synthesizers make for a dramatic closing response to the album’s opener. Overall, it’s always some potent ear candy.
Nevertheless, the comparison game between some of Don Toliver’s similar ideas does drag down the tracklist flow on repeat listens. Despite the creative drill flip of Pharrell’s hook on Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful” and earworms on “ATTITUDE,” short appearances from Cash Cobain and Charlie Wilson aren’t enough to flesh out the minimal soundscape into something more wholly present rather than a mood-setter. Meanwhile, “LAST LAUGH” loses its soul-sampling luster by the midway point.
As far as the presentation from a beat-making standpoint, there are very few lowlights here that will disengage you from the push-and-pull of the 30-year-old’s contrasting talents, regardless of a few missteps. Still, there are more compromised and melancholy moments here than scorching ones, and the tracklist could’ve benefitted from a more energetic cut toward the end.
What keeps the energy up all the way through is Don Toliver himself, whose mastery of his idiosyncratic vocal tone, infectious flow switches, and catchy hooks pushes his ceiling further up. “4X4” is a standout performance here thanks to his dynamic delivery and being the last true-blue banger moment on HARDSTONE PSYCHO. He and Kodak Black flow like volatile but relentless gas leaks on “BROTHER STONE,” and his control of both clubby choruses and chopped-and-screwed-adjacent Southern rap on “NEW DROP” offers inescapable refrains. There’s also some great vocal chemistry with Future on the Metro-produced and psych-driven “PURPLE RAIN,” and even “DEEP IN THE WATER” has some addictive tones despite it being the most measured and tranquil performance on the album. Toliver’s most important growth here, as far as what this represents in his career, is his vocal experimentation and evolution of different “voices.”
Yet the lyrical content can be summed up with just two lines: “Lifestyle full of sin, but you heaven-sent,” and “Turn those tears into wine.” Don Toliver keeps the emphasis on the dreaminess and enjoyability of the listening experience, but there’s not much expansive food for thought when it comes to light themes of lust, hedonism, trust, and adventure. There’s a similar repetitiveness to some of the melodies here, such as a “Cardigan”-resembling “5 TO 10” hook, that empty spaces in verses, bridges, and songwriting certainly don’t help. Some more unexpected sounds and invitees could’ve mitigated this, such as an expansion of the charismatic and personality-filled Teezo Touchdown feature on “BACKSTREETS” and leaving Travis Scott’s “INSIDE” croons alone in place of doubling down with a more meager “ICE AGE” guest slot.
Despite moments when HARDSTONE PSYCHO spins its wheels in the mud, it definitely triumphs in taking you on this sonic ride alongside Don Toliver and boasts plenty of highlights for the rest of your 2024 journey. While he built this new era with few new elements, his rock focus and vocal innovations pave a path forward for his artistry and hint at what’s to come. For the kind of album that the “Flocky Flocky” creative tends to make, this is likely his most skillful LP to date and the best display of his toolbox, even with its shortcomings. Fans found that the tendency to box artists into a specific niche became an easy challenge when it came to Don. Fortunately, this album left wiggle room to sustain himself and capitalize on the changes in his life and career.
Furthermore, the new father perhaps chose to split HARDSTONE PSYCHO into four evenly distributed discs for that very reason. It doesn’t work out to its fullest potential, since the album falls ever-so-slightly short of providing a seamless flow to distract from these sections’ overlap. But the strategy does lend itself to an explicit and, for the most part, fully realized vision to mark a distinct change from his earlier sounds and leanings. After all, one of the cuts on here features a vocal outro reportedly from Don Toliver’s late uncle Carl, who supported him heavily and inspired the motorcycle homages on this project. Don’s influences fall more clearly into place here, developing a unique identity despite years of opportunities for complacency. While there’s still a long road ahead in this regard, he’s keeping his foot on the gas to get there.
Don Toliver is an artist who first gained notoriety for his feature on Travis Scott’s “Can’t Say.” However, since that time, he has been able to carve out a lane for himself. He is one of the biggest stars in contemporary hip-hop, and with each album, he brings a new concept to the table. For instance, with HARDSTONE PYSCHO, he delivered a project centered around biker gang aesthetics. It’s an interesting concept that has led to some incredible tracks.
One of our favorites would be the track “Glock” which serves as a ballad of sorts on the album. It stars with some pitched-up vocal samples that set the tone for the rest of the song. Subsequently, Toliver comes in with some beautiful vocals of his own. It’s here where we get the line “hold my Glock when I’m in the club” which becomes a rallying cry for the hook. The track is an example of Toliver’s versatility, which is shown all throughout HARDSTONE PYSCHO‘s tracklist.
Let us know what you think of this brand-new Don Toliver track, in the comments section down below. How did you feel about HARDSTONE PYSCHO as a whole? Did you feel like this was Toliver’s best project to date, or could he have done better with this one? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
I can’t take a shower without no reefer (Uh-huh, uh-huh) Baby gon’ bust it open, you know I need ya It’s time to pop my meds, I need a re-up (Yeah, yeah) Huh, red two-seater (Skrrt) Marley got that tune, he got that heater (Come on)
Don Toliver finally came by with his highly sought after fourth album, HARDSTONE PSYCHO. Fans were dying to get their hands on the project as soon as “Bandit” premiered back in February. So far, it seems that a lot of people are pleased with the end result. The features are adding to that satisfaction, playing a major role on the record. Travis Scott, Future, Teezo Touchdown, Charlie Wilson, Cash Cobain, and Kodak Black all bring something to the table. The latter might have the top performance on “BROTHER STONE”, and it seems that it will find a spot in a lot of listeners’ rotations. Due to the song popping off already, Don did good by dropping the music video for “BROTHER STONE” moments ago.
We can see why, as the beat commands your attention right away. The twinkly and haunting piano melodies, along with the thumping bass and punchy kick drums add up for a winner of an instrumental. Kodak is arguably the best part of it though, with his stop-start flow and energetic delivery. Don also does his thing, keeping the engines revved. As for the music video, Don and Kodak head to the former’s home for a lit party with strippers and lowriders. The now 30-year-old father of one continues to rock his HARDSTONE PSYCHO leather get-up, further promoting this punk rock aesthetic. Travis Scott and Trae Tha Truth, two other Houston natives, make some brief cameos later on at a grungy nightclub. All of them sling ones at the women dancing around them, as they rage throughout the night. You can check out the new visuals with the link below.
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