Don Toliver - Octane (R.I. Review)

Don Toliver is a rapper/singer from Texas, US. "Octane" is an album that is very interesting. Don Toliver is a part of Travis Scott's Cactus Jack crew, he's a Rolling Loud veteran, and he is very proudly "a sketchy individual". Despite that, this album is more emotional than "Hurry Up Tomorrow" and "Swag 2". The production is emotional, but his melodies keep up with it. You just can't fake that kind of sincerity. The lyrics are very ordinary hip hop, but while there are no love songs, the vibe is borderline emo. Don't get it twisted, the album is very good, it just clashes with his image. He talks about his questionable background, the lyrics are at best about hookups, the imagery and videos target male audiences exclusively, but he really is very vulnerable on this album, and for some reason, it works.

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Asap Rocky - Don't Be Dumb (R.I. Review)

Asap Rocky's infamously long-teased comeback is finally here. Asap Rocky is an authentic person, and unlike most rappers, his persona is branded on the scale of a mainstream artist. His name weighs as much as his music if not tremendously more so this release is in the shadow of his acting, clothing, modeling, and relationship with Rihanna. That doesn't mean it's bad, it's just a little scattered. He plays around with punk, club, and a few other genres in a way that seems a little too playful and experimental; rather than confident and intentional. The quality of the rap is consistently good. There's a surprise collaboration with Tyler, The Creator at the end that feels very satisfying and high-energy. His target audience seems to be relatively young skaters, rather than hip hop heads, or yuppies, but it successfully captures the angsty style of 2026 adolescent music. One painfully disappointing missed opportunity would be a feature from... Rihanna!

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