Life of a Don
Don Toliver · 2021
69 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B
A seamless blend of melodic hooks and atmospheric beats that captures the essence of contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drugs N Hella Melodies — This track stands out with its intricate production and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of love and addiction.
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Swangin’ on Westheimer — The song exhibits Toliver's signature blend of rhythmic flow and melodic sensibility, making it a quintessential representation of his artistry.
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What You Need — With its catchy chorus and smooth instrumentation, this track showcases Toliver's ability to balance vulnerability with confidence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and melodic elements but lacks significant depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of atmospheric production, with layered synths and reverb-heavy vocals that create a dreamy soundscape.
- The running time is extended, with multiple tracks exceeding four minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and musical ideas.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- late-night introspection and vibes
- vibrant energy for social settings
- dynamic flow with smooth transitions
- engaging storytelling through melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 8, 2021, Life of a Don follows Don Toliver's debut album, Heaven or Hell, which established him as a rising star in the hip-hop scene. This album further solidified his unique sound and artistic direction, showcasing an evolution in his lyrical themes and production style as he navigated celebrity life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swae Lee· Travis Scott· Lil Uzi Vert
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 XSCAPE 2:36
- 2 5X 2:12
- 3 Way Bigger 3:16
- 4 Flocky Flocky 3:03
- 5 What You Need 3:37
- 6 Double Standards 3:11
- 7 Swangin’ on Westheimer 4:48
- 8 Drugs N Hella Melodies 3:18
- 9 2AM 2:45
- 10 Get Throwed 2:35
- 11 Company Pt 2 3:31
- 12 OUTERSPACE 3:46
- 13 Smoke 3:19
- 14 You 3:33
- 15 Crossfaded 2:39
- 16 BOGUS 3:19
- 17 What You Need 4:48
- 18 Drugs N Hella Melodies 4:02
- 19 Behind Don Toliver’s “Life of a Don” 8:51
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