Life Of A DON
by Don Toliver
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Oct 13, 2021
    60
    The album does have its share of standout moments. ... But Don Toliver remains, perhaps intentionally, impenetrably enigmatic. In a culture replete with mysterious superstars, it makes Life of a Don ultimately a bit frustrating.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
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  1. destinyfan1
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    An album that displays both his strengths and weaknesses.
    On this album donny goes more to a calm r&b sound instead of the loud trap    An album that displays both his strengths and weaknesses.
    On this album donny goes more to a calm r&b sound instead of the loud trap sounds.(some of those type of tracks are on here as well).
    The strength of don toliver is his amazing voice , not that his singing is incredible , but his voice is very unique. It can instantly make you hooked in to the track. Shame that he uses a bit to much autotune on some tracks.
    The production is outstanding but i do feel like tracks like bogus carry don toliver a bit to much.(still slaps though).
    His r&b songs go from boring to interesting, double standards is the only song with real meaning i think but i couldn't care less what he has to say. Which displays another weakness and that is his lyrics which sometimes are even cringy.
    Swanging on westheimer feels a bit long and boring at first but is probably the best r&b song on here if you listen to it more.
    I want to see more hard trap bangers because right now don toliver is the best at those. He already said that he wants to lean more in the r&b lane but he will need improve a lot to be succesfull in that lane. You is another interesting track with some amazing vocals and melodies. But it kinda lost some replayability over time.
    Top 5 tracks:
    - what you need
    - way bigger
    - swanging on westheimer
    - 2am
    - bogus/ you
    worst tracks:
    - get throwed
    - company pt 2
    - xscape    … Full Review »
  2. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
    Don Toliver's second studio album "Life of a DON" showcases both the Houston artist's strengths and weaknesses. Besides catchy and slickDon Toliver's second studio album "Life of a DON" showcases both the Houston artist's strengths and weaknesses. Besides catchy and slick hooks, there is a decent mix of chill hip-hop and loud trap. Strong production with good instrumentals and dope beats - or as Donny would say "hella melodies".

    Don Toliver makes an interesting development compared to his debut album "Heaven or Hell". Unfortunately, there is a lack of deeper meaning in his lyrics, which are sometimes hollow. Songs like "Get Throwned" or "Company Pt 2" seem like gap fillers and show Don Toliver's weaknesses.

    Overall a good Hip Hop record, which can be perfectly listened to for late night chill or drive sessions.

    My favorites:
    "Flocky Flocky"
    "Swangin' on Westheimer"
    "5X"
    "What You Need"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 26, 2022    … Full Review »
  3. Renffur
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Life of a Don showcases just what Don Toliver can do with a euphoric instrumental. He shows that the hype surrounding his feature on "DONDA"Life of a Don showcases just what Don Toliver can do with a euphoric instrumental. He shows that the hype surrounding his feature on "DONDA" was true and real. Life of a Don from start to finish is a great listen and has excellent production!… Full Review »
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