Don Toliver: ‘Life of a DON,’ Capturing Life in Music and Working with Travis Scott | Apple Music

Don Toliver sits down with Ebro Darden to discuss his sophomore album, ‘Life of a DON.’ Don Toliver explains he has always felt a sense of responsibility attached to his name, and he is inspired by the powerful “Don-like” figures who have shaped his life. He explains to Ebro that he works best in an intimate studio, where he can collaborate and vibe with his friends and create new sounds. He reminisces on “Flocky Flocky” and working with Travis Scott, and explains the meaning behind songs like, “2AM.” Listen to Don Toliver on Apple Music: apple.co/LifeOfADonYT
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[@mellysick]

new album slaps.. intro XSCAPE is on repeat the vibes immaculate

[@cjlilbaby]

His best intro ever as of now

[@ZRow1234]

That 5x so hard too mane

[@noahfrazier8818]

Swangin on Westheimer 🔥😫🔥😫🔥

[@DerrickStratton-dasedesigns]

prolly my fav on the album lowkey

[@stasiabri4196]

One of my favorite off the album. You’re nice looking in your picture btw.

[@evancampbell533]

My God! (In my b high voice) 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mariusvenor]

that one and crossfaded 🤯

[@lil_keybo]

Were going til 5 in the mornin I caught you yawning, yeeaheayuh

[@Mfconcert9936]

This album will age so well

[@crackaza]

BOGUS such a heater, album is solid big up Donny 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ghostj252]

He leaked it at hard summer. My god is was the best day of my life 🔥🔥

[@JLEETHAL7]

This Album Is Seriously Special...That Swangin On Westheimer is DIFFERENT 🔥

[@bylyone23]

Really ? Doesn't it remind you another track from the 00s ...?

[@CT.ALEXX_]

Bro really didn’t say “You” for one his favorites and it’s the most beautiful song on the album lol

[@elliottobelliotnwaobi4779]

Big Facts. "I know you love to play games - but this ain't no reccess." Dont know why but that line is so fire. 'You' is fire.

[@Senshi12004]

Fr "You" is one of my fav songs in the album

[@will-sv2wh]

Or bogus and he made it seemed like he loved that song on the making of vid

[@evancampbell533]

Swangin on WestHeimer best song

[@heyMeph]

@@evancampbell533 spitting facts

[@LegendarySteelo]

Never heard Don speak before, he is so chilled. Such a great song writer🔥

[@mmcc6275]

Donny's tired of talkin' .... WHAT AN AMAZING TALENT! This album, particularly "You" and "Xscape" are stuck stuck stuck on repeat in my truck... "I done caught you late night in the club countin' your benjamins.." LEGENDARY...

[@daejuanhenry140]

Blessed to be born in this Age of Music with this Artist that touches the sounds I Love

[@Apitows]

congrats for the album Don, ur special. this album is a masterpiece, thanks for share your art wid us!

[@Sneakahead555]

Don is really getting his flowers man ! Been with him since he started and his growth is just getting bigger & bigger ! Me also being a Gemini, I feel I connect with him so much especially that he's big into fashion as well The album is flawless, another masterpiece. Thank you, Don 🔥

[@pee_dot_scott]

Music is in good hands with Don Toliver

[@goldeneagle9575]

Just seen Don the other day at the Raleigh NC concert. This dude is something else. Show was crazy.

[@destinywallace487]

Yes is was epic!

[@TheKondinho]

excited for this guy man. great album.

[@sizzn_]

Life Of A Don album was just what I expected, creative vibes and serious records. Donny just went for it ! 👏👏👏

[@dimitrioslange2789]

Been lovin flocky flocky and 2AM the most rn on that album 🔥gotta love don bro, super talented dude

[@AuthentikCreativity7]

Tell me what you need lil baby! put ya in double cs lil baby! “What you need” def my favorite don Toliver song

[@TheFatalDestiny_]

Don is one of my biggest inspirations for my music. Love Donny

[@rarexfiles]

I love these 2 together fr they chill 🔥

[@alexandershabazzi8890]

His tour will be special. It's only going to activate his ability further and we are going to see this man shine. I remember playing "Womack" and knew Don was special. I would love to see him collaborate with Timbaland or Missy.

[@marcus-oy9hu]

you're definitely from virginia 😭

[@johnnycostello8182]

Crazy don brought up no photos as his favorite song to perform. My fav song by don 🔥

[@gisellereyes6377]

I’ve been a fan since Donny Womack and he just amazes me every single time 💜

[@manifest8256]

He is so cute, he looks like a baby still that just grew up. Awww!

[@ashertheaudiophile1917]

Oh that's what Kali likes about him

[@Teefrom501]

2AM and company Pt 2🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carterwatson1949]

hugeee brand new fan!!

[@keenanrichardsonii7243]

This man articulates himself well

[@Krva]

so much luv

[@justtatyana9523]

One of my favorite mammals 😍😂❤️🙏🏽🙌🏽 Still have Life of a Don on repeat no skips.🤟🏽

[@MRHIDEF]

Incredible album, big ups Don

[@kjdabeatmaker]

No photos will forever be different 🐐

[@Saucegurl]

Great answers ! Not many new artists have good answers like this

[@FamouSoon]

life of a don is iconic and legendary

[@ezporcelain]

MIND BLOWING

[@collegeduke118]

Great interview!!

[@JLEETHAL7]

My Manger Tells Me Don Toliver Worked At My Job At Outback Steakhouse as a Waiter Like I Am Right Now ...lol..I'm Keep Grinding

[@josh-cq3ju]

You next brotha 🤝

[@DavisMoto]

That’s funny, My music engineer used to work right there wit him too lol . They used to have sessions after work

[@omarsalazar1691]

Don toliver is the only new artist that deserves the attention. AOTY and it ain’t even close

[@_yesp]

2AM hits hard

[@whooo71]

Крутейший альбом. Музыка на высоте. Не обычный вокал. Супер.

[@abdel2695]

He a gem for real

[@Azraeluchiha999]

No photos is insane! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MellowMusic1]

This was an honest interview

[@niphothesilent1993]

Smoke is my favorite track Don never ever dissapoints😪❤

[@tunilalao1896]

The Don.👌👌No bad songs ever.

[@SiLLKYMUSIC]

Don’s such an inspiration. One day I’ll join the Cactus camp

[@nastynate838]

dude a whole icon. 2020 tried to stop my boy, but this album solidified the kid

[@Skeamerz.]

This album is gonna cure like fine wine

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

This location mafiosos asf. In a wine cellar/restaurant, and the filming and lighting is beautiful

[@Gcode609]

Company 1 and 2 are 🔥🔥🔥

[@realkidrage]

i knew this was going to be some smoke when i first heard What You Need. I was losing it .

[@samojedny]

I like how honest he is

[@rich697]

To be honest ….one of the best interviews….tbh

[@samojedny]

@@rich697 honestly

[@tpatzzz]

Album gets better with every listen

[@Evergreen11612]

I like don toliver music 😀🤟

[@yashasv1859]

That flocky flocky hits no cap!!!!! DONDONDON

[@Govereverythin]

But I gotta see the whole tour!!

[@Whodreamy_]

I love donnnnn

[@616boy]

Can’t wait to see Gunna dressed up like Oprah giving us a breakdown of his upcoming album

[@pablobenitez3244]

lmaooooo

[@nemasisnicholls9385]

I love him 😁

[@bugsbfats4267]

Cross faded, 2am, get thrower, bogus🔥🔥

[@vladiylouie7732]

Ebro such a good interviewer

[@isaacmunoz9690]

LOAD is amazing 💯% favorite song is YOU

[@khaleelmills9731]

MANS HEAT HIMSELF 🔥

[@DOLLA-BILLS]

You is really a perfect tune

[@SamiDaComposer]

It’s crazy too cuz Donny getting more chains too I rmbr when he got out in at 20k and had that cactus jack chain angus he rocked tf out of it until he got his “cheese” up

[@Trevino_Tc]

DON🔥

[@DV5Dewey]

Xscape hit different !!!

[@izuraheman4899]

Omfg my first time hearing his talking voice. Its so cool ngl

[@ZRow1234]

Very solid album

[@jamahljohnson6276]

Dons projectory in the next 5 years . 🐐

[@SEVENKAYNE]

00:24 lol

[@khesipresents1885]

Dude looked bored

[@nastyboywin]

Hehehe

[@szasremmurd8002]

I’m soo hurt he ain’t mention YOU 😩🤞🏼

[@SamiDaComposer]

That’s casein don toliver rmbr when bro was at 20k and I would always wonder when is he gonna blow

[@111moonlightX]

I feel like this album is going to even influence travis s album the space tone sound & the latino melodies

[@gianni7008]

Lonestar 🏄🏾‍♂️

[@georgettaliddile5321]

Blessings

[@angelalvarez8518]

Yesss

[@angelalvarez8518]

2AM get throwed way bigger and bogus 🔥

[@Nicolas111]

LET ME PULL UP LATE DON A LEGEND

[@jamiekimber]

nobody: DONNY T: "well to be honest"

[@Juiceemv]

I don't think yall realized what he said on 13:29 but he said he's gonna drop a new album while on tour 😤😤😤🔥🔥🔥

[@dennymovado2495]

No way. No photos my fav song

[@bjr816]

When I heard Donny Womack mixtape I said this dude has the potential to be as big or bigger than Travis just like how Travis has reached Ye’s stardom. Don has delivered on all 3 projects so far.

[@mikewill5828]

fyee

[@sonneycobbo30]

Donny is too good

[@gabdotnetmate]

what i gathered from this interview: well, to be honest.

[@c-k4746]

5x is the best dogggggg

[@kaylajimenezzzz]

Houston 10/20 ❤️‍🔥

[@DASBOTSCH]

Keam Toliver

[@officialpharsyde]

can’t wait to see Donny on The Weeknd’s after hours tour. LOAD top 3 aoty

[@bam42mviews71]

Now that's a good thumbnail

[@kaktusjacques9052]

BABY KEEM X DON TOLIVER!!! LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN

[@atalia8399]

XSCAPE one of the best songs on the album😍😍😍😍

[@crowey5201]

Why is no one talking about how good ‘you’ is

[@nemasisnicholls9385]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@enda4074]

0:24 the wine glass lmao

[@joy222duhwrld]

crazy pop smoke was suppose to have no photos. would’ve been crazy

[@ChuHefner]

DonLifE iykyk

[@prodgroovyCHU]

Mans said Faygo W

[@waveyvlogs]

Five in the morningggg I caught you yawning yeaaaaah

[@alirezack]

Vibey Don

[@Minorhead]

Someone show Don how to hold that glass thooo