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

[@Mfconcert9936]

This album will age so well

[@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

[@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 🔥🔥

[@LegendarySteelo]

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

[@JLEETHAL7]

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

[@bylyone23]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@pee_dot_scott]

Music is in good hands with Don Toliver

[@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 🔥

[@keenanrichardsonii7243]

This man articulates himself well

[@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!

[@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

[@daejuanhenry140]

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

[@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 😭

[@TheKondinho]

excited for this guy man. great album.

[@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

[@Apitows]

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

[@rarexfiles]

I love these 2 together fr they chill 🔥

[@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

[@Teefrom501]

2AM and company Pt 2🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sizzn_]

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

[@whooo71]

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

[@MRHIDEF]

Incredible album, big ups Don

[@dimitrioslange2789]

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

[@gisellereyes6377]

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

[@collegeduke118]

Great interview!!

[@kjdabeatmaker]

No photos will forever be different 🐐

[@johnnycostello8182]

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

[@carterwatson1949]

hugeee brand new fan!!

[@ezporcelain]

MIND BLOWING

[@_yesp]

2AM hits hard

[@FamouSoon]

life of a don is iconic and legendary

[@Saucegurl]

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

[@Azraeluchiha999]

No photos is insane! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Krva]

so much luv

[@Skeamerz.]

This album is gonna cure like fine wine

[@omarsalazar1691]

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

[@justtatyana9523]

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

[@Gcode609]

Company 1 and 2 are 🔥🔥🔥

[@tunilalao1896]

The Don.👌👌No bad songs ever.

[@MellowMusic1]

This was an honest interview

[@yashasv1859]

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

[@abdel2695]

He a gem for real

[@SiLLKYMUSIC]

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

[@niphothesilent1993]

Smoke is my favorite track Don never ever dissapoints😪❤

[@616boy]

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

[@pablobenitez3244]

lmaooooo

[@samojedny]

I like how honest he is

[@rich697]

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

[@samojedny]

@@rich697 honestly

[@nastynate838]

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

[@tpatzzz]

Album gets better with every listen

[@DV5Dewey]

Xscape hit different !!!

[@khaleelmills9731]

MANS HEAT HIMSELF 🔥

[@realkidrage]

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

[@vladiylouie7732]

Ebro such a good interviewer

[@isaacmunoz9690]

LOAD is amazing 💯% favorite song is YOU

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

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

[@Govereverythin]

But I gotta see the whole tour!!

[@szasremmurd8002]

I’m soo hurt he ain’t mention YOU 😩🤞🏼

[@ZRow1234]

Very solid album

[@nemasisnicholls9385]

I love him 😁

[@DOLLA-BILLS]

You is really a perfect tune

[@nohunxho7446]

I love donnnnn

[@Evergreen11612]

I like don toliver music 😀🤟

[@georgettaliddile5321]

Blessings

[@bugsbfats4267]

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

[@angelalvarez8518]

2AM get throwed way bigger and bogus 🔥

[@jamiekimber]

nobody: DONNY T: "well to be honest"

[@Trevino_Tc]

DON🔥

[@gianni7008]

Lonestar 🏄🏾‍♂️

[@angelalvarez8518]

Yesss

[@jamahljohnson6276]

Dons projectory in the next 5 years . 🐐

[@111moonlightX]

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

[@gabdotnetmate]

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

[@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

[@mikewill5828]

fyee

[@Nicolas111]

LET ME PULL UP LATE DON A LEGEND

[@c-k4746]

5x is the best dogggggg

[@izuraheman4899]

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

[@sonneycobbo30]

Donny is too good

[@dennymovado2495]

No way. No photos my fav song

[@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 😤😤😤🔥🔥🔥

[@SamiDaComposer]

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

[@kaylajimenezzzz]

Houston 10/20 ❤️‍🔥

[@DASBOTSCH]

Keam Toliver

[@kaktusjacques9052]

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

[@bam42mviews71]

Now that's a good thumbnail

[@officialpharsyde]

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

[@joy222duhwrld]

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

[@atalia8399]

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

[@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.

[@FENDEL_PR]

Whats that brand on Ebros hat?? Been seeing it a lot on celebrities

[@enda4074]

0:24 the wine glass lmao

[@nemasisnicholls9385]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@waveyvlogs]

Five in the morningggg I caught you yawning yeaaaaah

[@drearperry8727]

My favorite track is 5x

[@cmooreHD]

Been on repeat since first listen.

[@drearperry8727]

@@cmooreHD same

[@crowey5201]

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

[@alirezack]

Vibey Don

[@prodgroovyCHU]

Mans said Faygo W

[@KidCzor]

🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥