TDE Got Another One, Doechii's "Alligator Bites Never Heal" Is FIRE

[@richykamtcheu3551]

It's incredible how palpable her greatness is when you listen to her. It's undeniable and all we need to do now is to support and spread the word about her🎉🎉

[@RobMarkman]

Spread the gospel!!

[@arejean2089]

@@richykamtcheu3551 preach!!! That part! We need to actually SUPPORT good music!

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

FACTS!! I've been doing my part!!

[@uluvjordan]

I can feel a new era of hip hop emerging.

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

FACTS!!

[@Hey_Wiinter]

Doechii definitely feels like a breath of fresh air. Solid project top to bottom. I love Death Roll and Slide

[@RobMarkman]

Slide is so damn smooth

[@allonabeezy]

@@RobMarkmanslide is a hit record off top. I can hear SZA on remix

[@richykamtcheu3551]

The first section of the project was really impressive with the quality of rapping she exhibits on those tracks. Then she switched up and sang like an RnB act. Then she did the pop stuff to show even further how much range she has. I'm rooting for her all the way 💪🏾💪🏾

[@RobMarkman]

Facts!!!

[@albertoramos224]

No skips. One of my fav hip hop projects of the year male or female. Doechii is one of them ones!

[@norwoodsstokes3883]

I rocked with the whole project becuz the versatility is on full display....so wen u reach....Boom Bap...it kind of encapsulates her artistry & what Doechii wanted to particular showcased with ABNH......SHE'S EVERYTHING....🐊🐊🐊🐊🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯

[@RobMarkman]

🔥🔥🔥

[@allonabeezy]

Boom Bap was her talkn her shit so beautifully

[@norwoodsstokes3883]

@@allonabeezy ....yeah...dats one interpretation as part of the swamp sections....but as far as in the context of ABNH....it gives far greater meaning

[@CarlClinto]

She’s super talented. Loved this tape. Can’t wait to hear her progress as an artist

[@RobMarkman]

Facts!!

[@jroameverywhere]

"Yucky Blucky Fruitcake" perked my ears and been following since. TDE's eye for talent is still elite. Doechii is really checked all the marks for a coming out project!

[@RobMarkman]

Facts!

[@diccy_]

Doechii has so much potential. She can rap rap, she can sing well, her visuals are top tier and her energy is on point. She's gonna be big for sure. Also, as a die hard Kendrick fan, while listening to this project it felt as exciting as discovering Dot's catalog back in the days. So I was surprised that Top himself had that same feeling. I'm rooting for her

[@cameronw8930]

This is definitely one of the best albums this year. Front to back

[@ForeignAffairzVevo]

She has a 90’s boom bap sound. She definitely sounds like a female version of the male TDE artists we already know. She chose the right label to sign to regardless of the discrepancies she feels may exist. No other label is going to make her a star with the sound she has and that’s a fact.

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

That is so true!! Because, Capitol records low key fucking her up!! She's not just another cash grab artist!!

[@adamdevereaux2713]

She got many sounds, ‘cause she versatile like dat. I hope no one expects her to stay one sound, ‘cause they gon’ be disappointed. She already talkin’ about explorin’ other sounds and sonic ideas.

[@jeremycole4309]

Catfish, Skipp, Death Roll, Slide are my favorites right now.. Whole project phenomenal though 🔥

[@CaminoKev]

I first heard Doechii when she slid on Smino's "Pro Freak". She is definitely special.

[@adamdevereaux2713]

She really stood out on “Pro Freak”.

[@FrayBombTV]

also, doechii’s greatness is just so undeniable. she’s my favorite artist, and she deserves so much acclaim. this does feel like it’s going to be like her big recognition. and i’m so here for it, man. she’s been working hard. i’ve been putting everybody i can on to her.

[@mikae345]

It would be crazy if Kendrick had her on his new album. That would give her a wild push

[@monetcarty2970]

So glad to see this mixtape being covered. Doechii's project is a breath of fresh air.

[@josmoore6007]

Doechii is a breath of fresh air!

[@allonabeezy]

TDE comparing this to Section 80. I feel like she can do anything she wants from a lyrical standpoint. Her livestream album release sold me completely

[@MichaelBrown-ti1un]

Never thought about it like that, but that's a good comparison. Both artists, Kendrick & Doechii, on those respective projects, found their "voice," while still experimenting.

[@diddlysquat9974]

Doechii is ITTTTT. The way i love that mixtape...lord ❤

[@iAmCodeRed]

Denial is a river gave me Camp Lo vibes

[@RobMarkman]

Beat wise you’re right. WOW. I see what you’re saying. When she said turns out the girl was really a dude i got Epmd Jane 3 vibes lol

[@YourChicGeek]

I'm a 90's and early 2000's music fan-- but I LOVEEE Rap and I love this project. Rooting hard for Doechii. This mixtape is great. I would love to hear Kendrick and some of the other folks from TDE get on Profit with her.

[@AlysiaWilliams-oy5ti]

That would be fire!!

[@jordanyroc4724]

I have a lot to say… First of all, so glad that you’re using your platform to shine light on this incredible project, Rob. As usual, you articulated that very well. TDE! A brand you can trust! They’re cemented as one of the best hip-hop labels ever. And hands down the best of their time. They deserve criticism for the lack of releases in recent years, and some drama between the artists and the label. But they always deliver quality. And no label has a better track record of finding new talent, developing them into complete well rounded artists with their own unique sound, and when they present them to the world, you see the complete vision. And none of their artists sound the same which is quite impressive. As for Doechii… she has all the tools to become a superstar and a legendary artist. A highly skilled MC, very good singer, great song writer, versatile, great live performer. She has the talent, the look, the visuals, the personality, and she’s on the right label. Rapsody aside, I’ve been highly critical of the current state of female rap. Though the women are thriving, the skill level, subject matter, and imaging all leave a lot to be desired. “Alligator Bites Never Heal” is incredible! This project is a breath of fresh air. The overall direction, song making, flows, lyricism, singing, vocal inflections, production, sequencing, are all so very well done. She delivered a masterpiece. “DEATH ROLL” is my favorite song, but the entire project is amazing. Zero skips. Hopefully it performs well commercially and establishes her as a star in the making. She gained a fan in me.

[@adamdevereaux2713]

So happy people FINALLY woke up to Doechii.

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@GoogleGehlen]

Denial is a river in Egypt is my fav. And her flows of Nissan are great, that switchup into the trap grace Jones section smacks.

[@RobMarkman]

Facts

[@jesussolis595]

It’s criminal that she ain’t getting more praise!

[@RobMarkman]

We giving the praise! It’s gonna grow

[@MichaelBrown-ti1un]

It's starting to happen organically. Once Top Dawg/Capitol really put that machine fully behind her, she's outta here. There's 2-3 more songs off this mixtape that potentially have legs.

[@sicklecellwithdr.o]

Doechii is such a breath of fresh air! Alligator Bites Never Heal was the most original creative sound I have heard from a rapper in a while!

[@RobMarkman]

FR

[@louisnusenu9876]

Just finished listening to it. Her singing is just as good as her rapping. All around great project

[@RobMarkman]

Facts

[@nathanmartin455]

It's insanely good. Those first couple tracks she comes out swinging so hard. I am so excited to watch her grow with future releases. We want to hear your tracks Rob!

[@RobMarkman]

Insanely good!!! As far as me, definitely dropping new music this year. If you haven’t heard this one, it’s a good representation of what i do kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYWZhoKOrt6MpcUsi=z_7zmk0zZ0sADXD5

[@ForeignAffairzVevo]

You should do a live segment once in a while, bro. You have some dope points and I’d love to debate you on some hip hop topics. At times I feel like I went down the wrong profession because although I make fire music I ACTUALLY LOVE, LIVE, AND BREATHE THIS HIP HOP SHXT. I watch a lot of people giving commentary and they don’t even know what they’re talking about half the time 🤦🏽‍♂️. You and Akademiks are two journalists that I respect because you actually can tell that you’re truly paying attention to the culture. I don’t have to agree with everything you guys say to acknowledge that you have well-informed opinions. Respect. ✊🏽💯

[@perpetuaonyango7851]

I love Catfish, Skipp, Wait and Boom Bap. Her flow is what I need in an MC. She has everything!

[@kingklassic3522]

Shes incredible. Great singer and great rqpper and creatively shes high level too

[@lovechild1024]

🐊💜🔥🐊💜🔥🐊💜🔥

[@lewisg.5240]

i agree with top when he said the tape gave him the same feeling section 80 did. kendrick was here to stay and so is doechii

[@QuinnBJones]

This album is Absolutely Stunning Fresh and New a breath of fresh air as far as female rap goes…I love the subject matter and the fact that she got more open on certain topics. “ HIDE N SEEK” “WAIT” are just some of my favorite tracks but altogether I love every single song🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@perpetuaonyango7851]

This mixtape does feel like one of ‘em ones frfr.

[@louisnusenu9876]

Album is fire. Really love her singing performance. Sounds so soulful and her rapping is just as good. Definitely going to be in my rotation

[@FrayBombTV]

she wasn’t talking about TDE when she was talking about her label. she’s also under capitol. TDE is fully supported her with the music she wants to make. it’s capitol that’s trying to make her do pop music more. but anyway this is a great review & your music takes are super solid. ima subscribe now!

[@RobMarkman]

Possible for sure. Thanks for the sub

[@nicolecameron8098]

A breath of fresh air 🤲🏾

[@paulbarnes8732]

This project was so versatile. No track felt like she was "trying to do" x genre/lane of music. She DID every lane well. No dip in quality with no matter what she was going for. And the rollout coming full circle with the swamp/alligator theme was fire too

[@mustafaahali3474]

This album shocked the hell out of me fam!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RobMarkman]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CrownedxKay]

Doechii most def one of those ones☝🏾, she’s an absolute POWERHOUSE and I see her amassing continual Global Success and Cult-like following 7:35 - It’s not necessarily always TDE where the creative differences are… It oftentimes the partnering Label, in this case Capitol wanting to tract her artistry one-way while she’s working with TDE for development and to keep her artistic integrity

[@lovechild1024]

I am totally enamored with this project!! The track "Wait" is also one that has stayed on repeat. All of your insights are totally spot on! She gave us everything. So much nostalgia but newness. Great job Doechii and TDE!

[@the-lil-x]

I didnt know who she was just clicked on the album to see what it was and instantly i was like oh yeah she the one didnt realize she was on tde until she used kendricks get top on the phone... On boom bap... She actually was reminding me or him just from the mixture of so many different styles and influences yet a completely authentic sound... She is dope... And the title had me expecting some r&b man hating ive been traumatized and hurt dysfunctional type shit... But no she is the gator... And might i add it was such a dope project because it feels like a very classic album with just the beat selection and sonics of the album like i would listen to an instrumental version of the album but the she is spitting and i so appreciate a women that raps about anything but her vagina... Not only does she have bars but also substance.. she at the same time reminds me of a rapsody a rah digga a lauryn hill... But she sounds like a doja katt that has a soul and grew up black and didnt lose her mind doing all these antics and weird attention seeking shit.... Tde is a beast man from blue slides sirs album and now this... all dope and distinct sounds they know how to pick and develop artists I give the album a 8.75 or about 4 mics not perfect but damn near Great project i thought i was the only one cause i didnt hear people talking about it

[@au4146]

Wait was probably my favourite song

[@RobMarkman]

🔥

[@MonsterDeluxe]

Great pick Rob!

[@RobMarkman]

I didn’t pick doechii. Doechii picked me lol

[@7octoberz]

This is an amazing project from start to finish. She is def the full package from lyricist, poet and singer. Def gonna have this on my rotation, its in my top 10 of rap projects of 2024!

[@swishersweeter7]

i’m ngl i hadn’t checked out her past work but something about these tracks and rollout felt special and pulled me in definitely a solid album

[@asharobinson0504]

been knowing who she is for a couple years now. never really tapped into her music til this mixtape (which was random) this project is GREAT. & thats not something that I just say. if she go on tour im def going to a concert. she just gained a fan 🧚🏾

[@mhbarnes05]

Loved the EPMD reference Rob. Doechii had a great album. Boom Bap was 🔥

[@RobMarkman]

Felt like Jane 3 or something … storytelling wise lol. 🫡

[@lewisg.5240]

hide n seek to bloom, to death roll, to profit and into boom bap was an insane run. as well as the final five. i’ll live with this whole project for a while i’m sure

[@richhomiechef]

I'm new to Doechii myself. Incredible, the bit I've heard so far. Wow. Good looking out dude

[@RobMarkman]

Glad you enjoy it.

[@richhomiechef]

@@RobMarkman Between Doechii and Denzel Curry, seems like Florida artists are killing it right now

[@bozosworld5806]

I think Doechii is so talented a couple of her songs had me feeling like I did listening to slick Rick. I also think she could be the modern day Lauren Hill

[@RobMarkman]

Denial is a River gave me Rick vibes as well

[@markdeejay86]

This is another TDE classic indeed

[@bobbysealemeals]

I've had Nissan Altima on repeat for weeks and it got me hyped for the project, love her versatility and can't wait to see what we get from her next

[@RobMarkman]

Next? I have to live with this for a few lol But i feel you tho!!

[@337bryce]

isaiah rashad’s “wat u sed” was my introduction to doechii. it sampled this song “bunnyhop” which was a staple out here in louisiana when i was a teen. that sample plus this girl i never heard before on the 2nd verse blew my f mind. an i been tapped in to doe ever since. i get where u comin from, i’m 35 and i understand u don’t wanna speak too soon, but trust me, your analysis of her as an artist is 100% correct. she’s cut from that cloth and she bout to wipe the whole game down with it💪🏾

[@337bryce]

&i can’t pick my favorite song, but bein from a place close to houston, i have a bias to “skipp” which is crazy cuz there are no skipps on this project😂

[@arejean2089]

This was straight fire. Old Man Ebro has been really hyping her, so I heard the name before, but this was incredible. This project reminded me of the hip hop platinum era. Very Lauryn, Nicki, Missy, Mos Def, (dare I say Drake?) etc, just so hip hop premium skill. It's just so unique, smart, and refreshing. Reminds of the best of hip hop. Wow.

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah super well rounded!!!!! Hip Hop all around

[@allonabeezy]

GTFO has Atl vibes too MOVE BIHH

[@ObeyAmmalol]

It’s been on repeat for me

[@lewisg.5240]

no skips, for sure

[@LanceMcClaren]

Yeah she one of them ones. You don’t hear artists like her very often

[@RobMarkman]

Nope

[@marchood04]

Big fan of Doechii. Loved her on "Persuasive" and on Smino's "Pro Freak" (RIP Fatman Scoop). This new project is dope. My favorite track at the moment is "Bullfrog" but there is a lot to choose from on this project. I suspect I'll have a new favorite next week! Peace!

[@RobMarkman]

For real. I don’t know which is my favorite just yet.

[@albertwilliams7547]

Gotta redo my albums of the year list shoutout to my failed talking stage for putting me on Doe a few years ago

[@loveshot98]

I know Stankapoo is the first song on the mixtape, but I can't help but love it so much, she's so fucking real, and she slides with so many flows in 2 minutes that it feels like I'm hearing it from the first time every time I listen to it. Death Roll is another favorite of mine, I love when she's in her introspective bag, it resonates a lot with me, especially as I identify myself so much with who she is as a person and where she came from.

[@Hendrix.Robinson]

This is a totally different tone from the big Sean video, Rob 🤔

[@RobMarkman]

Wore a different shirt And changed my drawers too lmaoooooo

[@Hendrix.Robinson]

😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MartyMcFly__25]

I really enjoyed Doechii’s latest project I hope she’s embraced by the larger women rap community and is not just painted into the back packer lane. My fellow backpackers need to be weary of weaponizing our enjoyment of Doechii against other women in hip hop. That said the mixtape is amazing and really is breath of fresh air. From go she catches your attention immediately loved that it was compact listen. She fit in A LOT in 47 mins. Fav tracks of mine are Fireflies, Boom Bap, Hide N Seek

[@benjvmxn]

Don't think you mentioned Death Roll. That's my favorite track from the mixtape. Feels like the most complete song. Love it! Whole mixtape is dope tho. I agree with much of what you said for sure.

[@matthewhendricks6764]

Top Dog said this album gave him the same vibes as section80. This was more like Good Kid Maad City for me. It felt like story telling, the beats were filthy, the raps and voices were fire. Run time wasnt too long despite the number of tracks. 11 out of 10 rating.

[@diddlysquat9974]

Catfish is def my fav!

[@terrancewalker6224]

Man I just listened😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 this album the sound I mean everything about it. Rap album of the year candidate period male or female. It definitely sounds like 90s production updated. She really killed it

[@arcanaatl]

ALL FACTS!! ✨🐊🖤

[@sammytvlu]

I'd like to see a TDE vs Dreamville rosters strengths and weaknesses

[@sammytvlu]

Tape is 🔥

[@RobMarkman]

🤔🤔🤔

[@Honorableogun]

Have you decided on an album review for this month? At some point in time I would like for you to run thru Taylor Allderdice and break down the story and concept

[@jettxjordan]

813 represent

[@edisondlr813]

Boiled Peanuts goated

[@allonabeezy]

The livestream played A few unreleased Ray Vaughn n Devin Malik songs too 🔥🔥

[@imvni]

“Huh” has me in the chockhold . I ran to it this morning.

[@au4146]

She reminded me of busta rhymes on the mixtape first half

[@krisadams4561]

Can’t wait for that drizzy feature

[@averytavonmusic]

I hope you remember this name Rob, AveryTavon. One day you'll be reviewing my music. Much love brother. Doechii is fire no lie. ♨️

[@MyronLicht]

She needs to collab with Kendrick immediately!

[@jaye5926]

I listened 2 her mixtape 1 time : the potential is there but we will see...

[@salomaonplanetsaturn]

Better than Big Sean's album 😬😊

[@jaye5926]

sean don been dope 4 about 15 years & has had major success : pump your brakes : she is just trying 2 make a name 4 herself...

[@salomaonplanetsaturn]

@@jaye5926 I compare two same week projects. This one is better 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jg-ut1es]

i was sleeping on her, really enjoyed the song SLIDE

[@RobMarkman]

She’s really dope

[@jg-ut1es]

@@RobMarkman She is dope, I’m looking forward to what’s to come from her and TDE. I feel like a major shift in music is happening.

[@cameronw8930]

You damn near gotta be tone deaf to not get it. No disrespect to folks that are disabled in that manner. You can’t honestly sit here are say this ain’t one of them projects. I can see a world where guys may not vibe with her lyrics because it’s a women’s point of view or not vibe with her rapping voice. I would caution those types to open their minds. Kendrick threw people off too with the voice inflections. We can’t act like Missy ain’t an all time emcee regardless of gender. If you can’t acknowledge this then I see how one can be blinded by Doechii’s greatness.

[@TariqAmazin]

The first half of this was aiiight at best for me but from track 9 for me it then picks up and goes! But that’s off the first listen so don’t shoot me 😅

[@JhaneTheLady]

We all need to break this “mixtape” down together I got soo much… I feel like she pays homage to Lil Kim on Stanka Pooh and Bullfrog She embodies Lisa Left Eye on Boiled Peanuts and Denial Is A River. Those 2 tracks it’s as if Left Eye came back to life and guarantee if Left Eye was still here this is what it would sound like I have no doubt about it. On GTFO I feel like she lowkey disses Doja Cat and copies/pokes at her flow. I also feel like this how TDE wanted SZA to be. I feel like towards the end she embodies SZA on Fireflies and Beverly Hills

[@montanajames9144]

Bro u didn’t play the song

[@RobMarkman]

I never do. Don’t want my videos being flagged or claimed by the label.

[@jacobslinalx89]

the overly sexulized songs seemed out of place on the album. but it was a good project.... is she beefing with top tho?

[@TheBulBey]

Word? I've been sceptical 🧐

[@RobMarkman]

Nah. It’s worth it to check it out

[@k_chantale3692]

The whole album is 🔥

[@FrayBombTV]

she’s one of the best rappers out male or female. you missing out if you don’t take a listen to her music

[@Kingtut111]

Bout to listen to her off your recommendation 🫡