Yeat and Don Toliver are two artists who have captivated the rap world with their signature sounds and devoted fanbases. Yeat, known for his experimental, genre-blurring beats and energetic delivery, and Don Toliver, whose melodic hooks and collaborations with superstars like Travis Scott have earned him widespread acclaim, are now coming together for a highly anticipated collaborative album. The news dropped unexpectedly in a Pitchfork profile about the upcoming Summer Smash Festival, where both artists are set to perform.
Yeat and Don Toliver will be headlining the opening night of the Summer Smash Festival on June 20, where fans were initially expecting solo performances with a few collaborations sprinkled in. However, the bombshell revelation that the two would be releasing an album together before their set has set the internet ablaze with excitement. The news has left fans eager to see how their unique sounds will fuse, especially given their individual success and star-studded backing. Yeat’s frequent releases, including two projects in 2024, and Don Toliver’s critically acclaimed Hardstone Psycho album further illustrate the intensity of their respective musical trajectories.
While details about the collaborative album are still scarce, both artists have had a productive year. Yeat, whose fast-paced release schedule is partly driven by his ability to compose songs quickly, has announced plans for a solo album, A DANGEROUS LYFE, set for release in 2025. In a 2024 profile with The Fader, Yeat shared his creative process, revealing that he doesn’t write lyrics in the traditional sense, preferring to freestyle and let the track’s energy guide him. “I don’t write anything, everything just comes off the top,” he said. “It could feel very personal, but then four bars later I’m sh*t talking. It’s like your life, everything’s back and forth.” His ability to create on the fly, combined with his experimental production, makes his music stand out in the trap and hyperpop scene.
On the other hand, Don Toliver’s Hardstone Psycho received widespread critical praise, showcasing his ability to blend trap beats with airy, melodic hooks. In addition to his solo work, Don has already been confirmed for appearances on JACKBOYS 2, the follow-up to the 2019 compilation album led by Travis Scott’s record label. The timing of the collaborative album announcement was impeccable, coinciding with Kali Uchis revealing the release date for her upcoming album, Sincerely, set for May 9. The timing is all the more significant as it marks a busy year for Don Toliver, with his recent personal life—welcoming his son with Uchis in March 2024—also adding to the excitement surrounding his music.
The collaboration between Yeat and Don Toliver feels like a natural next step for two artists who have been carving out their own lanes while maintaining influence within the rap world. Their distinct sounds—Yeat’s heavy, futuristic production and Toliver’s smooth, melodic flow—could create a unique project that blends high-energy anthems with emotionally charged tracks. Fans are sure to be glued to their screens when the album drops, eagerly anticipating the chemistry these two stars will bring to the table.
With their performance at Summer Smash and the upcoming album, Yeat and Don Toliver are poised to continue their rise in the rap game, cementing their place among the genre’s most exciting and innovative talents.
