Key Takeaways:

• “Tiramisu” makes use of dessert as a metaphor for intimacy, showcasing Don Toliver’s lyrical creativity.
• The observe follows Toliver’s string of collaborations this yr with Doja Cat, NAV and j-hope.
• His evolving sound hints at a extra R&B-forward route for his subsequent album.

Don Toliver’s subsequent period is off to a easy begin. On Friday (Aug. 5) at midnight, the rapper launched “Tiramisu,” the most recent single from his forthcoming album, slated to reach earlier than the top of this yr.

“Yeah, call me when you need it late at night, you know I’m slidin’ / I heard you been dreamin’ ’bout me lately, girl, I’m ridin’ / Tell me that you think about me ’cause you’re on my mind, babe / You ain’t gotta check your watch, you know I’m on that time, bae,” Toliver sings on the Cardo Got Wings-produced effort.

Despite the title, “Tiramisu” has nothing to do with sweets. It’s a metaphor for intimacy, as revealed later within the refrain. The music itself is pretty quick, much like earlier singles like “FWU” and “NO COMMENTS,” the latter of which appeared on July’s JACKBOYS 2 compilation.

This yr has principally seen collaborations and options for Toliver, particularly after closing out the European leg of his “PYSCHO TOUR” over the summer time. He joined forces with Doja Cat on “Lose My Mind,” NAV on “YOU,” and j-hope on the Pharrell-produced “LV Bag.”

Speaking with FAULT Magazine, Toliver was requested if the last-mentioned collaboration pushed him exterior his consolation zone. “No, ‘LV Bag’ is a record I love, so I didn’t have to stretch my sound in any new direction. It felt natural,” he defined.

As for what’s subsequent, the “After Party” hitmaker stated, “The part I’m most excited to reveal is my next album, and really, just my future in general. It’s going to be a fun time, and I’m excited for it all.”

It’ll be attention-grabbing to see what Toliver does along with his subsequent full-length launch, contemplating that HARDSTONE PYSCHO arrived simply final yr. The LP gave followers a whopping 20 tracks (when factoring in the deluxe), plus collaborations with Yeat, Kodak Black and his Cactus Jack Records label boss, Travis Scott, amongst others.