by
Doechii
- Record Label: Capitol / Top Dawg Entertainment
- Release Date: Aug 30, 2024
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Oct 31, 2024Rest assured, there's plenty of rappity rap-rap on Alligator Bites as Doechii lays bare her paradoxical qualities -- declarations of dominance, examinations of self-doubt, both the pressures and exploits of her fame brought to light -- in vivid style.
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Sep 4, 2024It’ll take time to see if it becomes a standout in her discography, but this boldly brazen record definitely makes a statement.
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Sep 4, 2024She’s a fully realized artist, with immense technical and curatorial skill. (This is one of the only recent albums that deserves to be 19 tracks long.)
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Dec 10, 2024“Alligator Bites Never Heal” makes sense as a mixtape designed to showcase a star in the making, even if some of the bites of famous rappers may feel a bit on the nose for long-term listeners.
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Sep 4, 2024Alligator Bites makes Doechii’s stance clear: Nobody puts Doechii in a corner. But if this is the sound of Doechii pushing against constraints, a little friction might not be the worst thing.
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Sep 4, 2024Despite its teething issues, ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ offers Doechii enough dimension and versatility to cover all the bases, geared towards a spectacular live performance.