Artist Highlight: Doechii Drops 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' Mixtape

Music News

Sep 10

Written By FP Team

Her most sensitive and self-possessed release to date, TDE first Rapper and singer is on her way to becoming the embodiment of pop culture.

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Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon, Doechii, a 26-year-old multi-hyphenate from Tampa, Florida, is making waves in the music industry as a singer and rapper, actor, dancer, and entertainer.

Her music career took off in 2016 with the release of "Girls" on SoundCloud, followed by other singles like "Spookie Coochie." Using YouTube as a platform for her personable vlogs, Doechii has built a confident, bold, and unapologetic image. Doechii's performances at renowned events include SZA’s Good Days tour, Afropunk Atlanta 2021, and the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021 with Isaiah Rashad & Kal Banx. Doechii has been recognized as a 2022 Artist To Watch by Spotify, Complex’s Pigeons & Planes, and HipHopDX, establishing herself as a rising star in the music industry.

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Despite rising fame, Doechii remains true to her roots, drawing inspiration from her Southern Florida upbringing. Her debut studio album, "Alligator Bites Never Heal," showcases her unique sound and storytelling. The album features tracks like "BULLFROG," "CATFISH," and "PROFIT," collectively referred to as "editorial rap", a way for the artist to showcase her rapping prowess often changing her flow of rapping. She's a capable chameleon, who immediately attacks the track on "BULLFROG", similar to Pusha-T on Numbers On The Boards. Docheii continues her chameleon-like ability by exploring 90s jazz rap vibes on Boiled Peanuts: It's a sunny day, The gang's all here, No chip on my shoulder, A-ha-ha-ha-ha. In addition to showing her ability to alternate through different cadences and flows, as shown on tracks like "DENAIL IS A RIVER," "BOOM BAP," AND "GTFO".

Doechii's boldness and willingness to experiment with her craft have cemented her place as a promising talent in the music industry similar to the likes of Missy Elliott and Nick Minaj. Her fearlessness shines through in her music, as evident in her track "DEATH ROLL," where she expresses her love for the flow of her ideas when she's not held back by fear. With her distinctive style and unwavering courage, Doechii is an artist to watch, and her album "Alligator Bites Never Heal" is a testament to her creative prowess. The album hosts 19 tracks from the artist with no need to skip. Our top 5 tracks so far have been “BOILED PEANUTS,” “CATFISH,” “BLOOM,” “GTFO,” and “BOOM BAP”.

Alligator Bites Never Heal is now available to stream on Apple Music and Spotify or check out Doechii’s Tiny Desk Concert in the video below.

Doechii: Alligator Bites Never Heal

Doechii's latest mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, was released on August 30, 2024, under Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. This project is marked by vibrant singles like "Nissan Altima," "Boom Bap," and "Denial Is a River.” The mixtape has already garnered critical acclaim, clinching the award for Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Its standout single "Nissan Altima" earned a nod for Best Rap Performance, while Doechii herself was recognized as a contender for Best New Artist.