Interview with rapper Don Toliver: how gaming has influenced his music career

At FaZe Warehouse, Don Toliver was getting ready to release his third studio album, Love Sick, but instead of talking about his musical accomplishments, the singer shared his passion for gaming.

It turned out that Don is a real gamer and plays various games, both at home and on the road, with colleagues or alone. However, the artist also revealed that he created some of his first songs using a video game console, proving the importance of video games in his creative process.

You will soon be able to listen to Don Toliver's new album, which may contain even more inspiration from his favorite games.

Don Toliver revealed that early in his music career he used a video game console to create his first tracks. “When I first started making music, I had a big TV with big speakers, and I went to YouTube or something through the TV,” he said.

Don used the PS3's PlayStation Eye camera to record his voice and record it in the background of the music being played. “I would just press the play music button and record something. I would write it. Record a song and record it with music playing in the background,” said Don.

Although these early tracks no longer exist, Don confirmed that using a video game console was just the beginning of his passion for video games and inspiration for his creative process.

What games does Don Toliver prefer to play while on tour?

The rapper revealed that he loves to play on the go and always takes a variety of game systems with him, including PlayStation, Switch and PC. He also mentioned his unusual way of storing consoles.

He recently started traveling with his new, more compact Xbox, but also continues to take his Switch. One day, as he was rushing out of the house to go on tour, he accidentally found a hat case that turned out to be perfect for storing his console, cords, and controller.

Regarding what games Don likes to play while on tour, he says he enjoys playing more competitive games with his friends, like fighting games and Call of Duty. They often feature in Fight Night and Tekken 6, which he calls classics. When Don has time and friends, they set up TVs and just enjoy playing Call of Duty. Even though he hangs out with many famous figures, Don prefers to play with his close friends.

Don Toliver is a big fan of music content in games, especially in GTA IV.

He appreciates the huge track list that can be found on in-game radio stations, and also notes the impeccable musical taste on each station. He plays the game solely for the mechanics, but the music makes the game even more appealing to him. At the same time, he also plays GTA V, but for now he remains true to his roots and uses GTA IV for "very inspiring reasons."

Don Toliver is a pretty competitive gamer

It seems that Don Toliver is not only a fan of music and games, but also has a certain level of skill in games, especially Call of Duty. He talks about becoming competitive when he's in the zone, and that he can be quiet and efficient in the game without chatting into the mic. This may mean that he prefers stealth and strategy over chatter and aggressive play.

Don Toliver talks about the music he listens to while playing

Don Toliver clearly enjoys the combination of game and music. He enjoys playing along to various tracks, including his unreleased songs, and finds the music helps him relax and get in the right mood for the game. He also highlights several artists whose music inspires him, including Baby Drill and Tony Snow. All in all, games and music are important aspects of Don's life and his creative process.

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