Stream: Bryson Tiller – “The Vices”

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Aug 8, 2025

Bryson Tiller releases “The Vices” album

Bryson Tiller is back—and this time, he’s in his rap bag. The Vices, his newest album, dropped on August 8, 2025, marking the first part of a carefully crafted double album titled Solace & The Vices. But this isn’t the smooth R&B you might expect from the Trapsoul singer.

This is the other side. The bolder side. The hip-hop side.

With features from Rick Ross, BossMan Dlow, T-Pain, Bun B, Plies, Luh Tyler, and Baby Drill, The Vices isn’t just an album—it’s a statement.

What Is The Vices About?

Tiller has described The Vices as the grittier, more energetic half of his upcoming double album project. If Solace is meant to be introspective and healing, The Vices is its opposite—wild, confident, and even chaotic at times.

It reflects Tiller’s exploration of temptation, lifestyle, and emotional tension through a more aggressive rap lens. The production leans heavy on trap drums, bass-forward beats, and crisp flows—offering a sharp contrast to the smoother vibes of his R&B catalog.

Double Albums: The Rise of Split Concepts

Bryson Tiller isn’t the first to try a double album—but he might be one of the few to make each side so intentionally different.

Music legends like OutKast, Drake, and The Weeknd have all experimented with split projects. What makes Tiller’s effort stand out is his dedication to tone. He’s not just splitting genre for the sake of it—he’s presenting a duality of self.

  • The Vices = Temptation, indulgence, confidence
  • Solace = Healing, reflection, vulnerability

This format gives fans the full range of Tiller’s evolution, showing how the Louisville artist has grown beyond the moody crooner we met on Trapsoul in 2015.

Feature Power: Rick Ross, T-Pain & More

The Vices comes stacked with high-profile and regional collaborators:

  • Rick Ross adds luxury and gravity to his verse on “SRT Diaries.”
  • BossMan Dlow brings Florida energy to “No Code.”
  • T-Pain, the AutoTune icon, delivers a melodic hook on “Toxic Summer.”
  • Bun B, Plies, and Baby Drill add Southern flair and street-wise flows.
  • Luh Tyler, one of Gen Z’s fastest-rising rappers, helps bridge generational gaps.

These collaborations aren’t just about names—they genuinely support the album’s tone. Each feature blends into Tiller’s new sonic lane without overpowering it.

Tracklist for The Vices

Here’s the full 12-song lineup, all arranged with purpose:

  1. On My Way
  2. First Place
  3. Cut Ties (feat. BossMan Dlow)
  4. Mini Kelly (Featuring Rick Ross)
  5. 200 Bands (feat. Plies and T-Pain)
  6. Money Shower Interlude
  7. More Than Money
  8. Make Life Easy (feat. Baby Drill)
  9. No Sharing (feat. Luh Tyler)
  10. Last Call
  11. Burnout (feat. Bun B)
  12. Finished

From “Cut Ties” to “Burnout,” each track plays like a late-night confession. The themes vary from flexing success to coping with internal chaos—all while riding hard-hitting beats.

Sound: Trap Meets Soul, But Less R&B

Unlike his earlier work, this album doesn’t lean much on crooning. You’ll hear hints of melody, sure—but The Vices is more focused on flow, rhythm, and presence.

Tiller teamed up with an impressive roster of producers:

  • Charlie Heat (known for his work with Kanye West)
  • Teddy Walton (who helped shape Kendrick’s DAMN.)
  • Hitmaka
  • Gravez

Together, they built a dark and smoky sound palette that balances modern trap with subtle nostalgic elements—like early 2010s blog-era beats.

A Career in Chapters: From Trapsoul to The Vices

To understand why The Vices matters, it helps to look back.

  • 2015: Bryson Tiller explodes with Trapsoul. Songs like “Don’t” and “Exchange” blend trap production with R&B melodies, creating a new sound.
  • 2017–2020: He explores darker emotional terrain in True to Self and Anniversary, leaning even harder into moody R&B.
  • 2023–2024: A series of independent singles hint at genre shifts, as well as a self-titled album.
  • 2025: He drops The Vices, revealing a more confident, bolder artist. Solace is announced as its softer, more personal counterpart.

Tiller’s career shows how genre-blending isn’t a trend for him—it’s the core of his identity.

Why Rap and R&B Keep Collaborating

What Tiller’s doing with The Vices isn’t just cool—it’s part of a bigger movement.

The rap/R&B crossover has evolved significantly. From Drake’s emotional bars to SZA’s hip-hop-infused melodies, the line between these genres has blurred. Fans now expect emotional vulnerability in rap, and punchlines in R&B.

Tiller just takes it a step further—by dedicating a whole album to each mood.

This duality is the future of genre-defying artists. And The Vices is already being seen as a case study in how to execute it well.

What’s Next: Solace Is Coming Fall 2025

While The Vices is here to turn up, Solace will be here to calm down.

Scheduled for October 2, 2025, Solace promises to return to Tiller’s R&B roots. Think emotional songwriting, stripped-down instrumentation, and reflection on family, fame, and healing.

If The Vices is the storm, Solace is the quiet after it.

Should You Listen to The Vices?

Absolutely—especially if you’re a fan of:

  • Southern rap vibes
  • Lyricism with emotional layers
  • Artists stepping outside their comfort zone
  • Songs that hit in the car or gym
  • Conceptual albums with replay value

Whether or not you’ve followed Bryson Tiller since Trapsoul, The Vices is worth a listen. It shows he’s not afraid to take risks—and that he still has something new to say.