Brother Stone

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"Brother Stone"
Song by Don Toliver featuring Kodak Black
from the album Hardstone Psycho
ReleasedJune 14, 2024
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • SkipOnDaBeat
  • 206Derek
Music video
"Brother Stone" on YouTube

"Brother Stone" is a song by American rapper Don Toliver featuring American rapper Kodak Black from the former's fourth studio album Hardstone Psycho (2024). It was produced by SkipOnDaBeat and 206Derek.

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Composition and critical reception

Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review, writing "the beat commands your attention right away. The twinkly and haunting piano melodies, along with the thumping bass and punchy kick drums add up for a winner of an instrumental. Kodak is arguably the best part of it though, with his stop-start flow and energetic delivery. Don also does his thing, keeping the engines revved." [1] Robin Murray of Clash commented that Don Toliver and Kodak Black "work perfectly on a club shaker", [2] while Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop commented they "flow like volatile but relentless gas leaks" on the song. [3]

Music video

An official music video was released on June 15, 2024. It sees the rappers partying at Don Toliver's home with strippers and lowriders and also at a nightclub. Rappers Travis Scott and Trae tha Truth make cameos, in the club. [1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Brother Stone"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [4] 59
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [5] 121
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [6] 7
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [8] 18

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