Detroit's TOB Duke takes over with 'King Kong'

We’re hours away from Friday and why wait until then before hearing some new tunes? Detroit’s own TOB Duke is hungry and ready for the win with his newly released ‘King Kong’ anthem.

TOB Duke comes correct with ‘King Kong’

Instead of going the solo route, Duke teams up with Toronto-born musician Dom Vallie for the must-hear record. The duo trade lines and deliver on a fast-paced anthem.

On “King Kong,” TOB Duke and Dom Vallie deliver valiantly on the gliding production as the two dole out confident and upbeat flows while simultaneously imposing melodies in their raps. This certified go-getter anthem depicts narratives of the street-rap lifestyle and succeeding in spite of any obstacles. "King Kong '' blends both TOB Duke and Dom Vallie's signature styles in seamless manner, boasting their impressive versatility of lyricism as well as setting another example in musical growth of the next generation of rap. TOB Duke sets a clear path for himself as his rather radical and intriguing characteristic themes demonstrated in "King Kong" shows why he is one of the main standouts in today's ever-changing world of hip-hop and rap.

The non-stop grind continues onward

Over the past 12 months, TOB has remained on the rap game grind. He’s leveled up with new songs and a mixtape all through his independent flexing.

Rather than switch back and forth between highways or simply follow a well-trodden path, TOB Duke traffics in his own lane. The 20-year-old Detroit-born and Los Angeles-based rapper infuses unpredictable beats with elevated wordplay and a simmering flow always just about to catch fire—yet coolly restrained with his confident control. After racking up 10 million-plus streams and views independently and earning acclaim from the likes of Daily Chiefers and more, he blazes a trail towards the forefront of the culture with his 2022 mixtape, Time Will Tell [LISTEN TO THE KIDS/Interscope Records], and more music to come. TOB Duke hunkered down and focused on his craft. He chose the name TOB as an acronym for “Trust Only Brothers.” In 2019, he blasted off with the single “Spaceship,” racking up over 6.2 million Spotify streams and paving the way for $ad Boy. The 2020 follow-up Skye—a nod to his daughter’s middle name—spawned “Heartfelt” [feat. Scorey], which amassed 1.2 million Spotify streams and counting. During 2021, labels came calling, and he signed to LISTEN 2 THE KIDS/Interscope Records.