Lil Dolfin aims to be the Arkansas’ first rap superstar with his new project ‘Dolfin Not Dolphin’

When you think of hip-hop, Arkansas is not exactly the first state or scene you think of. Granted, up-and-comers like Kari Faux and Bankroll Freddie have been building serious followings out of the ‘Natural State,’ but there has yet to be a big star to come out of Arkansas. However, Lil Dolfin aims to change that — and he definitely has the talent to do so.

His new EP Dolfin Not Dolphin is a four track EP that features hard-hitting flows, trap influenced production, and utter confidence that comes from someone who’s been rapping since they were nine and recording since 15. 

Dolfin, born Darron Eaves, grew up in Pine Bluff, one of the bigger cities in Arkansas. Pine Bluff’s sparse rap scene fueled Eaves to be a leader in the Arkansas rap scene as opposed to deterring his rap dreams.

“It made me hungry, I knew I had a skill…So when I make music I try to make a hit every time. Quality over quantity,” Lil Dolfin explained in a recent interview.

This motto has led Dolfin to drop just five projects since 2015, none of which exceed 12 tracks. Limiting the number of songs on his projects allows him to have a level of quality control that isn’t seen often in today’s rap space where bloated albums and deluxe projects reign supreme.

His recent project, Dolfin Not Dolphin, is a project that showcases his versatility and abilities as an artist. With standout singles such as “King Kong” and “Avenue,” Lil Dolfin is someone to be on the lookout for this year.

Check out Dolfin Not Dolphin below and follow Lil Dolfin on Instagram and Twitter!

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