Bryson Tiller has entered his duality era. The Vices, the first half of his new double album Solace & The Vices, arrives as a bold, high-energy pivot into mixtape mode. It’s loud, indulgent, playful and intentionally the opposite of therapeutic. The 12-track project feels like Tiller tossing weight off his shoulders and leaning fully into the version of himself that just wants to move, flex and entertain.

From the start, The Vices throws itself into vibrant, street-glossed production with contributions from Charlie Heat, Teddy Walton, Hitmaka, and Gravez. The sound is polished but raw around the edges, recalling the urgency of early 2010s mixtape culture. Tiller’s melodic instincts are intact, but he’s rapping more, embracing his “Slum Tiller” alter ego with new sharpness.

One of the clear standouts is “No Sharing” featuring Luh Tyler. It’s catchy and clever, with both artists bouncing off each other over a trunk-rattling beat. “Mini Kelly” with Rick Ross has a darker sheen, and T-Pain brings his signature flair elsewhere.

Tiller reportedly knocked this project out in two weeks, which checks out. The spontaneity shows, but it works in his favor. The Vices doesn’t overthink. It entertains, shifts energy, and lets him escape the heaviness that marked much of his previous work.

The second half, Solace, is set to arrive in October. That one promises a more inward, emotional approach. For now, The Vices is the sound of Tiller loosening up and letting go. It’s messy, melodic and exactly what it needs to be — a reminder that healing can come from fun too.