Four years after that debut mixtape that launched her career, it felt as though Doechii had finally arrived with the release of her project, “Alligator Bites Never Heal.” A sweeping, almost genreless project, Doechii raps and sings of the creative process, her career, insecurities, hopes, dreams and everything in between.

The project earned immediate critical acclaim upon release, with Rolling Stone giving it 4 out of 5 stars. What would come after its release, however, was even more exciting, as the mixtape’s popularity only grew as Doechii tirelessly promoted the project with a U.S. tour, memorable performances, interviews, and more.