Dave Blunts has had a massive 2025—no pun intended. While much of the attention has been on his physical presence, there’s real talent behind the image. Blunts brings a raw, emotional energy that feels reminiscent of Juice WRLD, blending personal storytelling with melodic rap and unfiltered honesty.
“You Can’t Say That,” his first full-length project since breaking onto the scene, is a wild ride. From emotional outbursts to provocative lyrics, Blunts holds nothing back.
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5. White Chicks
“White Chicks” is the hardest track on this project—no debate. For starters, it rides a bass-booming, Zaytoven-esque beat that’s made to rattle speakers and shake car windows. On the mic, Blunts huffs and puffs like the big bad wolf, delivering his grittiest rapping performance yet. The track is also undeniably hilarious. As messed up as it is, I couldn’t help but laugh at his outrageous stories involving women with pronouns, hiring undocumented workers, and juggling a rainbow roster of girlfriends. What’s not funny? The references to beating women. Like… seriously, what are we doing here?
4. Back In The DMV
I was slightly impressed by “Back In The DMV.” One of the main reasons is that I’m surprised he could fit on a plane. Secondly, I do like the vulnerability he shows in the track as he speaks about losing Issabelle while also assuming she misses him. I think the melody he delivers on the chorus is fantastic, and his verses are intriguing enough to catch your attention.
3. Game Changer
It’s bros over h*es in “Game Changer.” On the track, Dave Blunts shouts out his homies—making it very clear they’re “far from gay”—while treating women like touch screens. He also takes aim at his haters, including some random dude named Hunter Thomas, and even mentions a moment where he had to sit on stage cause of a breathing issue. I really like the song’s action-packed, slightly dramatic production and how Dave sings his heart out over it, delivering a pretty infectious chorus. I just wish the lyrics were a little less weird…
2. Moving Slow
I absolutely love how Dave Blunts flips the “Let Her Go” chorus into something demonic—talking about sipping on some s**t that has him moving in slow motion. I also really like the relentless flow he uses on his verses, as he tells a wild story about getting a woman pregnant and then dipping right after. As for the beat? Honestly, I think it’s trash—but it does just enough to keep up with Blunts’ energy.
1. First Day Out The Hospital
On “First Day Out The Hospital,” Dave Blunts talks plenty of s**t—imagine how demonic you’d have to be to diss someone after leaving a hospital. He calls out women he feels are clout-chasing, throws shade at Kankan for liking lady boys, and even takes a jab at Issabelle, who he believes is only interested in him for the fame. And of course, there’s a mention of codeine use. The track rides on a bouncy beat that encourages a wild vibe, with Blunts using a melodic rap style reminiscent of Juice WRLD.
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OVERALL RATING
(F) (57%)
Dave Blunts is wild—no other way to put it. On his debut album, You Can’t Say That, the rising artist throws caution (and taste) to the wind. He takes aim at multiple people—including Solar and Issabelle—drops explicit, often disturbing lyrics about sex and violence, and openly references dangerous substance use. If albums came with ratings, this one would earn a hard NC-17.
Vocally, Blunts is no Usher. Most of his performances lean screechy, predictable, and underwhelming. While some of his melodies are catchy enough to be tolerable, they often feel more chaotic than clever.
Production-wise, the album is lacking. The beats sound low-quality and basic, with very little creativity or evolution throughout the project.
One thing that I absolutely loved about this project was how Dave Blunts constantly brought up his love triangle that consists of Issabelle, Solar, and that one new chick (I already forgot her name). Though beyond toxic, I thought it made for an interesting listen. That said, like Dave Chappelle said in that one episode with Wayne Brady, “Issabelle… Run, b*tch, run! Preferably to Steve Wilkos.”
More than anything, You Can’t Say That is uncomfortable to listen to. Between the erratic content and questionable lines, you’re more likely to cringe than vibe. However, there are some moments in which Blunts gives us some very enjoyable melodies, but that comes in the form of some weird content. To each its own.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
