Nevertheless, Ty delivers his gruff yet soulful vocals with such charisma that it is difficult not to enjoy the song in spite of its morally questionable message. ‘Horses in the Stable’ is essentially an acoustic R&B ballad, but not in any conventional sense, with shockingly cold-hearted lyrics comparing his many mistresses to horses he can ‘ride’ sounding all the more brutal against such a gorgeous backdrop. This is a shame because when, after four songs where Ty is finally allowed room to breathe, it results in what is probably the best song on the album. As a result, it’s surprising that he is rarely given opportunity to shine individually out of the sixteen songs in Free TC’s lengthy 72 minute runtime, a mere two are without guest features.
From smooth R&B on opener ‘LA’ to more mainstream, club-worthy fare on ‘Saved’, Ty demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt to whatever environment he is placed in. If all you’d previously heard from the Los Angeles singer/rapper was lewd Beach House EP single ‘Or Nah’, you might be surprised by the variety on display here. More than a year and a half later, it’s finally here. In February 2014, Ty Dolla $ign announced that he would be releasing his debut album, tentatively titled Free TC, during the third quarter of the year.