Short, Sweet, and Slightly Sinister : Joji’s “Fragments” Featuring Don Toliver Reviewed

Written By Emily Ward

Photo Credit: Evers Pund

“Fragments,” featuring Don Toliver, is one of many dark pieces on Joji’s new album Piss in the Wind. At first listen, this track has me feeling like it’s for the real yearners. Before reading the lyrics, all I hear is Joji’s gloomy vocals. I’m pulled in immediately. He keeps repeating “pieces of you… pieces of me,” and I’m thinking the song’s going to progress into a love song. As Don Toliver comes in for his verse, I realize this is actually the fuck boy anthem of the album. From talks of this mystery girl being his “vacation” to saying they only have sex and barely speak, the artists want all the girl has to offer except the emotions behind it. Hearing Joji’s part after the verse made me realize what was really meant by this song from the beginning: sex. They affirm they “can’t promise you forever,” and that they just want pieces, as every emotionally unavailable 20-something man can relate to.

This track is short and sweet, with just an intro, one verse, and a closing, but it gets to the point. I felt a little deceived by my feelings toward this track after being swept in by Joji’s beautiful voice. Initially, I was vibing until I realized that they’re just using this girl, and then I was angry that I thought this was going to be a love song. Surrounded by meaningful ballads and grungy R&B, Joji shook the audience up with this collab. As far as “Fragments” goes, I’m not sure if I’ll be hitting repeat on this one. However, I will be tuning into other bodies of work by Joji because his voice is truly hypnotizing.

Written by Briana Serpone | February 22, 2026

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Short, Sweet, and Slightly Sinister : Joji’s “Fragments” Featuring Don Toliver Reviewed
Short, Sweet, and Slightly Sinister : Joji’s “Fragments” Featuring Don Toliver Reviewed

“Fragments,” featuring Don Toliver, is one of many dark pieces on Joji’s new album Piss in the Wind. At first listen, this track has me feeling like it’s for the real yearners. Before reading the lyrics, all I hear is Joji’s gloomy vocals. I’m pulled in immediately. He keeps repeating “pieces of you… pieces of me,” and I’m thinking the song’s going to progress into a love song. As Don Toliver comes in for his verse, I realize this is actually the fuck boy anthem of the album.

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