Play with Toys is the debut album by American alternative hip hop group Basehead.
[9] Ivey also stated that Basehead's music "doesn't have the expected samples and sounds.
"[10] The lyrical themes of Play with Toys focus on diverse subjects, including alcohol and marijuana use,[5] depression,[1] philosophy,[4] politics,[4] and relationship breakups.
[4] Francis Davis wrote that Ivey's lyrics "[subvert] both rock music and gangsta-rap conventions.
[4] Rolling Stone reviewer Kevin Powell wrote that "Without being preachy, Basehead's unconventional style challenges listeners to get beyond their basic instincts and open their minds, search their souls.