Vince Staples

"Though the set feels somewhat sleepy upon first listen, repeat visits reward listeners with Staples' depth and wit, cementing Vince Staples as a simple yet focused statement from one of the West Coast's most relevant voices".

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"It feels like Vince has been around forever in the rap game, and with every contribution he seems to remind the world just why he's got a cult following. Although he's never reached the top of the charts like some of his fellow peers (Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, and a few other of his Odd Future friends), he expertly delivers gang stories with such authenticity that no wonder he's still loved in his hometown. With `Vince Staples' Kenny Beats has helped Long Beach's finest release another spectacular record - even if it's a slow-burn".

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"Vince and Kenny Beats have easy chemistry in and out of the booth because both are consistently proving how adaptable they are to any facet of rap. There's no beat that Vince's bleak diarism can't mutate just like there's no regional style Kenny can't add to his collection at will. They're two unstoppable forces who would rather work together than fight each other. Vince Staples is a minor affair by design, proof that there's fire to be found even in the duo's quietest moments".

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