"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".