How the Album "Radio Skit" Memorializes Hip-Hop History
From The Wu-Tang Clan to Vince Staples, the radio skit has long held a special place in hip-hop history.
Vince Staples
- Real Name: Vincent Jamal Staples
- Hometown: North Long Beach, California
- Label: Def Jam
The Art of Emotional Tricks: From Vince Staples to SZA
Emotional tricks are a touch more striking because they are a touch more human.
7 Most Anticipated Remaining Hip-Hop Albums of 2018
After 10 months of blockbuster releases, these are the 2018 albums we still can't wait to hear.
Vince Staples Announces New Project Dedicated to His Biggest Fan
“He said he needed something that represented him and where he comes from so here it is.”
4 Ways to Craft an Album Intro Track
There's an art to crafting the introductory track to an album.
Vince Staples on Why He's Lost Money on Most of His Tours: "My Shit Be Crazy"
Orchestrating incredible concerts to develop lifelong fans will grant Vince Staples success in hip-hop far longer than a few radio hits.
Vince Staples Weighs in on Drake & Pusha-T Beef: "Until Somebody Dies, I Don’t Care"
Dead or alive, though, the diss tracks have been fire.
Rappers' Spotify Artist Playlists: An Absurdly Detailed Investigation
The best, the worst and the strangest.
10 New Songs You Need This Week
Thousands of new songs hit streaming services every week, let's make this easier.
The 'Get Out' Soundtrack That Could Have Been
We continue probing the many layers of one of the most thought-provoking cinematic takes on race in America yet.
How ‘Black Panther’ Made Vince Staples’ ‘Big Fish Theory’ Sound Even More Like the Future
A trip to Wakanda has recontextualized Vince Staples' thrilling sophomore album.
30 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of the Decade (So Far), Ranked
The 30 best hip-hop and R&B LPs since January 1, 2010.
Why Vince Staples is the Most Exciting Show in Rap Right Now
The Def Jam MC can’t control how you felt about his music before his set and he knows it, so he doesn’t care.
Young Thug vs. Genius: When Annotations Go Wrong
Art can be an idea, a story or a concept, without being an admission of actuality.
20 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2017 (So Far), Ranked (Pt. 2)
We look forward to you voicing your complaints. Again.