Really like your reviewing style. Very verbose and thoughtful without feeling pretensious. Good stuff.

My interpretation of the lyrics in mhm that you were having trouble with "Chip cuz tell em come and zip cuz" He just killed somebody and is saying come and zip em up in a bodybag. "hundred on his headstone homies call me rich cuz" Whoever he killed had a bounty on their head and he got that money for it now. "flip cuz candles cause they miss cuz" When someone dies in the hood it's common to have candles lit around like a picture or poster of that person. He is showing disrespect by saying he'd knock those candles over. "dog ways baby cause I'm park raised" He's saying he acts the way he does because of where he's from, Ramona park. This is how I understand the lyrics but someone correct me if I'm wrong 😎

A couple quick corrections Vince - although born in Compton - grew up in and claims the Norfside of Long Beach Vince is definitely from the streets he just doesn’t fit the stereotype society paints of somebody from that background and doesn’t care to actively play into it he just wants to make music he feels slaps P.S. He also had another great Harry Potter referencing bar on his song, “Lift Me Up” if you’re interested As far as newer projects I’d recommend IDK’s USEE4YOURSELF because while it may seem deceptively shallow on the surface it actually mirrors Backxwash’s album in a way in how it explores how even though he is part of an African Diaspora he couldn’t abide by the expectations set for him by his family members

Welcome to the Vince Staples fan club! This is def the most mellow, laid back Vince has ever been. He has a lot of great tracks; I like his harder music more, but it's an interesting new sound for him. Listen to his older stuff... it's definitely not "sing-songy." Watch vids for _Norf, Norf; Senorita; Fire; 65 Hunnid; Lift Me Up; All Night; Hive_ (with earl sweatshirt) and _Kingdom_ (with Common)... Edit: "Cuz" is what Crips call each other, Professor. Vince is a Long Beach vet, not Compton - we LBC natives claim him! Edit 2: You're a badass for holding _The Shining_ above all films. Kubrick is my artistic North Star... no one's better. Edit 3: Yes, too many sleep on Vince.

Yes, Vince is underrated. Born in Compton but from Long Beach City (LBC). Very important distinction for those of us from the LBC! Vince is someone that Earl Sweatshirt pushed to make music. Those two are the future of West Coast Artisan Rap as far I can tell. You are a gem. Keep doing what you're doing. As far as who is next? Evidence - Unlearning Vol 1. Great project from another West Cost phenom. There is also a Dave East and Harry Fraud Project coming out July 30th.

This channel is so much more enjoyable than theneedledrop, well done!

Just a little context! Vince openly admitted to to being active in his gang up until his EP called Hell can wait. Maybe even up until summertime 06. He hasn't shied away from his involvement and he was definitely pretty involved. Vince has kind of explained himself as the kid who would go to the bathroom to read a book during school, had great grades, etc but when he was outside, he was primarily with his gang. His family had a bloodline of being in the crips hence his line "blood introduced me to this crippin." That was either on the album or his most recent freestyle. Great analysis!!!

Vince is pretty underrated. Surprisingly, people don't mention FM! It has the same smart/dark word play that is heard on this album. Definitely the next Vince album to listen to after this one. Prob move to summertime 06, then big fish after.

Correction Vince staples is the coolest person on earth

Summertime 06 is one of the greatest albums ever made, it talks about unknown pleasures of a distant reality that he cannot be in more

Vince was 100% a gangster.

I know it came out a few years ago, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt. He has a super interesting artistic progression I think is worth checking out.

vince is very well known in the hip hop community, hasn't quite crossed over yet into the mainstream but he's right on that line. Similar popularity wise to a danny brown or earl sweatshirt type where the general population may know of them but not their music necessarily. All of vinces albums are worth a listen, id recommend hell can wait, summertime 06, and big fish theory. All very sonically different and interesting

love these reviews of newer rap albums (this and CMIGYL - really enjoyed your breakdown of baudelaire), would love to see more

i enjoyed this! i havent checked out this new album yet but you've convinced me to listen to it soon. from what you said you liked, i would absolutely recommend summertime '06, vince paints a picture of his involvement with gangs in California that has much of the same introspection and characterization that seemed to appeal to you on this project.

Love the videos, I’d love to see some more reviews of French/Belgian Rap too 😊

Thanks for the review!!! so thoughtful and insightful

Listen to Summertime ‘06 if you wanna hear a younger more rowdy Vince paint a picture in a more upbeat and energetic way.

Could you do a review on Raz Fresco's "Magneto Was Right Issue #8"?

Any hope you gonna review the older Lupe projects or are you just doing new albums?

I know you love yeezus so I’d recommend big fish theory by vince staples. Definitely the best unofficial “offspring” to the sound that came out as a result of that album. Vince is a crazy talent. He really operates on a high level Igor by tyler and testing by asap rocky are also two other gritty, industrial albums inspired by yeezus And as far as vince yea he’s definitely underrated not underground per se he’s worked with big names like j cole, bon iver, billie eillish, asap rocky and came up as an affiliate of tyler the creator’s music crew so he’s definitely known but i feel some of the “critic class” and commercial listeners definitely don’t give him his dues. For me he operates as a mix of MCs like cole/kendrick and artistic curators like kanye

my boy said *MURDER HIM MOB*

He's from Long Beach

I love your thoughts on this album. I definitely recommend you to give Vince's older work a listen too (Summertime 06, Big Fish Theory, FM!, etc.)

16:28 vince and his true fans didn't care what everybody think, his just try to make a good living, cuzzz.. good work here!!

i recommend the song "Yeah Right" by Vince on the album Big Fish Theory. it sounds absolutely insane and also a surprise verse from kendrick

Love your channel but Vince is from LONG BEACH, not Compton

Thanks for the review Professor Skye! I'd love if you can also review IDK's USEE4YOURSELF album. I'd love to see your analysis on this album as you're a very interesting reviewer.

Vince is from Longbeach just to let you know. Great review. I always like hearing your perspective.

I would say yes. While I didn't really enjoy this album as much as others, I would say that yes Vince Staples is a very underrated artist. It's like people know who he is but never really bother with his material.

I do think Tyler is more well-known for being better at flashiness / causing a reaction, but Vince also isn't totally underrated, though different people are catching on to his quality at different points because he keeps switching his aesthetic on each album, kind of like Tyler, but more emphasis on context instead of changing his vocal approach too much. Summertime 06 had an organic feel (live instrument samples, natural progressions throughout, vivid representation of environment): A common favorite. Prima Donna EP had a slightly more rock star quality contrasting depressively sung interludes. Big Fish Theory was more IDM-ish, and was exactly what I needed when I was still getting over getting out of a longterm relationship. FM!'s concept is pretty obvious, but effective. (Also w/ Kenny) I do think it's interesting that his last two albums w/ Kenny don't seem to be blowing up like the mid 2010s stuff, but maybe I'm wrong and it's just more low-key, gradual. Regardless, Vince does what he wants and it works for making quality music.

"Are You With That?" Are the conditions for joining a gang. How do you get he isn't in a gang? 'The city is going up in hell flames, so prepare to kill with the bust. We're going to see who is down with our gang bc you're going to commit murder for it. We're really spilling blood. You're a tough guy until God (I) (the judge) is in your face with a firearm... If I die for my guys in a shooting, have a candlelight vigil that's akin to a club scene, after that go kill them. Are you with these instructions?'

I think the skit/sample might be from leave it to beaver! watched it (on netflix, im 21) as a kid and the voices are almost surely right

Le di like antes de que empiece, como amo este contenido

I feel like I’m waiting for this album to grow on me

Finallly hope you check out that new IDK album too! From Maryland and will remind you of Kanye at points, highly recommend.

Definitely underrated

professor skye is the coolest guy in the room

You should check out the new Half Waif album!

You have to listen to Big Fish Theory !

lol vince is the most underrated artist the world has ever seen.

PLEASE LISTEN TO BIG FISH THEORY BY VINCE STAPELS ITS SO GOOD PLEASE LISTEN TO IT.

Although he is underrated Vince has a very strong fan base. “Big Fish Theory” and “Summertime 06” are some of my favorites albums. He is also very poignant with his lyricism

Favorite line on the album ?

This whole album sounds like Lord off Winter In Prague; I Fucks with it.

Do you ever think about covering Ryan Adams new records

professor skye editing??

Just wait till he hears Big Fish Theory...

Dude you gotta be from la to understand that shit

YOD - Time

you should 100% do a KA album either Honor killed the Samurai, Descendants of Cain or Orpheus vs The Sirens. I can guarantee that you have never heard anything like it .