Vince Staples

Earl Sweatshirt Is Back and As Free As He’s Ever Been

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Every time Earl drops new music the world becomes a better place.…

November 19, 2018

Vince Staples’ ‘FM’ Doesn’t Have Time for the Lip Service of Mainstream Rap

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Because nowadays, who needs more bulls***?…

November 18, 2018

The Top 5 Hip-Hop Albums of 2017

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

As the halfway point of 2017 passes, it is time to look back at the best releases in hip-hop to this point of the year.…

July 13, 2017

On ‘Big Fish Theory,’ the Afro-Future Is Now

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The latest work from Long Beach's greatest lyricist, Vince Staples, pushes sonic barriers and provides a glimpse of a young rapper assessing his burgeoning legacy.…

July 6, 2017

Why We Need Vince Staples So Badly

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

At a time in which many people are afraid to speak their minds, the 23-year old rapper is a hilarious, insightful voice of reason.…

August 31, 2016

The Fest That Wouldn’t Die: Why ACL Will Outlast Us All

Mark Stenberg

What is it that sets ACL apart from other music festivals? The fact that they don't have to set themselves apart from other music festivals.…

November 4, 2015

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