Vince Staples is an American rapper born in Long Beach, California in 1993. His deadpan wit and stark, experimental production make him one of hip hop's most distinctive voices — start with the double album Summertime '06 (2015) or the genre-bending Big Fish Theory (2017). Dig into Vince Staples vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Vince Staples is an American rapper born in 1993 in Long Beach, California. He first drew attention through associations with the Odd Future-adjacent scene before establishing himself as a singular solo artist. Known as much for his deadpan humor and candid interviews as for his music, he has built a critically acclaimed catalog defined by clear-eyed storytelling about life in Long Beach.
Staples works in hip hop with a minimalist, experimental edge, favoring stark, electronic- and West Coast-influenced production and a precise, conversational flow. His lyrics offer unsentimental, observational accounts of violence, poverty, and survival, delivered with wit and restraint. His willingness to experiment sonically marks him as one of the more distinctive rappers of his generation.
Staples's albums have been issued on vinyl in standard and colored variants, with Summertime '06 and Big Fish Theory of particular interest to hip hop collectors. Pressings of his Def Jam catalog circulate among fans.
Listeners new to Vince Staples often start with Summertime '06 (2015) or Big Fish Theory (2017). For related listening, see and .
