{"title":"Vince Staples","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Vince Staples\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVince 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStaples 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummertime '06 (2015, Def Jam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Fish Theory (2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFM! (2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVince Staples (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStaples'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Vince Staples often start with Summertime '06 (2015) or Big Fish Theory (2017). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"staples-vince-self-titled-cd","title":"Self-Titled CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eStaples, Vince - (self-titled) CD: Ten terse songs produced by Kenny Beats, with Vince trading flourish for sharp, wry portraits of Long Beach life; includes 'Law Of Averages' and the closer 'Mhm'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540726395063,"sku":"210000065674","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/r-21244840-1638762855-8993.jpg?v=1781154009"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-cry-baby-cd","title":"Cry Baby CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eVince Staples delivers a compelling narrative in his latest album, \"Cry Baby,\" an exploration of societal themes delivered through a Hip-Hop lens. This CD captures his evolution as an artist, pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in storytelling. With tracks like \"Blackberry Marmalade\" and \"The Running Man,\" Staples invites listeners to engage with his introspective yet outwardly-facing commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540731408567,"sku":"210000105660","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/vs-cb-cd-front-together.webp?v=1781154031"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-cry-baby-baby-pink-vinyl-bonus-track","title":"Cry Baby LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips - 6\/5\/2026 - Vince Staples turns outward on Cry Baby; ten guitar-forward songs led by \"Blackberry Marmalade.\" This baby pink LP includes the vinyl-only bonus \"Tulsa, OK.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540827418807,"sku":"210000105661","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/sjchmxvlz8shk10oqu1g.png?v=1783046666"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-cry-baby-apple-red-vinyl-bonus-track","title":"Cry Baby LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips - 6\/5\/2026 - Vince Staples channels lean, electric push on Cry Baby, pressed here on opaque apple red vinyl; \"Blackberry Marmalade\" sets the tone, and vinyl editions include the LP-only bonus track \"Tulsa, OK.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540827549879,"sku":"210000105659","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/vincestaples-crybaby-indieexclusive-redlpvinyl.png?v=1781154408"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e05\/20\/22 His first full-length release since 2018’s critically acclaimed FM!, the 10-track LP delves not only into Staples’ upbringing in Long Beach but his psyche as he learns to cope with his yesterdays and strides toward new tomorrows, picking others up along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540870410423,"sku":"210000064748","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/vince-staples-cover-art.jpg?v=1781154556"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-summertime-06-segment-1-vinyl","title":"Summertime 06 (Segment 1) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Summertime '06 Staples delivers the type of introspective reality-based street lyricism that has made him one of rap's rising stars. Hailed by Pitchfork as the Best New Music of 2015, Segment 1 features 10 tracks from the 20-track double album\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540870508727,"sku":"210000033044","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3011601.jpg?v=1781154560"},{"product_id":"vince-staples-dark-times-vinyl","title":"Dark Times LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eVince Staples' Dark Times serves as the Long Beach rapper's sixth studio album. 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