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- Summary: The first independent release from rapper Vince Staples features live instrumentation.
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- Record Label: Loma Vista Recordings
- Genre(s): Rap
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Jun 5, 2026When it comes to documenting and assessing calamity, Vince Staples is one of the most adept rappers we have. He understands that in radical times, the best way to present a message is to find common ground, even when the landscape is uneven. .... You don’t need faith to believe in Staples’ revolution.
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Jun 5, 2026The artist proves once again that his evolution is limitless and his wisdom is otherworldly. .... These ten songs push Staples into another level of conceptual storytelling.
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Jun 5, 2026Staples raps (and occasionally sings) over standard rock instrumentation of guitar, bass, and live drums, a noted departure from his previous albums’ beat-centric production. It’s a novel and compelling artistic shift, one that keeps his raps fresh while demonstrating that he’s still among hip-hop’s best orators.
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Jun 5, 2026The album shows a fresh side to Vince Staples, and the prospect of him building on its piercing, riotous political gaze is extremely enticing.
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Jun 5, 2026Refusing to accept easy answers, the West Coast rapper demands a lot of himself, and his audience – for those willing to spend time with it, ‘Cry Baby’ is a uniquely thrilling experience.
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Jun 5, 2026If Cry Baby doesn’t reach the levels of Big Fish Theory or Ramona Park, it’s another string to Staples’ bow and then some. The new approach feels fresh and revitalising, without toning down the artist’s gift for fiery rhetoric.
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Jun 5, 2026If Cry Baby doesn’t reach the levels of Big Fish Theory or Ramona Park, it’s another string to Staples’ bow and then some. The new approach feels fresh and revitalising, without toning down the artist’s gift for fiery rhetoric.