Vince Staples
Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz alongside fellow California rappers Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt in particular. He is currently signed to Motown and Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records.
Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with producer Mac Miller. In October 2014, he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait, which included the singles "Hands Up" and "Blue Suede". His debut album, Summertime '06, was released on June 30, 2015, to critical acclaim. He was also featured as a part of the XXL 2015 Freshman Class. His second album Big Fish Theory, which contains the singles "BagBak", "Big Fish", and "Rain Come Down", incorporates avant-garde, dance, and electronic influences. It was released on June 23, 2017, to further acclaim from critics. On November 2, 2018, Staples released his third studio album, FM!. On July 9, 2021, Vince released his self-titled fourth studio album.
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September 15, 2021
Mac Miller’s 2014 mixtape ‘Faces’ coming to streaming for first time
The project which features Rick Ross, Thundercat and Vince Staples will also be released on vinyl The post Mac Miller’s 2014 mixtape ‘Faces’ coming to streaming for first time appeared first on NME.
August 19, 2021
Watch Vince Staples perform ‘Take Me Home’ with Fousheé on ‘Fallon’
A special live performance of the 'Vince Staples' track The post Watch Vince Staples perform ‘Take Me Home’ with Fousheé on ‘Fallon’ appeared first on NME.
August 19, 2021
Vince Staples Taps Fousheé for ‘Take Me Home’ on ‘Fallon’
The track comes off his new self-titled album
August 8, 2021
Listen to Vince Staples catch ‘em all in his Pokémon soundtrack inclusion, ‘Got ‘Em’
Staples says he hopes the track will resonate with fans, “especially those who grew up with Pokémon like I did” The post Listen to Vince Staples catch ‘em all in his Pokémon soundtrack inclusion, ‘Got ‘Em’ appeared first on NME.
August 6, 2021
Hear Vince Staples’ Pokemon-Inspired Single ‘Got ’Em’
The track comes off Pokémon 25: The Red EP
August 4, 2021
Tyler, the Creator announces North American tour, joined by Vince Staples and Kali Uchis
The rapper will perform 34 arena shows over spring in 2022 The post Tyler, the Creator announces North American tour, joined by Vince Staples and Kali Uchis appeared first on NME.
August 3, 2021
Tyler, the Creator Announces 2022 Tour With Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, and Teezo Touchdown
North American shows in support of Call Me If You Get Lost start in February
July 26, 2021
Vince Staples says Mac Miller refused to take royalties for ‘Stolen Youth’ mixtape
He revealed that Mac refused to take royalties from their work on 'Stolen Youth'. The post Vince Staples says Mac Miller refused to take royalties for ‘Stolen Youth’ mixtape appeared first on NME.
July 24, 2021
Vince Staples celebrates the here and now in his NPR Tiny Desk (Home) concert
Staples’ self-titled fourth album streeted earlier this month The post Vince Staples celebrates the here and now in his NPR Tiny Desk (Home) concert appeared first on NME.
July 23, 2021
Vince Staples “won’t be supporting” upcoming rap film inspired by Mac Miller
“It is a violation” The post Vince Staples “won’t be supporting” upcoming rap film inspired by Mac Miller appeared first on NME.
July 21, 2021
Tyler, the Creator Directs New Converse Ad Featuring Henry Rollins, Vince Staples, and More: Watch
Featuring a meeting of “The Really Cool Converse Club”
July 19, 2021
RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ Spends Fourth Week at Number One
New albums from Vince Staples and Snoh Aalegra debut in the Top 25 during a quiet week on the RS 200
July 13, 2021
Watch Vince Staples’ New Video For “ARE YOU WITH THAT?”
The rapper also dropped by Desus & Mero to talk California accents, quality cutlery, and more
July 13, 2021
Vince Staples keeps running in the new video for ‘Are You With That?’
The rapper’s self-titled fourth album came out last Friday The post Vince Staples keeps running in the new video for ‘Are You With That?’ appeared first on NME.
July 10, 2021
Vince Staples says the music industry “monetises people’s struggles”
"We’ve seen people market and distribute death and destruction within our communities for decades" The post Vince Staples says the music industry “monetises people’s struggles” appeared first on NME.
July 9, 2021
6 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
Stream new releases from Vince Staples, Half Waif, Foodman, Charlotte Day Wilson, Moin, and Koreless
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples, Styles P, IDK and More - New Projects This Week
Fresh out. Continue reading…
July 7, 2021
Vince Staples releases new song ‘Are You With That?’ ahead of his third studio album
His self-titled record drops this Friday The post Vince Staples releases new song ‘Are You With That?’ ahead of his third studio album appeared first on NME.
July 6, 2021
Vince Staples Drops ‘Are You With That?’ Ahead of Self-Titled Album
Rapper's latest LP will be released Friday
June 24, 2021
Vince Staples to make his graphic novel debut with ‘Limbo Beach’
The rapper gets inked for a story about “lost children fighting to regain their stolen youth” The post Vince Staples to make his graphic novel debut with ‘Limbo Beach’ appeared first on NME.
June 24, 2021
Vince Staples Announces New Graphic Novel Limbo Beach
The “story of lost children fighting to regain their stolen youth” is out this fall
June 15, 2021
Vince Staples Teases New Single ‘Law of Averages’
Rapper is also reportedly planning a self-titled LP for this summer
June 13, 2021
Listen to Vince Staples feature on new Emotional Oranges song
'Back & Forth' features on the band's new project 'The Juicebox' The post Listen to Vince Staples feature on new Emotional Oranges song appeared first on NME.
June 11, 2021
Vince Staples Features on Emotional Oranges’ New Song “Back & Forth”: Listen
From the R&B group’s new project The Juicebox, which has additional contributions from Yendry, Channel Tres, Biig Piig, and more
April 16, 2021
Vince Staples reportedly releasing two albums and a new Netflix show
One of the albums is arriving this summer The post Vince Staples reportedly releasing two albums and a new Netflix show appeared first on NME.
April 15, 2021
ALLBLACK Announces New Album, Shares New Song with Drakeo the Ruler and Kenny Beats: Listen
“Ego” is taken from the Oakland rapper’s TY4FWM, which features guest spots from Vince Staples, Mozzy, G-Eazy, and more
April 15, 2021
Vince Staples Says He Has Two New Albums on the Way
Vince Staples and Ramona Park Broke My Heart are reportedly coming soon
February 14, 2021
Lil Yachty drops trippy new video for ‘In My Stussy’s’ with Vince Staples
It's the third video the rapper has released in the past two weeks The post Lil Yachty drops trippy new video for ‘In My Stussy’s’ with Vince Staples appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.
February 1, 2021
Vince Staples reflects on working with SOPHIE on ‘Big Fish Theory’
The rapper has paid tribute to SOPHIE, who passed away over the weekend The post Vince Staples reflects on working with SOPHIE on ‘Big Fish Theory’ appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.
January 30, 2021
Remembering Sophie: Hear (Almost) Every Song the Avant-Pop Artist Ever Made
Hear every track from Sophie's only LP Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides, plus production work with Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Madonna
January 15, 2021
Vince Staples and Pusha-T collaborate with Divine on new track ‘Jungle Mantra’
It's taken from the soundtrack to new Netflix movie 'The White Tiger' The post Vince Staples and Pusha-T collaborate with Divine on new track ‘Jungle Mantra’ appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.