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Vince Staples
Staples performing in June 2015
Staples performing in June 2015
Background information
Birth nameVincent Staples
Born (1993-07-02) July 2, 1993 (age 31)
OriginLong Beach, California, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitevincestaples.com

Vincent Staples (born July 2, 1993), better known as Vince Staples, is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is part of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz, alongside fellow Californian rappers A$ton Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, in particular Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. He is currently signed to Blacksmith Records, ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings.

Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with Mac Miller, who produced the project. 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 XXL Magazine 2015 Freshman Class.[1]

Life and career

Vincent Staples was born on July 2, 1993, in the Ramona Park neighborhood in Northside, Long Beach, California.[2]

2009–13: Career beginnings and Stolen Youth

Staples was introduced to music by Dijon "LaVish" Samo, Chuck Wun and his cousin Campbell Emerson. LaVish brought Staples on a trip to LA, where he befriended Odd Future collective members Syd tha Kyd, Mike G, and Earl Sweatshirt. Although he had not intended to be a rapper, he featured on some of their songs, most notably "Epar" from Earl Sweatshirt's self-titled debut album. Following this, he decided to pursue a career in rap and released his debut mixtape Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1 on December 30, 2011 via applebird.com.[3] In October 2012, he released a mixtape entitled Winter In Prague, produced entirely by Michael Uzowuru.[4]

Vince reconnected with Earl Sweatshirt when he returned from Samoa in early 2012 and was introduced by him to Mac Miller, who later produced his 2013 mixtape Stolen Youth under the alias Larry Fisherman. The mixtape features guest appearances from Mac Miller, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Da$H, Hardo, and Staples' Cutthroat Boyz co-member, Joey Fatts.[5] Following Stolen Youth's release, he toured as a supporting act on Mac Miller's The Space Migration Tour. After making three appearances on Earl Sweatshirt's debut studio album Doris, including the single "Hive", the liner notes revealed Staples had recently signed to the hip hop record label Def Jam Recordings.[4]

2014–present: Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2, Hell Can Wait, Summertime '06, and Prima Donna

On March 13, 2014, he released his fourth mixtape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2.[6] The mixtape featured production by Earl Sweatshirt, Michael Uzowuru, Childish Major, No ID, Evidence,[7] DJ Babu, Childish Major, and Scoop DeVille, and had guest appearances by singer-songwriters Jhené Aiko and James Fauntleroy.[8] On March 2, 2014, Staples began touring the US with Schoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad on the Oxymoron World Tour, to support the release of Schoolboy Q's album Oxymoron.[9]

On August 15, 2014, Staples released a music video for "Blue Suede".[10] The track was also made available on iTunes.[11][12] On September 9, 2014, Vince released another new song titled "Hands Up" via iTunes. He released the EP Hell Can Wait on October 7, 2014.[13] Prior to the EP's release Staples' revealed during an interview with XXL Magazine that it would include guest appearances from A$ton Matthews and Teyana Taylor, along with productions from No I.D., Infamous, and Hagler.[14]

On May 4, 2015, Staples released "Señorita" as the first single from his debut album titled Summertime '06,[15] which was released on June 30, 2015.[16] On June 15, Staples released the second single off the album, "Get Paid" featuring Desi Mo. On June 22, he released the single "Norf Norf".[17]

On February 23, 2016, Staples was announced as part of the line up for the 2016 Osheaga Music Festival.[18]

On August 25, 2016, Staples released the seven-track EP Prima Donna, featuring guest appearances by A$AP Rocky and Kilo Kish and accompanied by a short film.[19]

Personal life

On June 14, 2016, Vince Staples announced his assistance in a YMCA program that will benefit young people in North Long Beach.[20] The Youth Institute would teach graphic design, 3D printing, product design, music production and filmmaking to 20 eighth and ninth graders at Hamilton Middle School.[20] Staples donated an undisclosed amount to the program.[20][21][22]

Discography

Main article: Vince Staples discography

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role
2015 Dope Dom's Crew Member 1

References

  1. ^ "2015 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". BallerStatus.com. June 3, 2015.
  2. ^ Scott, Dana (July 6, 2015). "Vince Staples: Long Beach's Most Wanted". HipHopDX.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ a b "Vince Staples Def Jam Signing". Complex. 2013-08-31. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  5. ^ "Download Vince Staples' Album Stolen Youth". The Fader. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  6. ^ "Twitter / vincestaples: With that being said Shyne". Twitter.com. 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  7. ^ "His Next Project Shyne Coldchain Vol. 2. — Who Is Vince Staples?". Complex. 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  8. ^ "Twitter / vincestaples: #SCV2". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  9. ^ Estevez, Marjua. "Check Out Vince Staples' New Mixtape Cover - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
  10. ^ "Vince Staples - Blue Suede (Explicit)". YouTube. 2014-08-15. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  11. ^ "Def Jam Recordings on Twitter: ".@vincestaples "Blue Suede" is now available on @iTunes: "". Twitter.com. 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  12. ^ "iTunes - Music - Blue Suede - Single by Vince Staples". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  13. ^ Breihan, Tom. "Stream Vince Staples Hell Can Wait EP". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
  14. ^ C.M., Emmanuel (2014-09-09). "Vince Staples' EP 'Hell Can Wait' Will Feature Aston Matthews And Teyana Taylor". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
  15. ^ "Vince Staples Shares "Señorita" | News". Pitchfork. 2015-05-04. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  16. ^ "Vince Staples Announces Debut Album Summertime '06 | News". Pitchfork. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  17. ^ "Vince Staples feat. Desi Mo - Get Paid". Bluntiq. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  18. ^ Marsh, Ray (February 23, 2016). "Vince Staples part of hip hop line up at Osheaga Festival". RapWave. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  19. ^ Weiss, Jeff. "Vince Staples, Regular Genius". The Fader. The Fader Media Group. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  20. ^ a b c Brown, Eric (June 15, 2016). "Vince supports YMCA program". EW.com. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  21. ^ Staples, Vince (April 20, 2016). "I've never done a drug or drank alcohol in my life". Twitter.
  22. ^ Baker, Soren (December 18, 2015). "Vince Staples: "Drugs Have Always Been A Part Of Music"". HipHopDX.
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