Vince Staples Looks Deep Within to Examine Life, Love and the Limelight on ‘Dark Times’ | Album Review

June 22, 2024 Jesse Ducker

As the title suggests, much of ‘Dark Times’ is tinged by melancholy, as loss and existential dread weigh heavy on Staples.

Vince Staples Expands His Sound, Refines His Dynamic Delivery on ‘FM!’ | Album Review

November 6, 2018 Kenneth Hicks

The Compton-born, Long Beach-bred emcee’s music has grown more accessible with each new release, and ‘FM!’ is the largest leap forward in this process.

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Xzibit’s Debut Album ‘At the Speed of Life’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Xzibit formally launched his hip-hop career as a battle-tested warrior fighting for respect on his debut album, and thankfully, this same mentality continues to influence his music 30 years on.

The UMC’s’ Debut Album ‘Fruits of Nature’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

When the duo released their exuberant debut album, the hip-hop genre that they loved was becoming super serious and the project never received the widespread props that it deserved.