THE BEACH 1:58 AYE! (FREE THE HOMIES) 2:43 DJ QUIK 3:20 NAMELESS 4:06 WHEN SPARKS FLY 4:14 EAST POINT PRAYER 5:49 SLIDE 6:34 PAPERCUTS 7:37 LEMONADE 8:14 PLAYER WAYS 9:05 MAMMA'S BOY 9:58 BANG THAT 11:12 THE SPIRIT OF MONSTER KODY 11:34 THE BLUES 12:05
I think on repeat listens I can see this being my favorite Vince Staples album. I’m so used to FM! and Self-Titled being so short, that Vince giving us more to chew on was something different. He touched on a lot on this album.
i really fw the chill energy of this album, I can see why people aren't huge fans (it's not his strongest album by far) but I also feel like people are letting the fact that it's much chiller get in they way of their enjoyability
I came in expecting a sound similar to his last project “Vince Staples” and it threw me off. After a second listen I came to really appreciate this album. You have to really come in with no expectations to vibe with this album
This album does sound a lot like the self titled album. Production is a little bit different with more modern west coast inspired beats but he was rapping the exact same way on vince staples album
He gave the same reasoning as fantano gave for giving the house is burning a five seems like. that's also one of those albums that seemed to get better every time I listened
Based on the first reaction I just know this will grow on me. It reminds me of The House Is Burning last year, I was so bored at first listen. Couple listens later I couldn't stop enjoying how chilled it sounds. I know Vince Staples and Isaiah Rashad are totally different artists, just feel like both albums will grow on me in a similar way
I already know this album is gonna hit different on summer evenings. Sounds like it was made for the sun going down. This really might be Vince’s best album.
Don't thank me just like THE BEACH 0:00 AYE! (FREE THE HOMIES) 2:39 3. DJ QUIK 1:41 4. MAGIC 0:59 5. NAMELESS 14:34 6. WHEN SPARKS FLY 13:37 7. EAST POINT PRAYER 15:38 8. SLIDE 0:01 9. PAPERCUTS 7:58 10. LEMONADE 3:28 11. PLAYER WAYS 9:11 12. MAMA’S BOY 12:34 13. BANG THAT 7:23 14. THE SPIRIT OF MONSTER ZOEY 1:01 15. ROSE STREET 1:52 16. THE BLUES 1:00
Went to the San diego show and everyone was lame af during vince. Everyone was lit for tyler rightfully so and the women vibed heavy to kali uchis (I just couldnt) but vince had me on a wavy vibe. His performance was great
It's really hard to stop listening to this album, which tells me that it will be Vince's best work to date even more than his self-titled album. The reality of the content matter hit me hard, and there are some lines in here that are so simple yet mad impactful.
@@Mrcarpetmanager yes, I felt it was too inorganic and somewhat forced. Vince even confirmed that when he said he made those albums because he was trying to get on video game/movie/commercial soundtracks. Just my opinion
I have not liked any of his old albums and have always felt very underwhelmed and this album is a 10 to me I’m 4 listens deep already and it’s my front runner for AOTY
For me it's more like a 7.5/10 which is good but I liked his self titled album better. I think he did really well with Kenny beats and what he did with the production
for me because of the lack of passion i felt in the songs and the and the songs that felt more like party songs that are played in the background for people to bob their heads to just made me feel like i was missing something more there were lyrical songs and there are great vibes but overall it left me wanting more than what i got it’s a 6/10 for me
I also felt it was underwhelming on first listen (also how I felt about the singles when I first heard them) but it definitely grows on you in my experience.
I feel exactly the same way. The beats on self titled were so colorful and interesting, and Vince did a great job working with those beats. On this album the production just feels too minimalistic, and the beats with more momentum can sometimes get dragged down by Vince's sleepy delivery. There are songs on this project that I love such as When Sparks Fly, Papercuts and Rose Street, but for the most part it all just blends together.
@@ktrl.1782 There's a difference between cohesive and repetitive. Songs like Slide, Mama's Boy and Bang That don't do anything that stands out, and because of that I don't think they're necessary. On self titled every song either has a memorable hook, verse or beat that sets it apart from the rest, while still maintaining the same soundscape. For the record I think this album is great and it has grown on me since its release, but it's not an aoty contender or anything for me.
With every listen I love it more and more. It’ll age perfectly IMO. Dropping These 2 projects back to back is crazy, Vince needs more love for all the work he’s done.
i love this album but i agree on one thing about what vince is doing. his soft, minimal approach that he started to do from the self-titled record was a lil too much on this record where as he did it just enough in the last album. but overall i still love this album idk if it’s best imma have to listen to it again.
@@rubyrayne8 idk if you feel the same but i wanted more of the same flow and style like he did with ARE YOU WITH THAT. that’s my favorite song of his and i wish he explores that melodic sound in the future.
This new Vince album caught me by surprise. I was just scrolling through instagram and seen he dropped an album and I got immediately hyped. Definitely one of his best for sure.
I agree with everything you said except that it's his best project, the self titled project he just released and summertime '06 are both better, I'm admittedly gonna have to give this one a couple more listens, but idk
I actually really like this album, Vince is extremely creative when it comes to talking about rough upbringing. I think I’m taking like 5-6 tracks to a playlist, really solid.
@@wholelottaanime2408 no shit I know it's subjective. It's not like I'm going in other people's comments talking shit about there opinions I just put mine out there.
@@Flamerunner451 people just give anything they like a perfect score haha. A 10/10 is something that is literally one of my favorite albums of all time. I don't like number ratings but this album for me is a 7.5/10 imo
Please do final thoughts for this album. I really enjoyed this one, it's different than his previous ones but it's exactly what I needed from Vince. Respect your opinion nonetheless ✌
Video content aside...just wanna say thank you Shawn for always being consistent. Unlike some reaction channels you don't have to have a twitch stream and make your subscribers wait a month for your vids after being behind a patreon paywall. (I think we all know who I'm talking about.) Sure everyone's got their own way of making moves but thank you for being the most consistent and reliable reaction channel out 💯
I think his self titled definitely had some of the best beats I ever heard but I think with this album Vince sounded more west coast if that makes sense but I feel like the reason for that was due to the fact that it's more based on his home rather than the self titled project which is more of him and his artistic ability , hence why it's called Vince Staples. That's what I think but still think this could be an album of the year and I love the laid back contribution he has on the tracks
I was at that show, and I said the same thing about the crowd. Vince did his thing, but the crowd didn't show the love he deserved. They just cared about Kali and Tyler
the only real disappointment I have with this project is that the choruses don’t pop out enough. the instrumentals are very similar to the self titled album, but the issue is that is I don’t think that this sound can carry for a whole album compared to a 20 min ep.
The beats are way worse than self titled. Cheap west-coast drums over underwater bells? It’s nothing compared to the magic that Kenny Beats did on self titled.
I personally love it on first listen but I get the feeling I’m gonna really really love it on multiple listens especially some of the tracks. You had some valid criticisms and it’s always cool to hear what you have to say. Hopefully we get an update on a « what I’m listening” telling us you love it too hahaha
I'm sorry but this my album of the year so far and its definitely my favorite vince project. Summertime 06 is incredible but its too bloated in my opinion. Fm! is great but its more of the opposite of summertime where I feel like its too short. Same goes for his self titled project even though I loved that album too.
If Vince staples called it a wrap for his career I would be proud of his discography. Came out strong with his mixtapes along with his first and sophomore (CLASSIC) album, took a little dip with Prima Donna and FM but really learned and progressed and has delivered the most solid back to back projects . My personal opinion
The opener and closer we’re the best cuts. I think Vince should make an album with those type of productions. If he went with a more Mac Miller Circles route it would be amazing. Maybe just a little more indie, and different subject matter.
@@Koersky I think he could. He has a good enough flow and lyrical ability to do it. He could get better at singing and vocal Melodie’s and amp up his production
From first listening you get pulled in by the beauty laid back vibes you hear a Beach wave through out the whole album. Vince flows are very calm and melancholy like listening to a ocean vibe playlist. On the surface the album sound beautiful it looks beautiful long beach looks beautiful on the surface but when you go below and the surface and see whats going on your realize like Vince said "Ain't nothing sweet ask suga free". The writing is very dark very menacing. You get story and warning of the life in Romana park and how it broke his heart. Thats at least my interpretation of it.
idk i just think the album made me feel good listening to it. especially when sparks fly. like i can't give you a direct criticism as to why that is, the album just made me feel comfortable.
I can respect Shawn's opinion lol. I think I need to have more listens before establishing a solid consensus. So far, I do think more could've been done with his voice & those who were on the tracks with him. The vibe is a bit monotonous, perhaps that's what they were going for. But oddly enough (at least in comparison to Shawn's opinion) I feel like this album has a warmer feeling than previous ones. Maybe it's the production idk...
I really loved this album off the first listen and I already claimed it to be AOTY contender. Vince has done it again. I think it’s as good as the self titled last year.
You gotta understand Vince is loc and everyday is a experience with him you gotta understand that his point of the way he makes his music is different. Those stories he's telling is real and that's why you hear a relaxed version of him. It's a good thing because he grew into something other than we see him right now. He giving us heat next year It's vibe I'm getting from him.
huge Vince staples fan... He said he made it at the same time as his last album. to me it sound like songs that he liked that weren't good enough to make the last album.
Definitely think his self titled album is better(if I’m comparing the 2) but I’ll need a few more listens to appreciate this album it’s early. Vince still a beast 💯
@@griffinhorne1972 I disagree. The self titled album had back to back bangers, and the flow was immaculate. With this album it just feels so choppy and different in my opinion. Like the vibes change after every song and the flow is just not there for me
I respectfully disagree with your take on it being "boring", I actually think this was one of his most coherent albums and the mellow rapping fits the theme really well
Thank you Shawn Cee for reviewing music, from an unbiased opinion it’s either you like it or not No label biases nobody in your pocket getting you to say good things about an artist Also your Ascetic in your room is very peaceful Much love to you
I feel like I see vince more human now because he put his pain out there. I really only see him as a gangster rapper but now he put his pain out. Overall it was a really good album
I'm listening to this, The House is Burning & Blue Lips. Each im happy I picked up in early March. Each I enjoyed on the first time around. I just let them repeat from beginning to end a few times to digest it all.
I think a lot of people are forgetting Vince’s albums are all about perception and the meaning of them. From summertime to present every album has meant something and followed a theme. I see a lot of comments reflecting on his “lack of effort” the whole album is called Ramona park broke my heart, the vibe isn’t meant to be fully uplifting and although there’s a hand pick of uplifting songs, Vince is clearly trying to show you the demoralizing end of an era that he succeeded in. It’s an album that once you listen from start to back over n over again you pick up on the small things, the overall sound. Congrats to Vince on making 2 incredible albums within 12 months
I saw him perform with Tyler in my city and I just couldn't understand how the crowd wasn't getting lit because he played all his bangers. I need to see him again now after this album. When sparks fly is my pick.
I like that someone explaining (quite well I might add) the problems of the album is a problem now & you have to compare him to someone else who illustrates their own personal preference.
I might be wrong but i think throughout the album he represents Ramona Park as a lover. That’s why out of context it might sound like regular relationship problems you hear in most r&b songs. But I do agree he could’ve been more personal on this album and standout more instead of sounding like background music. but other than that I thought it was a good album.
I think the reason why Vince made his vocals so laid back this album is because if Ramona park broke his heart, then he might not try to sound like he's full of energy right after a heartbreak or talking about something that has left a mark on him
I really disagree with Shawn’s on his relationship lyrics. After listening to self-Titled, he got pretty real about his love game saying he hits it once and then he is stuck. Now he’s saying he has been hurt by being in love, he speaks about a girl that got away, and tells someone that he loves he will watch over them from heaven if he dies. I don’t think Vince is trying to be entertaining, the lyrics are him being open about his personal struggle with love. It’s Vince Staples’ love experience thus far and it feels very genuine and relatable to me. If you care about this man and his journey then you can let those emotions speak for themselves.
Vince Staples is undoubtedly the most underrated artist with one of the best discographies and progression of any artist out. He constantly delivers.
Been saying he top 5 hip hop man. Easily one of the most consistent discographies ever. Not a single bad album.
mach hommy
He’s too boring for me unfortunately outside big fish and fm
@@Noirlore His self titled is quite arguably his best ???
Fax
Denzel and Vince are so crazy consistent with their quality and somehow still underappreciated
Denzel Curry is garbage. Logic is better than denzel curry.
I need a fucking collab between those two man
@@haydenelliott3654 mid with mid?
@@MrASAPAB
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@@mcjcave18 he thought we were gonna agree 😂
THE BEACH 1:58
AYE! (FREE THE HOMIES) 2:43
DJ QUIK 3:20
NAMELESS 4:06
WHEN SPARKS FLY 4:14
EAST POINT PRAYER 5:49
SLIDE 6:34
PAPERCUTS 7:37
LEMONADE 8:14
PLAYER WAYS 9:05
MAMMA'S BOY 9:58
BANG THAT 11:12
THE SPIRIT OF MONSTER KODY 11:34
THE BLUES 12:05
I think on repeat listens I can see this being my favorite Vince Staples album. I’m so used to FM! and Self-Titled being so short, that Vince giving us more to chew on was something different. He touched on a lot on this album.
it’s his most commercial project. i can’t yet say that i like this more than his previous album.
Where would you rank big fish theory?
This is the Aoty so far
Please listen to his stolen youth mixtape, it's his best project after summertime '06 imo
@@dabs.47 YESSIR FACTS YOUR ON POINT!
this whole thing was a vibe. his artistic progression has been so fun to watch and hear :)
fr
i really fw the chill energy of this album, I can see why people aren't huge fans (it's not his strongest album by far) but I also feel like people are letting the fact that it's much chiller get in they way of their enjoyability
I miss when Vince had some energy, that’s what I loved about his older stuff. His new stuff doesn’t have very standout production and blends together
That’s how I was the first listen. I let my expectations cloud my judgment cause I wasn’t expecting it to be so slow
What would say is his strongest? Just curious
WHEN SPARKS FLY, MAGIC WITH MUSTARD & THE BLUES are some of my favorite songs in RPBMH, Vince Staples never misses.
This album has a lot of misses though 💀💀
@@MissingNo38 no bad song just a few tracks that don’t stand out as much
Bro you are on almost every video I watch. Im convinced we are the same person at this point 😂
AYE! is my favorite by far off this. Love the way the bass hits on that track with the backing vocals on the hook
@@austineunice8881 yeah I mean they're not bad just very average and I probably won't really ever listen to them
I saw the tweet and I'm already knowing you gonna have to give it a couple listens. Enjoyed this album a lot
What did he say?
I don't think that's what he said Charlote
@@motrilfromthe6281 basically he jus wasn’t fw it. He’ll come back to it tho
I came in expecting a sound similar to his last project “Vince Staples” and it threw me off. After a second listen I came to really appreciate this album. You have to really come in with no expectations to vibe with this album
Yeah, I'd say none of his albums sound similar. That's why he's my favorite contemporary rapper, maybe even musician overall
This album does sound a lot like the self titled album. Production is a little bit different with more modern west coast inspired beats but he was rapping the exact same way on vince staples album
He gave the same reasoning as fantano gave for giving the house is burning a five seems like. that's also one of those albums that seemed to get better every time I listened
I thought this sounded a lot like his self titled album? I mean it definitely sounds more like that project than any of his others.
@@tristanreynolds5748 I think most people consider that a mostly boring/forgettable project
Based on the first reaction I just know this will grow on me. It reminds me of The House Is Burning last year, I was so bored at first listen. Couple listens later I couldn't stop enjoying how chilled it sounds. I know Vince Staples and Isaiah Rashad are totally different artists, just feel like both albums will grow on me in a similar way
Same here, absolutely love THIB now it grew on me so much
This. A lot of tracks didn’t grab my attention till I listened to them again
I already know this album is gonna hit different on summer evenings. Sounds like it was made for the sun going down.
This really might be Vince’s best album.
I agree 100%. To me the self titled is a dawn album and this is a dusk album
Facts
@@rileyscherer129 FACTS!
Don't thank me just like
THE BEACH 0:00
AYE! (FREE THE HOMIES) 2:39
3. DJ QUIK 1:41
4. MAGIC 0:59
5. NAMELESS 14:34
6. WHEN SPARKS FLY 13:37
7. EAST POINT PRAYER 15:38
8. SLIDE 0:01
9. PAPERCUTS 7:58
10. LEMONADE 3:28
11. PLAYER WAYS 9:11
12. MAMA’S BOY 12:34
13. BANG THAT 7:23
14. THE SPIRIT OF MONSTER ZOEY 1:01
15. ROSE STREET 1:52
16. THE BLUES 1:00
U almost got me.
know the rest of the intro tracks???
pls😔😔
bruh
I want the name of the 2nd song from the intro
I was at the Tyler show in Arizona and Vince definitely deserved more love
Yeah same at the Philly show, I was one of the only people standing in my section, he shouted me out at the end though which was nice.
@@wfi420 I stood up from Norf Norf onward, wanted him to feel loved. I remember he shouted out our row for the love!
Went to the San diego show and everyone was lame af during vince. Everyone was lit for tyler rightfully so and the women vibed heavy to kali uchis (I just couldnt) but vince had me on a wavy vibe. His performance was great
Same in mass
I was at the orlando show and i think it was the most love he got the whole tour, lookin at other shows it was a huge difference
This was a great album!! I’ve had it on repeat all day
It's really hard to stop listening to this album, which tells me that it will be Vince's best work to date even more than his self-titled album. The reality of the content matter hit me hard, and there are some lines in here that are so simple yet mad impactful.
Fr I’ve had it playing nonstop since it dropped
U ain’t lying bra 💵
I can’t say it’s better than “Summertime ‘06” yet but I can definitely say this album is already his second best album on first 3-4 listens.
better than big fish theory?
My favorite of his is Big Fish Theory but Ramona Park is definitely already up there. Good stuff
@@Mrcarpetmanager yes, I felt it was too inorganic and somewhat forced. Vince even confirmed that when he said he made those albums because he was trying to get on video game/movie/commercial soundtracks. Just my opinion
His best album to me is FM! So I'm hoping it's better than that
Second best? Bruh. His last self titled album the best album he’s dropped.
I really enjoyed this entire album. Being from the west, it’s just what we love and it’s something I’ll be bumping this entire year.
I have not liked any of his old albums and have always felt very underwhelmed and this album is a 10 to me I’m 4 listens deep already and it’s my front runner for AOTY
For me it's more like a 7.5/10 which is good but I liked his self titled album better. I think he did really well with Kenny beats and what he did with the production
for me because of the lack of passion i felt in the songs and the and the songs that felt more like party songs that are played in the background for people to bob their heads to just made me feel like i was missing something more there were lyrical songs and there are great vibes but overall it left me wanting more than what i got it’s a 6/10 for me
Listen to the self titled
His self titled Vince Staples album and this one are my favorite albums from him and when i comeback to em i enjoy em every time
L Opinion for not liking “Summertime ‘06”.
I also felt it was underwhelming on first listen (also how I felt about the singles when I first heard them) but it definitely grows on you in my experience.
The song “when sparks fly” reminds me of “I gave you power” by nas
Me & My Girlfriend
I feel exactly the same way. The beats on self titled were so colorful and interesting, and Vince did a great job working with those beats. On this album the production just feels too minimalistic, and the beats with more momentum can sometimes get dragged down by Vince's sleepy delivery. There are songs on this project that I love such as When Sparks Fly, Papercuts and Rose Street, but for the most part it all just blends together.
This is exactly my take too lol
Is that not the purpose of having a cohesive album though?
@@ktrl.1782 There's a difference between cohesive and repetitive. Songs like Slide, Mama's Boy and Bang That don't do anything that stands out, and because of that I don't think they're necessary. On self titled every song either has a memorable hook, verse or beat that sets it apart from the rest, while still maintaining the same soundscape. For the record I think this album is great and it has grown on me since its release, but it's not an aoty contender or anything for me.
With every listen I love it more and more. It’ll age perfectly IMO. Dropping These 2 projects back to back is crazy, Vince needs more love for all the work he’s done.
After listen 3 this might be my fav Vince album, keeps getting better and yes I know thats a tough claim 😂 mans discography is flawless
Nah I feel u
i love this album but i agree on one thing about what vince is doing. his soft, minimal approach that he started to do from the self-titled record was a lil too much on this record where as he did it just enough in the last album. but overall i still love this album idk if it’s best imma have to listen to it again.
For me too. It’s also just my preference, I like some hard songs in the mix.
@@rubyrayne8 idk if you feel the same but i wanted more of the same flow and style like he did with ARE YOU WITH THAT. that’s my favorite song of his and i wish he explores that melodic sound in the future.
Same
@@KingCuzco ARE YOU WITH THAT was my number 1 song of last year. I wish he did more of that sound too
This new Vince album caught me by surprise. I was just scrolling through instagram and seen he dropped an album and I got immediately hyped. Definitely one of his best for sure.
I agree with everything you said except that it's his best project, the self titled project he just released and summertime '06 are both better, I'm admittedly gonna have to give this one a couple more listens, but idk
@@haha20121000 ‘one of his best’
Holy ahit this has been a fan-fucking-tastic year for music so far. All i need know is for J.I.D. to drop.
Jid, Cole, kendrick and 6lack is what I need from this year
just need that frank ocean album fr
I actually really like this album, Vince is extremely creative when it comes to talking about rough upbringing. I think I’m taking like 5-6 tracks to a playlist, really solid.
Wasn't feeling it that much on first listen either, it'll probably grow on me but I'll still prefer the self-titled album
Best Song on the Album is “When Sparks Fly” No Cap, Vince Did His Thang On This One.
He’s super consistent and I like his trajectory but yeah, he don’t be bringing the energy like I think he can a lot of the times.
I genuinely love this album and love this low key nature of this music. I think it will grow as time goes along
I love vince he's in my top 10 but yall Wildin if you think this is even close to his best album.
You know it’s all subjective right?
@@wholelottaanime2408 no shit I know it's subjective. It's not like I'm going in other people's comments talking shit about there opinions I just put mine out there.
The room is a good movie subjectively
For some reason The Beach was my favorite on the album, I really wish it was longer it’s so good
loved watching vince on the cmiygl tour! you could tell a lot of people were only there for kali and tyler but, vinces set was unreal!!
When sparks fly hit me differently..
Not because its because its about a gun
I love this album 10/10 Vince doesn’t miss once again he’s dropped 3 classics since Kendrick last dropped😢
You can love it but bro you can’t really call this a 10/10 lol
@@Flamerunner451 people just give anything they like a perfect score haha. A 10/10 is something that is literally one of my favorite albums of all time. I don't like number ratings but this album for me is a 7.5/10 imo
This albums REALLY good. I've listening to it non stop after release
When Sparks Fly stays on repeat 🔁
Please do final thoughts for this album. I really enjoyed this one, it's different than his previous ones but it's exactly what I needed from Vince. Respect your opinion nonetheless ✌
When sparks fly been on repeat for days now 🔥
Video content aside...just wanna say thank you Shawn for always being consistent. Unlike some reaction channels you don't have to have a twitch stream and make your subscribers wait a month for your vids after being behind a patreon paywall. (I think we all know who I'm talking about.) Sure everyone's got their own way of making moves but thank you for being the most consistent and reliable reaction channel out 💯
You’re trippin, this album is amazing. So proud of Vince for his growth on this record. My early AOTY 💔💔💔
Vinny Stape never disappoints
I think his self titled definitely had some of the best beats I ever heard but I think with this album Vince sounded more west coast if that makes sense but I feel like the reason for that was due to the fact that it's more based on his home rather than the self titled project which is more of him and his artistic ability , hence why it's called Vince Staples. That's what I think but still think this could be an album of the year and I love the laid back contribution he has on the tracks
I was at that show, and I said the same thing about the crowd. Vince did his thing, but the crowd didn't show the love he deserved. They just cared about Kali and Tyler
This album is gonna age well ,my second listen gave me a different look .
Sampha should have had a hook on sparks fly
the only real disappointment I have with this project is that the choruses don’t pop out enough. the instrumentals are very similar to the self titled album, but the issue is that is I don’t think that this sound can carry for a whole album compared to a 20 min ep.
Ayo what?? When Sparks Fly chorus??
The beats are way worse than self titled. Cheap west-coast drums over underwater bells? It’s nothing compared to the magic that Kenny Beats did on self titled.
Saw him at the Tyler concert in Vancouver, the crowd was treating him much better that night
I personally love it on first listen but I get the feeling I’m gonna really really love it on multiple listens especially some of the tracks. You had some valid criticisms and it’s always cool to hear what you have to say. Hopefully we get an update on a « what I’m listening” telling us you love it too hahaha
I'm sorry but this my album of the year so far and its definitely my favorite vince project. Summertime 06 is incredible but its too bloated in my opinion. Fm! is great but its more of the opposite of summertime where I feel like its too short. Same goes for his self titled project even though I loved that album too.
If Vince staples called it a wrap for his career I would be proud of his discography. Came out strong with his mixtapes along with his first and sophomore (CLASSIC) album, took a little dip with Prima Donna and FM but really learned and progressed and has delivered the most solid back to back projects . My personal opinion
In 2022 im just appreciative of Artist still releasing music because the pandemic could’ve crushed many artist desires to continue to do what they do
The opener and closer we’re the best cuts. I think Vince should make an album with those type of productions. If he went with a more Mac Miller Circles route it would be amazing. Maybe just a little more indie, and different subject matter.
No way Vince could pull off a circles type album imo
@@Koersky fr, circles is like a full on rnb album.
@@Koersky I think he could. He has a good enough flow and lyrical ability to do it. He could get better at singing and vocal Melodie’s and amp up his production
ily shawn, you make me feel like i'm @ home when i watch your videos
From first listening you get pulled in by the beauty laid back vibes you hear a Beach wave through out the whole album. Vince flows are very calm and melancholy like listening to a ocean vibe playlist.
On the surface the album sound beautiful it looks beautiful long beach looks beautiful on the surface but when you go below and the surface and see whats going on your realize like Vince said "Ain't nothing sweet ask suga free".
The writing is very dark very menacing. You get story and warning of the life in Romana park and how it broke his heart. Thats at least my interpretation of it.
When sparks fly best song off the album
Bro I feel u I was at Tyler first concert and the crowd was dead asf when Vince performance I was so disappointed.
I went to Tylers Atlanta show and the crowd was dead for Vince staples there too. They were more there for Kali and Tyler. They went crazy for them
Sean Cee is like that one friend that always put a smile on your face
I saw him live at a Tyler show. He was fantastic. Magic live is incredible
idk i just think the album made me feel good listening to it. especially when sparks fly. like i can't give you a direct criticism as to why that is, the album just made me feel comfortable.
I can respect Shawn's opinion lol. I think I need to have more listens before establishing a solid consensus. So far, I do think more could've been done with his voice & those who were on the tracks with him. The vibe is a bit monotonous, perhaps that's what they were going for. But oddly enough (at least in comparison to Shawn's opinion) I feel like this album has a warmer feeling than previous ones. Maybe it's the production idk...
I saw your tweet, I’m disappointed. This album is great. Agree to disagree I guess haha
this is vince best album since summertime 06 easily
I really loved this album off the first listen and I already claimed it to be AOTY contender. Vince has done it again. I think it’s as good as the self titled last year.
niiiiiiiiiiice wallpaper and neck tat bro
If you from California you gon love this sound. Sum smooth to ride to
In my opinion, East Point Prayer is my favorite of the album 🔥🔥🔥
Shawn sleep🤦🏽♂️
It’s definitely dope!
You gotta understand Vince is loc and everyday is a experience with him you gotta understand that his point of the way he makes his music is different. Those stories he's telling is real and that's why you hear a relaxed version of him. It's a good thing because he grew into something other than we see him right now. He giving us heat next year It's vibe I'm getting from him.
huge Vince staples fan... He said he made it at the same time as his last album. to me it sound like songs that he liked that weren't good enough to make the last album.
I'll Listen to it again of course and it'll probably grow on me over time
Nah last project was Kenny Beats only
Definitely think his self titled album is better(if I’m comparing the 2) but I’ll need a few more listens to appreciate this album it’s early. Vince still a beast 💯
Nah this on another level than self-titled
@@griffinhorne1972 I disagree. The self titled album had back to back bangers, and the flow was immaculate. With this album it just feels so choppy and different in my opinion. Like the vibes change after every song and the flow is just not there for me
Totally agree with the thoughts on the crowd at Tyler’s Concert, I was going crazy and not enough people were marching the same energy for Vince
when sparks fly 🔥 gaddamn
I respectfully disagree with your take on it being "boring", I actually think this was one of his most coherent albums and the mellow rapping fits the theme really well
you are the feds
even better when u realise that it starts and ends with beach sounds, shits blisss
The transitions laced throughout the album are too smooveee
I thoroughly enjoyed this album, the comments makin me sad
That y i almost never read comment sections anymore ,people just be ruining stuff
Thank you Shawn Cee for reviewing music, from an unbiased opinion it’s either you like it or not
No label biases nobody in your pocket getting you to say good things about an artist
Also your Ascetic in your room is very peaceful
Much love to you
I feel like I see vince more human now because he put his pain out there. I really only see him as a gangster rapper but now he put his pain out. Overall it was a really good album
Although I enjoyed his self titled more I think this album is good, could’ve done without some tracks but it grew on me more after the first listen.
I'm listening to this, The House is Burning & Blue Lips. Each im happy I picked up in early March. Each I enjoyed on the first time around. I just let them repeat from beginning to end a few times to digest it all.
Berserk wallpaper in the background is a fuckin VIBE!!
Yeah...same. Hopefully it'll grow on me with more listens. Thanks for the video.
The crowd loved Vince at the Atlanta show during the tour with Tyler
Track 2 is perfect Cali summer vibes
There goes Shawn threatening the FKA Twigs vinyl again
This might be my favorite project from Vince.
I think a lot of people are forgetting Vince’s albums are all about perception and the meaning of them. From summertime to present every album has meant something and followed a theme. I see a lot of comments reflecting on his “lack of effort” the whole album is called Ramona park broke my heart, the vibe isn’t meant to be fully uplifting and although there’s a hand pick of uplifting songs, Vince is clearly trying to show you the demoralizing end of an era that he succeeded in. It’s an album that once you listen from start to back over n over again you pick up on the small things, the overall sound. Congrats to Vince on making 2 incredible albums within 12 months
My favourite Vince album in years tbh, since big fish theory. It gets better the more you listen imo, he killed this album
Last 2 project have been my favorite. If that’s all he had, he’d be a top 5 artist in my playlist
at the tyler concert i was like the only one in my row turning up to vinces set
I saw him perform with Tyler in my city and I just couldn't understand how the crowd wasn't getting lit because he played all his bangers. I need to see him again now after this album. When sparks fly is my pick.
Shawn Cee turning into Fantano with these reviews
I like that someone explaining (quite well I might add) the problems of the album is a problem now & you have to compare him to someone else who illustrates their own personal preference.
Watch fantano give this a 7
Bro I fucking love that u got guts in the background brooo lest gooo u Fuck with berserk
I might be wrong but i think throughout the album he represents Ramona Park as a lover. That’s why out of context it might sound like regular relationship problems you hear in most r&b songs. But I do agree he could’ve been more personal on this album and standout more instead of sounding like background music. but other than that I thought it was a good album.
Just wanted to say Prima Donna aged almost perfectly and it’s in my top Vince projects
Took me a couple listens but I can now conclude that this album slaps
I think the reason why Vince made his vocals so laid back this album is because if Ramona park broke his heart, then he might not try to sound like he's full of energy right after a heartbreak or talking about something that has left a mark on him
This album is impeccable and pure west coast vibes. The only thing it's missing to be official is a Dom Kennedy feature on Magic.
been my favorite rapper since his big fish album
I really disagree with Shawn’s on his relationship lyrics. After listening to self-Titled, he got pretty real about his love game saying he hits it once and then he is stuck.
Now he’s saying he has been hurt by being in love, he speaks about a girl that got away, and tells someone that he loves he will watch over them from heaven if he dies. I don’t think Vince is trying to be entertaining, the lyrics are him being open about his personal struggle with love. It’s Vince Staples’ love experience thus far and it feels very genuine and relatable to me. If you care about this man and his journey then you can let those emotions speak for themselves.