Vince Staples Tracklist
Vince Staples' self-titled and fourth studio album was released on July 9, 2021. It was fully produced by Kenny Beats.
The album was first confirmed in Vince’s GQ interview with Desus Nice on April 15, 2021. Nice wrote:
When I spoke with him in early March, Vince, now 27, seemed happier. Excited about the future. We met over Zoom for several conversations and ended up talking about everything: his new self-titled LP out this summer, the influence of Nipsey Hussle, and not fucking around when it comes to raccoons.
The lead single for the LP, “Law of Averages,” was released on June 18, 2021.
On June 30, 2021, Vince announced the release date and two days later, on July 2, 2021, he revealed the official tracklist.
The second single “Are You With That?” was released three days before the album’s release, on July 6, 2021.
“Vince Staples” Q&A
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What have the artists said about the album?
It really gives much more information about me that wasn’t out there before. That’s why I went with that title. I feel like I’ve been trying to tell the same story. As you go on in life, your point of view changes. This is another take on myself that I might not have had before.
– Vince Staples in a statement to Pitchfork
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Is there official animated artwork?
Yes, Apple Music features animated artwork for this release.
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Had Vince Staples worked with producer Kenny Beats before?
Yes, Kenny Beats had produced nine of the eleven tracks on Vince’s previous album FM!. Additionally, Vince appeared on an episode of The Cave in 2019, where Kenny made a beat from scratch and he freestyled over it:
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How did this album perform on the Billboard charts?
Vince Staples debuted at #21 on the Billboard 200 during the charting week of July 24, 2021.
