Stereogum — In interviews, Vince Staples tends to be extremely funny but also flinty. He doesn't like being put into proscribed roles, and he says things that, from a certain angle, are at least a little bit incendiary. In one recent video interview, for instanc... more info

Stereogum — This past Saturday, renowned producer Dahi brought his forthcoming project, Black Boy (Alternative) , to the stage in Inglewood, California, ahead of its Aug. 28 release. Hosted at sister dreamer, "lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n ... more info

Stereogum — Dacoury Dahi Natche, the DJ and producer known as Dahi (formerly DJ Dahi), has worked on a staggering number of great records. You'll find him in the credits of 2010s rap classics like Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees," Drake's "Worst Behavior," and Big... more info

Stereogum — This touring shit is serious to Turnstile. The hardcore crew doesn't want to go on the road with one or two openers; they have too many acts they want to share the stage with. Last year they brought Blood Orange, Mannequin Pussy, Amyl And The Sniffer... more info

Stereogum — Vince Staples, a persistently provocative artist, is no longer in business with Def Jam or Netflix. If there was ever anything holding him back, that’s gone now. Later this week, Staples will release Cry Baby, his first album for new label home Lom... more info

Stereogum — Last month, Vince Staples announced his new album Cry Baby, the follow-up to 2024’s Dark Times. He’s already shared the lead single “Blackberry Marmalade” and its provocative video. Today, he’s returned with another single called “White F... more info

Stereogum — Over the weekend, Vince Staples returned with "Blackberry Marmalade," an absolute statement of a new single. It's a song about being Black and exploited in America — the sense that white people are trying to use you and kill you, no matter what you... more info

Stereogum — Vince Staples’ Dark Times was one of the most important rap albums of 2024. While his Netflix series The Vince Staples Show was canceled early this year, he’s been busy gearing up for his new independent era. Staples recently launched a private D... more info

Stereogum — Last year, Vince Staples debuted The Vince Staples Show . Vince Staples himself is the show’s star and creator. It’s an absurdist comedy based, in the loosest possible way, on his own life. Making a TV show hasn’t interrupted Staples’ rap... more info

Stereogum — Paul Castelluzzo has worked with many talented musicians over the years — from Clairo to Vince Staples to Justin Bieber to Kali Uchis to Mac Miller. But now, he’s started to release his own music under the name Hether, including last month’s... more info