Stereogum — What do Wavves and Vince Staples have in common? They’re both synonymous with Southern California, boasting the kind of too-chill-to-function attitudes envied by anyone who’s never lived on the West Coast. So, Wavves’ hint that the two artists ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Last year, rapper Vince Staples put out his Hell Can Wait EP which changed him pretty quickly from a promising artist to one of the most exciting young rappers around. It's an excellent EP, and one of... more info

Stereogum — One of last year’s best rap albums wasn’t an album at all; it was Hell Can Wait, an EP from the Long Beach rapper Vince Staples that lasted seven songs and 24 minutes. In that brief window of time, Staples perfected an icy, minimal, intense, poli... more info

Stereogum — After a string of one-off collaborations, a tour with Earl Sweatshirt and Vince Staples, and the debut of the lead single “rem.,” Queens rapper Remy Banks has finally announced the details for his solo debut mixtape higher. Above is the album art... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Earl @ Pitchfork Fest (more by James Richards IV) Toronto, Baltimore, Boston, NYC and possibly other dates on the Earl Sweatshirt / Vince Staples tour that was set to hit NYC's Best Buy Theater on 4/18 are being... more info

Stereogum — Between the water-drop synth beat and the phrasing on that first line, “High” completely reminded me of “New Slaves” — but the two mothers involved are teaching very different messages. Vince Staples is finally rapping like he deserves the ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Sleigh Bells @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, 2014 (more by Chris La Putt) Sleigh Bells have been added to Run the Jewels and Vince Staples' Northside Fest show at 50 Kent on June 14. Tickets are still available. 50 Kent's shows... more info

Stereogum — In a year for hip-hop that’s this stacked, Migos need to be completely on top of their shit. And they aren’t. The Atlanta trio have had a surefire string of mixtapes, sure. And there’s absolutely no denying that the rapid-fire Migos flow has ch... more info

Stereogum — The always-elusive underground rap star Jay Electronica may never get around to releasing an album, but that means it feels like an event every time a new song shows up online. When last we heard from him, he was sharing a stage at the BET Awards wit... more info

Stereogum — Last year, the enormously promising young Long Beach rapper Vince Staples released his Hell Can Wait EP, his-first ever major-label effort, and it was great — as in, one of the best rap records of the year. Staples is planning to release his first ... more info