Album Rating: 4.0

that's cool to hear seems like he'd be a chill dude, what did he play from BFT?

Album Rating: 4.5

745, Big Fish, and Bagbak

I mean he's always been pretty consistent, but never like this. This record sounds like nothing I've heard in the past couple years. Kudos to Staples for taking a huge risk & having it pay off !

this vibes hard

Album Rating: 4.5

the beats on this are so so good, and if vince's lyrics/flow were at the same genre-topping level this would've been an easy 4.5. still a fantastic, addictive listen though

loved this on first listen but it's been growing off me. all about the beats for me, but this just doesnt have the staying power imo

Album Rating: 3.5

agreed Ryus...might bump down to 3.5 as well

I love the production and Yeah Right is probably song of the year but goddamn Vince was so underwhelming on this album. I just did not care for any of his verses. Kendrick's verse is better than any of his. The hooks are really bland for the most part. Rain Come Down is awful.

agreed vince is pretty much a non-factor

Such a dope album!

Album Rating: 3.5

"Rain Come Down is awful"



disagree, ty dolla's voice works it well

Album Rating: 2.5

"agreed vince is pretty much a non-factor"



My biggest gripe with this yah. And I usually dig his flows on plenty of individual tracks he's released, but he didn't bring much personality on this.

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

plane your deerhunter avatar was much better

rain come down is a good closer tbh
solid album

Album Rating: 4.0

His voice is so distinctive, and the beats so beyond the usual reach for a rapper, that I'm finding it hard to agree with this criticism of Staples being a non-presence. His voice is a part of the mix, which for this type of music is much more impressive than scrambling atop it.



Agreed hard

Album Rating: 4.0

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side note the hook Juicy J lays down on Big Fish is killer

Album Rating: 4.0

tbh even if I might consider DAMN to be the better "rap" album of the year, this is probably my favorite hip hop album to come out in 2017 (if that makes any sense)



What is Summertime '06 and his other stuff like compared to this?

Album Rating: 3.5

yea okay, this is pretty damn great,,

Album Rating: 4.0

This is sooooo goooood.

Album Rating: 4.0

This shits fire, new Tyler is fire, now we just need new Earl.