Staples had a great start in hip hop after moving in with hip hop collective Odd future's producer Syd Tha Kyd after being kicked out from his house. Since then he has been a frequent collaborator with numerous members of Odd Future including a 2012 mixtape entitled 'Winter In Prague' which was produced entirely by Michael Uzowuru.
Vince appeared three times on Earl Sweatshirt's debut album 'Doris' and after this successful collaboration it was revealed he had signed to Hip hop record label Def Jam Recordings. His most notable feature for this album was on the single 'Hive' which went on to chart at #57 on the US R & B Charts upon release. He also found success on the 'Stolen Youth' mixtape which was a collaboration with Mac Miller and featured guest appearances from Ab Soul and Schoolboy Q amongst others. It was received well by critics and his underground fanbase.
After the release of several successful mixtapes, he released his first official EP 'Hell Can Wait' in October 2014 which features seven tracks and was a complete critical success. Pitchfork Media awarded it an impressive mark of 8.5/10. It featured two singles, 'Blue Suede' and 'Hands Up' which both appeared on the iTunes store.
Vince Staples first gained exposure in music following his verse on Earl Sweatshirt's debut album, a crude verse which perhaps reflected his youth. But the Vince Staples we hear today has clearly developed as an artist, performing with greater authority and maturity than what has come before. Hailing from Long Beach, California, Staples looked to impress when appearing at SOB's (Sounds of Brazil) in New York. It was an intimate atmosphere which allowed the young Staples to flourish, with a real buzz around the room, anxious to see what the rapper was made of. Technically, he delivered his lines with tremendous flow, still with a ferocious energy that made it a truly riveting performance. He played new songs along with tracks pulling more heavily from the Odd Future sound of before. The Odd Future collaboration "Hive" was a highlight, with the crowd singing back the words with enthusiasm. I say singing, it was more like screaming. "Blue Suede," a newer song was equally memorable, showing that Vince Staples definitely has potential to develop into a prominent part of the Hip Hop scene. He is an exciting performer with real lyrical talent and smooth, meticulous flow and definitely one to watch, growing significantly since his younger years.