Vince Staples is a burgeoning name in the contemporary rap industry. He has gained a name for himself since the release of his 2011 mixtape Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1, as one of the most talented lyricists in the game.
The new track, entitled “BagBak,” is a throbbing addition to Staples’ repertoire. The song is charged from the outset with a sturdy and rapid beat. The tone promotes the sensation of general anxiety combined with a strong want to take action, a poignant echo of the current atmosphere of many in the American public.
Staples does not shy away from vehement political commentary in the song commenting:
“Prison system broken/Racial war commotion/Until the president get ashy/ Vincent won’t be votin’/ We need Tamikas and shinquas in that Oval Office,” he continues, “the next Bill Gates can be on Section 8 up in the projects/So ‘til they love my dark skin/ B—h I’m goin’ all in.”
The song delivers an anthem of hope and protest for those who feel they are being increasingly disenfranchised in the modern world.
Staples is known for his eloquent reflections on the social realities of African Americans. The release of his albums Hell Can Wait and Summertime ’06 painted vivid images of gang culture and violence as well as ruminations on political institutions and systemic racism.
The release of his 2016 E.P. Prima Donna showed Staples evolving as an artist as he consciously migrated towards self-reflection. He shined light on personal issues, delving into his struggle with fame and mental illness while maintaining his signature sounds and cadenced lyrics.
Listen to the new song from Vince Staples below.
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