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ALBUM REVIEW: "Big Fish Theory" by Vince Staples

   Vince Staples is a very similar artist to Kendrick Lamar in a lot of ways; both out of California, both have found great success by going against the grain musically, both perform politically charged and dense lyrics and both are astonishingly gifted at their craft. Kendrick seems to claim all of the spotlight, though, whether that be due to endorsement from President Obama himself or widespread "album of the year" accolades. As such, I couldn't help comparing this record (which is incredible, to be frank) to Kendrick's album from earlier this year, DAMN. For me Big Fish Theory betters DAMN. I'm not going to say it's Staples' TPAB, but it's clearly strides ahead of the simplistic sing-song decadence of the Lil Yachtys, Rae Sremmurds and Migos of today. Playing part world weary philosopher and part street kid, Vince Staples delivers what will be one of the best hip hop albums of this year.

   Favourite Songs: Big Fish, Love Can Be..., Yeah Right and Rain Come Down

   Least Favourite Song: SAMO

   Rating: A

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