Big Fish Theory

by Vince Staples

Big Fish Theory cover art

Big Fish Theory is the second studio album by American rapper Vince Staples. It was released on June 23, 2017, through Blacksmith Records and Def Jam Recordings. Featuring an avant-garde style that leans toward electronic club music genres such as house and Detroit techno, it contains production work from Christian Rich, Zack Sekoff, Sophie, Ray Brady, Jimmy Edgar, GTA, Justin Vernon and Flume, among others; as well as vocal contributions from a variety of artists including Kilo Kish, Kendrick Lamar, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Sign, Damon Albarn, Ray J, ASAP Rocky and Kučka. Staples promoted Big Fish Theory with a tour through Canada and the United States, the Life Aquatic Tour. The album received widespread acclaim from critics, and debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200. It was supported by three singles: "BagBak", "Big Fish" and "Rain Come Down".

Genres

  • Experimental Hip Hop
  • Hardcore Hip Hop
  • Electronic Dance Music

Tracklist

  1. Crabs In A Bucket
  2. Big Fish
  3. Alyssa Interlude
  4. Love Can Be...
  5. 745
  6. Ramona Park Is Yankee Stadium
  7. Yeah Right
  8. Homage
  9. SAMO
  10. Party People
  11. BagBak
  12. Rain Come Down