Dark Times

by Vince Staples

Dark Times cover art

The final record in his major label contract finds the Long Beach emcee in a deeply reflective, quietly pessimistic state of mind. Utilizing sparse, highly atmospheric neo-soul and jazz production, his signature deadpan delivery dissects the cyclical nature of gang violence, survivor's guilt, and the hollow victories of industry success.

Genres

  • Conscious Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Close Your Eyes and Swing
  2. Black&Blue
  3. Government Cheese
  4. Children’s Song
  5. Shame On The Devil
  6. Étouffée
  7. Liars
  8. Justin
  9. "Radio"
  10. Nothing Matters
  11. Little Homies
  12. Freeman
  13. Why Won’t the Sun Come Out?