Ep. 37: Vince Staples - Summertime '06

Looking for a breezy jam to cruise into the summer season? Nah, we're hitting you with beats, bars, and Vince Staples' debut album.Cody and Hilary talk about our responsibilities as fans, how to respectfully engage with weighty material, and how in the pocket Vince Staples is throughout this whole record.Weaving together a tapestry of matter-of-fact stories with a seamless display of flows, Summertime '06 tells us about a loss of innocence. The ability to deliver such a weighty message in such an accessible way is a testament to his immense talent.Vince Staples is one of the best in the game currently, and this record was an announcement of his arrival on the national stage.Thanks for listening! Check out everything we have going on via the info below:Instagram: @earwaxpodTikTok: @earwaxpodAmoeba on Instagram:@amoebahollywood@amoebasf@amoebaberkeleyQuestions, Suggestions, Corrections (surely we're perfect): [email protected]:Edited by Claudia Rivera-TinsleyAll transition music written and performed by Spencer Belden"EarWax Main Theme" performed by Spencer Belden feat. David Otis