Big Fish Theory
House experimental hip hop hardcore hip hop west coast hip hop UK Garage
The “crabs in a bucket” mentality can be described as an “if I can’t have it, neither can you” train of thought. Crabs trapped in a bucket will grapple and climb over each other trying to escape, but this ultimately ensures that none of them succeeds. The reference is an analogy to the widespread practice of putting others down in an attempt to elevate oneself. For Vince, the metaphor could describe the experience of African Americans stuck in urban poverty, or Vince’s own experience in the West Coast hip hop scene. Read more on Last.fm.

Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper and actor from the Ramona Park area of North Long Beach, California.[2] He is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz alongside fellow Californian rappers Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, in particular Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. He is currently signed to Blacksmith Records, ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings. Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with Mac Miller, who produced the project. In October 2014, he released his debut EP Hell Can Wait, which included the singles "Hands Up" and "Blue Suede". His debut album, Summertime '06, was released on June 30, 2015, to critical acclaim. He was also featured as a part of the XXL 2015 Freshman Class.[3] His second album Big Fish Theory incorporates avant-garde, dance and electronic influences. It was released on June 23, 2017, to further acclaim from critics. He was also featured on Gorillaz's album Humanz. On November 2, 2018, Staples released his third studio album, FM!. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.