Vince Staples’ Return and North West’s Debut: Everything We Loved in Music This Week

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Vince Staples’ Official Album Announcement

Following the release of his single “Blackberry Marmalade,” rapper Staples addressed online speculation sparked by his music video for the song. He confirmed that the red baseball cap featured in the video revealed the title and release date of his upcoming album. Staples announced that CRY BABY will be available everywhere on June 5th.

Vince announced the album’s release with a simple message: “With everything going on in the world, I wanted to share this music. Thank you for giving it a listen.”

North West’s Debut EP Loading…

North West is diving headfirst into her music career. After gaining support and collaborating with a diverse range of artists – from Ice Spice to FKA Twigs – the 12-year-old is releasing her debut EP. Titled N0rth4evr, the six-track project arrives this Friday, May 1st. It features all new music, not including her previously released single, “PIERCING ON MY HAND,” and North West produced the entire EP herself.

Vince Staples Readies Return

Two weeks ago, Vince Staples announced a new, private Discord server for his fans, hoping to give them a better experience. His initial announcement was short and mysterious, promising “hijinks and shenanigans” and hinting at a quick return with more news.

He didn’t disappoint! The rapper released his first new studio track since May 2024’s Dark Times over the weekend, sharing it on Instagram. The song, called “Blackberry Marmalade,” is available now on streaming services and features a return to his classic guitar-driven sound. It’s accompanied by a visually compelling music video co-directed by Bradley J. Calder.

Viewers noticed a red baseball cap with the word “CRYBABY” on it in the video. It was briefly visible on the dashboard of Staples’ car at the beginning, and had “June 5th” written on the side.

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2026-04-30 00:26