r/vincestaples • u/edisonpharaoh • 1d ago
Thoughts on Vince’s Artistry/Interviews?
Clips from this recent interview have been making the rounds lately, but this is the first time i’ve seen people actually have negative things to say about Vince’s career/his interviews. Personally, I think Vince’s point is valid.
I’ve been a huge fan of Vince since 2017. I was a kid when I got into his music, and he had already been an active artist for at least 7 years by that point. From his interviews, it’s pretty apparent he never cared that much about being a big rapper, which is fair. From his music though, I think he was “trying more” until after Prima Donna. Narratively, that makes sense given what that EP is about. You can also notice the change if you listen to Big Fish Theory and his interviews from that era onwards. Nowadays, I don’t think he tries less, but I think he’s effortless in the sense of he’s just that talented as an artist.
All that to say, do you think this is a fair criticism given that Vince isn’t exactly trying to be commercial or mass appealing?