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Summertime '06's coming of age tale rapturously integrates dense and conscious-filled narratives complemented with layered and unpredictable production that finds the nuance in Staples' stories and matches it. A truly formidable debut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Def Jam","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50465616560459,"sku":"391769","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/38985416-c2d9-4e42-a4b0-391402ad1c3e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727293784"},{"product_id":"cry-baby","title":"Cry Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eVince Staples is one of the most revered voices of his generation. Though he's a celebrated multi-hyphenate, making an impact in TV, film and contemporary culture, music is where he most naturally pushes boundaries as an artist, storyteller and creative force. 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