User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info
  • Record Label:
  • Release Date:
Summertime '06 Image
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 292 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich.
Buy Now
Buy on

Top Track

Norf Norf
Bitch you thirsty, please grab a Sprite My Crips lurkin', don't die tonight I just want to dance wit' you, baby Just don't move too fast, I'm too... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Jun 30, 2015
    100
    It’s a major triumph disguised as a minor one--60 minutes of lean, inventive, important rap music that never pats itself on the back for being any of those things.
  2. Jun 26, 2015
    90
    Summertime '06's coming of age tale is complemented perfectly by production that finds the nuance in Staples' stories and matches it, couching Staples' rhymes in a way that the streets can understand best.
  3. Jul 2, 2015
    90
    Staples has so much to say in Summertime '06 that it’d be impossible to fully dissect in one listen, and his ingenious phrasing makes for a constantly amusing variety of vignettes. A record is only as good as the music that accompanies, though, and collaborative producer No I.D. delivers in spades and then some.
  4. Jun 24, 2015
    80
    Vince sounds more alive on this album, that coldhearted monotone has found a bit of hope.
  5. Jul 21, 2015
    80
    Summertime '06 is extremely cohesive, but occasionally tiptoes on being monotonous.
  6. Jul 6, 2015
    80
    It is, simply, one of the best rap debuts of the year.
  7. Jul 8, 2015
    60
    The album may sprawl too widely, but its second disc makes a strong argument for the continuity and self-awareness of the whole package.

See all 24 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Incredible debut album. Didn't think he could top his mixtapes, but he sure did. Amazing lyrics and also alot of solid beats by Clams CasinoIncredible debut album. Didn't think he could top his mixtapes, but he sure did. Amazing lyrics and also alot of solid beats by Clams Casino and others.
    Favorite song: Summertime
    Expand
  2. Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Vince Staples produces a masterpiece for his debut album. He ties in his world of violence on the streets at every corner of the album whileVince Staples produces a masterpiece for his debut album. He ties in his world of violence on the streets at every corner of the album while he flows so easily over a variety of beats. He puts this in his lyrics so perfectly and ahead of his age. He has some up beat bangers on the album to go with the more soulful and thoughtful tracks, all executed perfectly. Summertime '06 is a step into Vince Staples' world, making you feel like you're in North Long Beach right with him. Expand
  3. Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Flames is an understatement, Vince executed it so swiftly in this project................ just wow, what a beautiful work of art. Now excuseFlames is an understatement, Vince executed it so swiftly in this project................ just wow, what a beautiful work of art. Now excuse me while I go and bump this album in my car Expand
  4. Mar 10, 2016
    9
    Great album by Vince. It took a few spins to fully appreciate it, at first I was expecting it to sound like Stolen Youth. I honestly thinkGreat album by Vince. It took a few spins to fully appreciate it, at first I was expecting it to sound like Stolen Youth. I honestly think this is his best work to date, lyrics and production are on point. Be prepared to go down a dark summer tale! Expand
  5. Dec 30, 2015
    9
    Long Beach rapper Vince Staples comes through with one hell of a debut record.

    If I could describe this record in one word, it would be
    Long Beach rapper Vince Staples comes through with one hell of a debut record.

    If I could describe this record in one word, it would be "Raw".
    From the production delivered by No I.D., Clams Casino and DJ Dahi, to the strong list of feature artists, down to Vince's hard hitting, yet easy to follow rapstyle. Raw.

    Summertime '06 is a record that is shockingly beautiful for all the ugly and menacing things Vince paints with his music as we go through the emotional highs and lows of this Long Beach youth. If it were not for two average tracks here ("Might Be Wrong" and "Loca"), this album would've been prefect. But can you really blame him after making a extremely consistent and cohesive 20 track long project?

    Fav Tracks: Norf Norf, Senorita, Jump Off The Roof, Get Paid, Street Punks, 3230
    Least Fav Track: Might Be Wrong
    Expand
  6. Jul 3, 2015
    9
    8.6/10................................................................................................................................................
  7. Dec 19, 2015
    2
    I don't understand 'a genious' of this guy. This album sounds terrible. Staples's flow is tragic. Maybe a production in a few tracks is OK.I don't understand 'a genious' of this guy. This album sounds terrible. Staples's flow is tragic. Maybe a production in a few tracks is OK. 2/10, don't like this. Expand

See all 23 User Reviews

Related Articles

  1. The Best Hip-Hop Albums of the 21st Century

    The Best Hip-Hop Albums of the 21st Century Image
    Published: October 19, 2017
    These are the 30 highest-scoring hip hop albums released since 2000.
  2. The Best Albums of 2015

    The Best Albums of 2015 Image
    Published: December 29, 2015
    We reveal our final official list of 2015's highest-scoring albums.
  3. The Freshman 15: 2015's Best Debut Albums

    The Freshman 15: 2015's Best Debut Albums Image
    Published: December 9, 2015
    We rank the year's best-reviewed debut albums, including releases from Courtney Barnett, Vince Staples, Natalie Prass, Kamasi Washington, and more.
  4. The Best Albums of 2015 So Far

    The Best Albums of 2015 So Far Image
    Published: July 2, 2015
    What music has impressed critics the most so far this year? We reveal the highest-scoring albums from the first half of 2015.