Vince Staples is giving fans another reason to revisit his album Cry Baby with the release of “Tulsa, OK” on streaming platforms. The track was previously available only on vinyl, but listeners can now hear it alongside the rest of his catalog. Vince tackles serious historical and political themes, referencing the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, when a white mob destroyed the thriving Black community of Greenwood, Oklahoma. His passionate delivery gives the song a sense of urgency as he speaks against racism and white supremacy.
The production adds to the track’s intensity, pairing haunting synths with heavy bass and gritty guitar sounds. Vince has never been afraid to address difficult subjects through his music, and “Tulsa, OK” continues that approach with sharp lyrics and a powerful message. Now available to a wider audience, the song adds another important piece to Cry Baby and gives fans more to unpack from one of his most thought provoking releases.