Vince Staples keeps the momentum going ahead of the release of Cry Baby with “Cotton,” the third single from what is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated hip-hop projects.
Built around steady guitar riffs and a memorable groove, “Cotton” delivers an instantly catchy sound while maintaining the thoughtful songwriting that has become a hallmark of Vince Staples’ music. Throughout the track, he touches on social issues and broader observations about modern life, but does so with a sense of reflection rather than cynicism. There is a hopeful undercurrent running through the song that balances its heavier themes.
Following the releases of “Blackberry Marmalade” and “White Flag,” “Cotton” further establishes the vision behind Cry Baby. Each single has revealed a different layer of the project, and this latest offering only adds to the excitement surrounding the album’s arrival.