RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART

Vince Staples

2022

RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART is a companion piece to 2021 Self titled LP. returns to his hometown of Long Beach, Calif. to reflect on his connections with the hood. Ramona Park Broke My Heart, offers a look into the connections he holds with the place, balanced with with themes of loss and love. Vince raps about the titular park, painting a scene for what listeners can expect.

Vince reflects how he feels like his character has remained unchanged after coming into money, but the people around him suspect that he has. Vince finds comfort returning to his old block and receiving respect from his peers. This project is an incredibly multifaceted look at how Ramona Park and the surrounding areas where Staples spent his formative years have informed his worldview and shaped him as a person.