Vic Mensa
| Vic Mensa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Victor Mensah |
| Born | June 6, 1993 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present[1] |
| Associated acts | Chance The Rapper |
| Website | vicmensa.com |
Victor Mensah (born June 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Vic Mensa, is an American hip hop recording artist from Chicago, Illinois.[2] He was a member of the group Kids These Days, which broke up in May 2013. Following their breakup he released his first major mixtape INNANETAPE.
Life and career
2010-2012: Straight Up
In 2010, Mensa released his debut solo project titled Straight Up.[3]
2013-present: INNANETAPE
In 2013, following the break-up of the band Kids These Days, Mensa announced that he would be pursuing a solo career.[4] He then made an appearance on Chance the Rapper's Acid Rap, and announced plans to release a mixtape named INNANETAPE.[5] He released his second solo mixtape INNANETAPE on September 30, 2013.[6] The mixtape features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, Thundercat, Chance The Rapper and Rockie Fresh. Production was handled by Boi-1da, DJ Dahi, Tae Beast, Hit-Boy, The Maven Boys, Michael Uzowuru, and Christian Rich among others.[7][8] The mixtape was downloaded over 35,000 times in the first month after its release.[9]
On September 18, 2013, it was announced that Mensa would be joining J. Cole and Wale on the What Dreams May Come Tour.[10] Following the end of the tour, he announced he will tour Europe with Danny Brown beginning on February 21, 2014 and ending March 8, 2014.[11]
Discography
Mixtapes
- Straight Up (2010)
- INNANETAPE (2013)
References
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/25-new-rappers-to-watch-out-for/vic-mensa
- ↑ "Vic Mensa profiled". Chicago Tribune September 5, 2013. 17 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/25-new-rappers-to-watch-out-for/vic-mensa
- ↑ "Vic Mensa Goes Solo". Rolling Stone October 1, 2013. 17 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/25-new-rappers-to-watch-out-for/vic-mensa
- ↑ "Vic Mensa teases INNANETAPE". MTV September 20, 2013. 17 October 2013.
- ↑ "Vic Mensa Vic Mensa - INNANETAPE". Complex September 30, 2013. 17 October 2013.
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/vic-mensa-releases-innanetape-mixtape-featuring-chance-rapper-ab-soul-rockie-fresh/
- ↑ INNANETAPE - Datpiff.com
- ↑ http://www.illroots.com/read/vic-mensa-joins-j-coles-what-dreams-may-come-tour
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/vic-mensa-joining-danny-brown-upcoming-european-tour/