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It is evident that the Chicago born rebel by the name of Vic Mensa is making a statement beyond the Hip-Hop world. Morphing into a prodigious double threat underneath the prestigious entertainment company Roc Nation, Vic Mensa has proven himself as a highly educated, enlightened, grateful, and conscious lyricist and commendable humanitarian. As Vic’s acclaim continues to climb to new heights,the internet continues to flood with full-fledged mayhem and praise for the release of Vic’s 2016 debut EP, ‘There’s Alot Going On’, that touches base on topics that are relevant to societal wellness with an untouchable grace that slaps you in the face with Vic’s candid delivery. Vic’s subject matters center around the current state of Corporate America, dive deep into the political world, shed light on poverty, awaken the masses to life beyond fat stacks, and drills a hole into the skulls of bogus MCs dishin’ out lyrical trash surrounding drugs and sexual escapades. The production of Vic’s first project is exceptional, and every beat is a shining example of the internal growth that Vic encountered to develop his bold style. Vic also recently joined DAPL protestors and protectors at Standing Rock in bitter cold temperatures for over one week to denounce the Dakota Access Pipeline. Vic’s energy is intoxicating, and his leadership qualities are serving to set an example and deliver a glimpse of humility. Here are 10 of Vic’s standout lyrics that educate, motivate and inspire.
10.
“Color of morning pee coming out of the sink
It’s 2016, who would think
Kids in America don’t have clean water to drink?”
Track – “Shades of Blue”
9.
“It’s bigger than us, these kids listen to us
That’s why I give ’em that truth cause they don’t get it enough
We making bitches and hoes out our women too much
We can’t trust ourselves, and we don’t know who to trust
It ain’t enough for police to wear body cams
Cause niggas still gettin tazed and body slammed.”
Track – “Shades of Blue”
8.
“As my relationship with myself fell apart,
My relationships with people around me grew violent and volatile
Full of resentment and lies
It seemed like everywhere I turned there was something to be upset with
Especially when I looked inward.
I knew the person that I was born to be. A fighter, a leader.
A revolutionary, a channel of ideas and emotions
Endlessly larger than myself.
But it began to all feel like a cruel joke.”
Track – “Letter To The People”
7.
“Ready for the war we got our boots strapped
100 deep on State Street, where the troops at?
The mayor lying saying he didn’t see the video footage
And everybody want to know where the truth at?”
Track – “16 Shots”
6.
“The same year my mother’s water broke on 57th St
Mama Mensah knew she raised a very special man
Young Muhammad in the ring with the power in my hands
To defy the federation like Ali in Vietnam
The Roc is still alive, throw your diamonds up again.”
Track – “Dynasty”
5.
“There’s a lot going on but I stick to the ones I love
I never claimed to be a perfect man but name a great man who was
Consequences of my actions in the past years had me stressing out
It was like, May, I just moved to L.A., I was tryna figure it out
Medication for depression that I cut cold turkey, had the kid manic
In an episode out in Hollywood, wilding out like Nick Cannon
Railing Adderall pills out a dollar bill, on the bathroom floor
Clean the whole mess up with my nose, what the fuck I need a vacuum for?”
Track – “There’s Alot Going On”
4.
“There’s a Cold War every summer in the Chi
It’s a snowball effect from the Cold War in Russia
But Vladimir Putin ain’t in the hood recruitin’
And Derrick Rose ain’t the only one out here shootin’”
Track – “Shades of Blue”
3.
“Starin’ at a narrow-point reflection of myself
Questionin’ what is my life to become?
I wonder if I’ll ever be the man, my momma wish I was
Or will I end up victim to the hand of a gun?”
Track – “Fear & Doubt”
2.
“I been patient, I wrote this shit down in my momma basement
She just wanna retire, I just wanna tell her she can
Look back at her baby boy like damn that’s one hell of a man”
Track – “That Nigga”
1.
“They threw a little girl down on the pavement
Pushed her with the bike and said, “Stay out the way, bitch”
She was bleedin’ on the ground through her braces
This is what happens when niggas don’t stay in their places
The mayor duckin’ when he fired the superintendent
But resignation come with bonuses and recognition.”
