VIC MENSA Starts His Independent Journey With "sundiata"

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VIC MENSA is embarking on an exciting trek a decade into his career with this six-track EP exclusively out on his website.

VIC MENSA is taking a major step in his extensive career. This week, the Chicago rapper, singer, and producer unveiled his first independently released EP, Sundiata, on his website sundiata.vicmensa.com. He kicked off the rollout for it with the lead single "the word" co-starring Mick Jenkins.

With this being an exclusive project, it's only going to be available once you purchase it. If you want to, you can click this link here. If you need some time to think about it, here's the options that VIC MENSA is offering.

You can get standard access to it for $20. That includes, the six tracks, some never-before-seen photos, access to his web store, digital content surrounding the EP, as well as a live listening session on July 6.

Then, there's pricier options of $70 and $300. The second most expensive option gives you a signed vinyl on top of the initial set of perks. For $300 you get everything listed, plus a 30-minute one-on-one conversation with VIC himself.

So, if you are a hardcore fan of his, then those two other packages may be worth looking into.

But as for sundiata, the former Roc Nation artist spoke about the origins of the tape and what it means to him. "sundiata is a statement of independence. it's the first time in 10 years i've owned my own music. it is a collection of ideas, wits & wisdoms fashioned by the fire of personal struggle. the name is derived from sundiata keita, the 13th century founder of the mali empire in west africa & the predecessor to mansa musa. my hope is that my story, the pain, process & progress can play a part in yours."

VIC MENSA sundiata

sundiata Tracklist:

  1. the word ft. Mick Jenkins
  2. still with the smoke
  3. applebum
  4. what we doin
  5. eye 4 an eye
  6. prayed 4
About The Author
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.

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