Festival season is almost upon us, people. Pitchfork just unveiled their lineup for the 2015 Pitchfork Music Festival and a few of the Midwest’s finest will be hitting the festival’s stages this year. Chance The Rapper, Freddie Gibbs (with Madlib) and Vic Mensa will be headlining this year’s P4K festival along with A$AP Ferg, Vince…
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Preview: Kanye West f/ Vic Mensa & Sia – Wolves
We hate to say told you so, but we told you King Louie wasn’t the only young Chicago artist working with ‘Ye on his new album. Just a few minutes ago, ‘Ye decided to preview “Wolves,” a collaboration with Sia and Vic Mensa, during the unveiling of his Yeezy Season 1 line with adidas. Apparently, the…
Hannibal Buress, King Louie & Vic Mensa Show Support To Chance The Rapper’s ‘#OpenMike’
Chance The Rapper continues to be a torchbearer for uplifting Chicago youth, as earlier this week he hosted his first #OpenMike series alongside Young Chicago Authors, which highlights and promotes artistry for young adults and high school students. The event is titled #OpenMike in honor of Chance’s mentor and friend, Brother Mike, who brought Chance…
Towkio f/ Vic Mensa & Kaytranada – Involved
Great news, great people: Towkio’s long-awaited proper debut, .wav Theory, is scheduled to drop in April. Yes, this monster of a project is finally on the horizon. Word is the album is to be produced by Peter Cottontail of The Social Experiment, which will be very interesting to say the least. Today, Towkio blessed the…
Kaytranada f/ Vic Mensa – Drive Me Crazy
The sure shot duo of Kaytranada and Vic Mensa are back and better than ever with this new look from Kay’s new project on XL Recordings. “Drive Me Crazy” features the slapping soundscapes of Kaytranada as Vic goes literally crazy with the vocals. It’s most definitely music to our ears. Check it out below.
Brian Fresco – Twenty Five [Prod. by Vic Mensa]
Brian Fresco takes on some production from fellow SaveMoney representer Vic Mensa for the 4th installment in DJBooth‘s freestyle series, which Fresco’s calling “Twenty Five.” Listen to what Fresco and Vic cooked up below. Need the mp3? Grab it here.
Video: Vic Mensa Performs 4 New Songs, Brings Out Chance The Rapper @ Metro
Vic Mensa played to a sold out crowd at Chicago’s Metro last night, for a crazy homecoming show. Vic had a bunch of SaveMoney soldiers in the building, and even brought out his longtime homie Chance The Rapper for a rendition of “Suitcase.” He also performed four brand new tracks for the packed audience. Check…
Michael Uzowuru f/ Vic Mensa & Donnie Trumpet – April 13th
Never mind that it’s November 24th, today is actually April 13th. Well, at least according to Michael Uzowuru. Everyday is April 13th for him. Today, the producer/artist releases some vaulted material from former Kids These Days-members Vic Mensa and Donnie Trumpet. Not sure how old this joint is, but it’s always nice to hear these…
Video: Montreality Interviews Vic Mensa
Montreality caught up with Vic Mensa for an interview that covers everything from Vic’s last meal of choice to what we can expect from his upcoming Traffic project. Vic also touches on racial equality in America and shares a few words for the youth. Get to know Vic a little better with the clip above….
Video: Vic Mensa – Wimme Nah [Live @ #uncapped]
The 2014 run of vitaminwater’s #uncapped series came to a close in New York City last week and one of the Chi’s own was in the building to help close it out. Vic Mensa joined DJ Envy and surprise guest Trey Songz at Gotham Hall for what looked like a pretty dope show. Check out…