After much anticipation and eager anticipation from fans, Vic Mensa has finally dropped his long-awaited sophomore album, “Victor.”
In this deeply personal record, the Chicago rapper delves into a wide range of emotions and experiences. He explores the intricacies of love with the assistance of Thundercat and Maeta on the soulful track “Strawberry Louis Vuitton” and later with “Eastside Girl,” featuring the incomparable Ty Dolla $ign.
Throughout “Victor,” Mensa unflinchingly addresses the challenges and triumphs of his bi-racial identity in tracks like “Blue Eyes.” He celebrates his achievements with “LVLN Up” and goes all out with the collaborative efforts of fellow heavyweights Chance The Rapper and G-Eazy on “$wish.”
The album boasts a diverse selection of tracks, each offering a unique glimpse into Mensa’s artistic evolution. Tracks like “Rumors,” “Swear,” “$outhside Story,” “Law OF Karma,” “Ble$$ings,” and more contribute to the album’s rich tapestry of sound. Notably, the album also features the poignant “Weeping Poets” with a guest appearance by the enigmatic Jay Electronica.
“Victor” serves as a significant follow-up to Vic Mensa’s 2017 debut, “The Autobiography.” In the interim, he has delivered several projects, including “I TAPE” in 2021 and “Vino Valentino” in 2022. With “Victor,” Vic Mensa continues to assert his artistic prowess and provide fans with an album that is sure to resonate deeply.
