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There's Alot Going On
Type:Mixtape
Artist:Vic Mensa
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Genre:Hip hop
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There's Alot Going On is the second mixtape by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on June 3, 2016, through Roc Nation for retail. It serves as a prelude for his debut album, The Autobiography.[1]

Background

In this EP, Vic Mensa expresses his point of view about personal issues and recent events such as Flint Michigan's water crisis and the murder of Laquan McDonald. Mensa even talks about himself suffering some self-inflicted wounds.[2] The EP's production was provided by Papi Beatz himself, along with the additional production such as Smoke Ono, Knox Fortune, Carter Lang, and Mensa himself.[3] "Liquor Locker" features a guest appearance from Ty Dolla Sign.[4] The title of the EP comes from Guns N' Roses' music video for "Don't Cry".[2]

Promotion

On February 13, 2016, Vic Mensa released a track, called "Danger". This track was posted, after it premiered at Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show at the Madison Square Garden.[5] On June 6, 2016, which is Mensa's birthday, Vic Mensa released the music video for the title track, "There's Alot Going On".[6] On October 22, 2016, he released the music video for "16 Shots".[7]

Critical reception

Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork gave the EP a 7.5 out of 10, calling it Vic Mensa's "best and boldest" work so far. Scott Glaysher of XXL said, "There are a variety of instruments used throughout, which is refreshing to hear in today's musical climate — no songs sound the same and all fat is trimmed."

Rolling Stone placed it at number 39 on the "40 Best Rap Albums of 2016" list.[8] HipHopDX named it as one of the best mixtapes of 2016.[9]

Track listing

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vic Mensa Releases New EP "There's A Lot Going On". HotNewHipHop. Kevin. Goddard. June 2, 2016. June 9, 2016.
  2. Vic Mensa Talks Emotional 'There's Alot Going On' EP, Encourages Fans to Vote. Billboard. Adelle. Platon. June 3, 2016. June 9, 2016.
  3. Web site: Slingerland . Calum . June 2, 2016 . Vic Mensa Releases 'There's Alot Going On' . June 9, 2016 . Exclaim!.
  4. Legaspi . Althea . June 3, 2016 . Vic Mensa Unveils Free 'There's Alot Going On' EP . June 10, 2017 . Rolling Stone.
  5. Web site: Listen to Vic Mensa's "Danger". Pitchfork. Matthew. Strauss. February 14, 2016. June 9, 2016.
  6. Web site: Premiere: Vic Mensa Bridges The Personal With The Political In His Powerful Video For "There's Alot Going On". Paper. Sandra. Song. June 6, 2016. June 9, 2016.
  7. Web site: Everyone Can Stream Vic Mensa's Music Video for "16 Shots" Exclusively on TIDAL. The Source. Milca. Pierre. October 22, 2016. June 10, 2017.
  8. December 22, 2016 . 40 Best Rap Albums of 2016: 39. Vic Mensa, 'There's Alot Going On' EP . June 10, 2017 . Rolling Stone.
  9. Web site: The Best Mixtapes Of 2016. HipHopDX. December 29, 2016. June 10, 2017.

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