INNANETAPE | ||||
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Mixtape by Vic Mensa | ||||
Released | September 30, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2013; Chicago | |||
Studio | Truth Studios, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Hip hop, psychedelic | |||
Length | 52:55 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
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Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 7/10 |
HipHopDX | (positive) |
Stereogum | (positive) |
XXL | 4/5 (XL) |
Innanetape (stylized as INNANETAPE) is the debut mixtape by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on September 30, 2013, as a free digital download. The mixtape features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul, Rockie Fresh and BJ the Chicago Kid, as well as the production that was provided by Boi-1da, Hit-Boy, Cam for J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Tae Beast, DJ Dahi, Om'Mas Keith, Christian Rich and Mensa himself.
Vic Mensa told MTV; the inspiration for the mixtape came from him "tweakin' one night with a lot of friends at his homegirl's house." The following day he began recording material for mixtape, already had chosen the title Innanetape. The title is a combination of the words "internet" and "mixtape".
On August 30, 2013, Vic Mensa released a trailer for the mixtape parodying the beating of fellow Chicago rapper DJ Nate, who got robbed earlier in 2013. The video also revealed a September 30, 2013 release date for the mixtape. The mixtape featured guest appearances by Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul, Rockie Fresh and BJ The Chicago Kid, along with production from Boi-1da, Hit-Boy, Tae Beast, DJ Dahi, The Maven Boys, Cam of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Michael Uzowuru, Christian Rich and Mensa himself. Following the mixtape's release, Mensa toured with J. Cole and Wale.