INNANETAPE
Mixtape by Vic Mensa
Released	September 30, 2013
Recorded	2013;Chicago[1][2]
Studio	Truth Studios,Los Angeles
Genre	Hip hop,psychedelic
Length	52:55
Label	Closed Sessions
Producer	Vic Mensa(alsoexec.) Peter Cottontale(also exec.) Cam O'bi(also exec.) Om'Mas Keith(also exec.) Boi-1da Hit-Boy Tae Beast DJ Dahi The Maven Boys Michael Uzowuru Christian Rich
Vic Mensa chronology
Straight Up (2010) INNANETAPE (2013) There's Alot Going On (2016)

Innanetape (stylized asINNANETAPE) is the debutmixtape by American rapperVic Mensa. It was released on September 30, 2013, as a freedigital download. The mixtape featuresguest appearances fromChance the Rapper,Ab-Soul,Rockie Fresh andBJ the Chicago Kid, as well as theproduction that was provided byBoi-1da,Hit-Boy, Cam forJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League,Tae Beast,DJ Dahi,Om'Mas Keith,Christian Rich and Mensa himself.

Vic Mensa toldMTV; 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 titleInnanetape.^[3] The title is a combination of the words "internet" and "mixtape".^[4]

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.^[5] The video also revealed a September 30, 2013 release date for the mixtape.^[6] The mixtape featured guest appearances byChance the Rapper,Ab-Soul,Rockie Fresh and BJ The Chicago Kid, along withproduction fromBoi-1da,Hit-Boy,Tae Beast,DJ Dahi,The Maven Boys, Cam ofJ.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Michael Uzowuru,Christian Rich and Mensa himself.^[3][7][8][9] Following the mixtape's release, Mensa toured withJ. Cole andWale.^[1][2]

Christian Mordi ofXXL gave the mixtape a "XL" rating, stating "Mensa provides lyrical nourishment throughout Innanetape. Mensa showcases his ability to stand alone and make strong songs early in the tape with the playful “Orange Soda” and soulful “Lovely Day.” Vic doesn't get lost in the mix when sparring with rising stars in the game like TDE'sAb-Soul orMMG’sRockie Fresh. In regards to flow, Vic shows a keen ability to bend words at will, cramming syllables into lines with obvious glee."^[13] Steven Goldstein ofHipHopDX deemed the mixtape a "free album", saying "There’s no ceiling on Vic Mensa’s crossover ability. Those who log on to hisINNANET in search of diversion and socializing will be satisfied with the free form lyricism and upbeat tempo of the project’s first half, and those looking for something that runs deeper than the established culture will be thrilled with the latter half."^[11] Del F. Cowie ofExclaim! said, "On the evidence ofInnanetape, Mensa (aka Yung Netscape) defies the defunct nature of his alter ego and is definitely still around for a reason, poised to realize his potential."^[10]

Complex ranked the mixtape at number 34, on their list of the 50 best albums of 2013. They commented saying, "INNANETAPE displays Vic's talent in its fullest fruition yet. As a rapper, Vic is physical, contorting words and playing with sounds. He bends the meter of songs in unexpected ways and dances freely between rapping and singing his lyrics. He's fun to listen to, his writing is dizzyingly dense and consistently interesting. ButINNANETAPE is more than a show of great rapping—it's also an ambitious, musically omnivorous project that demonstrates Vic is an artist with a broad vision and a strong sense for building songs."^[14]Rolling Stone named it the seventh best mixtape of 2013. They elaborated saying, "Though he and Chance share a delirious flow and a keen eye for both self and society, Mensa'sInnanetape is a bright blast of summertime sunshine highlighted by paeans to orange soda ("Orange Soda"), drugs ("Tweakin"), and, well, life ("Lovely Day").^[15]XXL named it the eighth best mixtape of 2013. They commented saying, "Vic Mensa proves that he can standout withINNANETAPE. [...] The once frontman for popular band Kids These Days, he turns solo and puts out an impressive tape reflecting his experiences and observations of the turmoil in the Windy City. He displays great voice control, lyrical prowess and song-making ability throughout the record."^[16]

Notes

• ^{^[a]} signifies an additional producer

• Ab-Soul – featured artist(track 10)
• BJ the Chicago Kid – featured artist(track 10)
• Boi-1da –production(track 7)
• Jesse Boykins III – featured artist(track 6)
• Cam O'bi – additional production(track 1), production(tracks: 9, 10),executive production
• Chance the Rapper – featured artist(track 4)
• Christian Rich – production(track 11)
• Peter Cottontale – additional production(tracks: 1, 10), production(tracks: 3, 6, 13), executive production
• DJ Dahi – production(track 8)
• Eliza Doolittle – featured artist(track 8)
• Hit-Boy – production(track 14)
• Om'Mas Keith – additional production(tracks: 10, 13), executive production
• Mike Kolar –mixing(tracks: 3, 13)
• Joey Purp – featured artist(track 11)
• J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League – production(track 2)
• Kenna – featured artist(track 11)
• The Maven Boys – production(track 7)
• Papi Beatz –recording engineer(all tracks), mixing(tracks: 1, 2, 4–12, 14)
• Tae Beast – production(track 9)
• Thundercat – featured artist(track 13)
• Michael Uzowuru – production(tracks: 4, 12)
• Vic Mensa – production(tracks: 1, 3, 13), executive production

• Innanetape atDiscogs (list of releases)

• 2013 mixtape albums
• Vic Mensa albums
• Albums produced by Boi-1da
• Albums produced by Hit-Boy
• Albums produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
• Albums produced by DJ Dahi
• Albums produced by Tae Beast
• Debut mixtape albums
• Albums produced by Michael Uzowuru

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