Vic Mensa - Down On My Luck (Official Music Video)

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  • @lorddamon079
    @lorddamon079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +961

    This man completely swayed away from this sound when this is what would of made him a superstar. This shit sound so classic and organic it never gets old

    • @wellingtonsanissimo8703
      @wellingtonsanissimo8703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for clearing up the confusion

    • @tomassadil324
      @tomassadil324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And Kid Cudi is slowly but surely turning into him.
      Crossdressing and doing all kinds of shit.

    • @goldenxronnie3739
      @goldenxronnie3739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LITERALLY

    • @AshBashSneakers
      @AshBashSneakers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This music would work so much right now.. but he made himself hated

    • @eyemadeit7000
      @eyemadeit7000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao not true at all vic was popping way before this song

  • @Hebrewrichard
    @Hebrewrichard 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I want this Vic back

  • @truman9117
    @truman9117 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1534

    This song was ahead of it's time of combiningg hip hop and electronic/house but this one is executed a lot better than most

    • @TheMarsupialCow
      @TheMarsupialCow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Truman bro this is just normal pop music

    • @lebaumel
      @lebaumel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@TheMarsupialCow one month later but dont think its just normal pop music, this got some house references like sampling inner city good life, mensa is from chicago where house como from, this is just rap house but well done tho

    • @zay4643
      @zay4643 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      azealia banks has been doing it way before this and better. but this is still pretty good.

    • @lebaumel
      @lebaumel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@zay4643 yes, songs like the big beat or 1991 i think, sad things that nowadays she dont drop nothing

    • @spjuthinator
      @spjuthinator 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truman Facts 100%

  • @johntimothy9757
    @johntimothy9757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    The epitome of "what could've been".......STILL the best house song by a rapper!!!!

    • @Travvv94
      @Travvv94 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kaytranada has the best hip hop house in the game

    • @marishamcdowell552
      @marishamcdowell552 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@Novice Sprinter she's not a rapper but the connection is there

  • @HXKUSAI
    @HXKUSAI 8 ปีที่แล้ว +702

    One of the most slept on songs in the 2010's

  • @SwayJJ
    @SwayJJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Wish he stayed in this lane of rap electronic/dance fusion. He would of really carved out a unique patch in the music landscape.

    • @infiniteearthclips2723
      @infiniteearthclips2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Fr could’ve been on the charts

    • @basedpliskin
      @basedpliskin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      he’d be the male azaelia banks but they both threw away their hype (granted for pretty different reasons)

    • @MichaelCobbs
      @MichaelCobbs ปีที่แล้ว

      He probably wouldv'e been a bigger superstar.

  • @LightLife4
    @LightLife4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    7 years old yet still has that fresh, new feel to it

  • @Reezy_Tha_Fundraiser
    @Reezy_Tha_Fundraiser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2105

    He needs to make something like this again

    • @jamespollard1861
      @jamespollard1861 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Rushdi Valentine I agree

    • @ck675
      @ck675 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      100%

    • @makemsaydee25
      @makemsaydee25 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      I was just coming on here to say that. He needs to go back to this instead of his fake deep movement.

    • @whywerentyouthere
      @whywerentyouthere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      DeAnna Mckinney how is he fake deep?

    • @makemsaydee25
      @makemsaydee25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      pj senga I dont believe in his music about politics hes just fake to me..he needs to keep making music like this instead of trying to be socially conscious. Its not working or believable. Its not even successful.

  • @ChrisSVDx
    @ChrisSVDx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3372

    This song is perfect as a background song in a racing game while you are customizing your car.

    • @GNOLEB
      @GNOLEB 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Fr lol

    • @ladybirdbass
      @ladybirdbass 8 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      So true!!! Or a football game where you're choosing your team…

    • @jenjenloves4558
      @jenjenloves4558 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂😂😂😂

    • @krspx1
      @krspx1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      It really works well when you're stirring a nice hollandaise sauce on the stove.

    • @dashawnwarren6628
      @dashawnwarren6628 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Sarah Allen no

  • @NASTYBOYKEN
    @NASTYBOYKEN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This should’ve been the biggest radio hit of the year man

  • @sultry6808
    @sultry6808 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1031

    im mad i slept on this video for so many years. this shit was tight.

  • @andrewgarcia6682
    @andrewgarcia6682 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    9 years later and this still hits just like the first time i heard it ✨ real music

    • @uniquelyevie
      @uniquelyevie ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @MrKuritsuka
      @MrKuritsuka ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts my boi!

    • @juliustaylor9920
      @juliustaylor9920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3AM at work and this popped in my head. So glad it did

    • @Mrking813
      @Mrking813 ปีที่แล้ว

      ⁠@@MrKuritsukap😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @Amb252
      @Amb252 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Man I used to bump this song all the time but Vic fell off unfortunately

  • @3rdeyealive
    @3rdeyealive 8 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    The concept of this video and the track itself is so brilliant one of the few music videos that's timeless

    • @dulapeep5609
      @dulapeep5609 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      agree with u

    • @valentinehenin3596
      @valentinehenin3596 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .

    • @SDavis2702
      @SDavis2702 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed. Check out "Craig David - 7 Days" ... similar temporal loop concept from back in the day. Love these types of videos.

    • @richardoeuvre3385
      @richardoeuvre3385 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayahuasca Jones Vic it timeless

    • @sonja4164
      @sonja4164 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

  • @hill8ide
    @hill8ide 10 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Video Concept= Genius

    • @TrevorReis
      @TrevorReis 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It's a shame the song doesn't have more substance.
      Because the video is fantastic and the beat is mad nostalgic.

    • @Bluddyshadowhell
      @Bluddyshadowhell 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trevor Reis it fits perfectly if you think about it, you'll always be down on your luck and things will not always go your way no matter how bad you desire to change the outcome

    • @renni6861
      @renni6861 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Song does have substance lol

    • @TrevorReis
      @TrevorReis 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not only does your comment not make sense (unless you change decide to desire) but I never said the video didn't fit the lyrics. I said there wasn't much substance to the lyrics.

    • @Bluddyshadowhell
      @Bluddyshadowhell 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trevor Reis i mean i looked at the lyrics sheets and there's not much you can can do it's goes hook bridge verse 1 hook then back to bridge again.

  • @TheRealSandorClegane
    @TheRealSandorClegane 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2565

    played this song at a friends house in miami and everyone was like "wtf is this" and asked me to change it, it amazes me how people can listen to this song and dislike it, I honestly had no desire to hang out with these people after they said this

    • @TheRealSandorClegane
      @TheRealSandorClegane 9 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Kauai Paradise exactly, but some people really like that stuff and think its good music. what a fucked up world

    • @jaroc2000a
      @jaroc2000a 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I agree with u about him being better than tyga but i dont think hes better than migos but we all have our opinions like me

    • @russell_poppi
      @russell_poppi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not down with it. Sorry bro. Hope you don't dislike me now 😯

    • @zeedforlife
      @zeedforlife 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dis shit sucks ass

    • @mahgoubbest5263
      @mahgoubbest5263 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Your in Miami and play this? I would've kicked you out too, this is a nice song but people want to hear bangers in a place like Miami some turnup music which nothing is wrong with that

  • @nasholston5112
    @nasholston5112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1364

    Vic really had something here. And he decided to go way left.

    • @thisismobius
      @thisismobius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      funny thing is he changed up his style but he still sounds good. Unfortunately, if he stuck with this type of sound he would have exploded.

    • @maccsauce8816
      @maccsauce8816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Waaaaaaay Left.

    • @Repetoire
      @Repetoire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      No now he makes music true to himself and it's way better. You never understood him if you think he went way left lmao

    • @danecharles8048
      @danecharles8048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yup this the music that get you the wypipo fan base. 😂 That’s where the real money at. B.O.B was on the same ish.

    • @jordanboyd3329
      @jordanboyd3329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fax

  • @j.money9949
    @j.money9949 8 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    I was bumping his new album recently and thought I should revisit this classic

    • @dominickgolden6197
      @dominickgolden6197 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I didn't the same thing. It's crazy how much he's progressed.

    • @j.money9949
      @j.money9949 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Dominick Golden frfr his new album is insane but innanetape still resonates with my soul

    • @deepseathriver6400
      @deepseathriver6400 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      nah. Vic was basically a prophet on Innanetape. He sold out, and got exposed when he released his new mixtape that he was not the creative genius we thought he was. Sad. thought he was gonna be one of the greats.

    • @j.money9949
      @j.money9949 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek Watson well I'm going to have to beg to differ, the only songs that are really mainstream to the point where I'd say he sold out are Liquor Locker and New Bae, now if you think because his new tape doesnt sound like Innanetape then I can see where you are coming from but at the same time he's still rapping and giving us what we want, tbh he's improved a lot since Innanetape not to mention I believe he said he's releasing more music this year

    • @albert1144
      @albert1144 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right smh that's what I've been saying.....Innanetape Vic was literally in the same vein as Chance. He was independent in rap caliber, making music, etc--LITERALLY the onlly rapper who could ride in the same lane as Chance but be different. He can still redeem himself because TALGO wasn't bad but smh

  • @megamangman
    @megamangman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +430

    this is the first Vic Mensa song i have heard and im fucking feeling it. The old school sample plus the 80s vibe of the video plus the groundhog day concept. this is mad vibin with me right now

    • @megamangman
      @megamangman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      never mind, the first song i heard was orange soda. i guess i fell asleep on Vic.

    • @megamangman
      @megamangman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ***** there was house music in the 80. Most of the house music that i listen to came out in the 80's (and early 90's), so thats why i said 80's influences.

    • @megamangman
      @megamangman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** lol naw bro. Next time i do get high, ill try to remember to listen to this song.

    • @maciekksopot3638
      @maciekksopot3638 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** mate now fell me if im completly stoned and I read coments both of you

    • @mikevsteenpaal809
      @mikevsteenpaal809 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Translation from high to english would be: Mate now feel me when I am completly stoned and I read the comments by the both of you.

  • @Beastmode298
    @Beastmode298 10 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    This song is so chill man, I like this progressive shit! Glad some of these rappers are trying something new, and actually making good music too!

    • @Beastmode298
      @Beastmode298 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ***** To you it was lol

    • @Beastmode298
      @Beastmode298 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ***** I was talking about your comment towards Yeezus. I know this aint what hip-hop traditionally sounds like, but that's what I like about it, its not the same old shit

    • @anonymouse6133
      @anonymouse6133 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfuckwitable ONE of U'sss is a CHILD the other a MAN Guess WHO?

    • @bymeezy5206
      @bymeezy5206 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** if you call this house music you don't even know what house music is.. +Unfuckwitable is right

    • @mikeyfightz
      @mikeyfightz 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** he didn't say it was hip hop he said rappers are trying new things which is right its dope because it isn't always gritty hard core it's just kindle real shit of an average night and what he could've wish has gone his way

  • @austinkelter8394
    @austinkelter8394 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Vic come back to this genre man 😢

  • @personM4N
    @personM4N 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    1:01 - when the, "doooooown on my luck," kicks in with Vic Mensa losing consciousness is just a beautiful scene

  • @jamen3873
    @jamen3873 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    2024 and his flow on hip hop/electronic is still unmatched.

  • @hansgk9710
    @hansgk9710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    Had to come back here after that "3 year sober" video. The evolution...and idk if its the good kind

    • @giobarthelus3168
      @giobarthelus3168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same here bro 😂😂

    • @Ambience88
      @Ambience88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol facts

    • @Maxx995
      @Maxx995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      on god

    • @emotionallesbian3503
      @emotionallesbian3503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It’s not a good evolution at all tbh

    • @KarolDaFlame
      @KarolDaFlame 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lmfao. He’s just a confuse artist tho

  • @EmilyRafferty
    @EmilyRafferty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    I found this song like 4 or 5 years ago... I had hippie pot head neighbors downstairs and I used to shazam music from them by putting my phone on the floor Haha this is one of my favorite finds from them.

    • @connorrankine1523
      @connorrankine1523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That’s cool as fuck hahaha

    • @justinloverude328
      @justinloverude328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's awesome

    • @theemisstea
      @theemisstea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hahahahaha amazing

    • @j.i.k2.044
      @j.i.k2.044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your comment killed me bruh 😂😂😂

    • @mojaslatt
      @mojaslatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao dope

  • @Azerrz
    @Azerrz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    You always have interesting videos man, this was great and it actually made sense along with the lyrics which unfortunately a lot of artist fail to accomplish these days. Bravo Vic! Love your shit man!

    • @jamilmena8822
      @jamilmena8822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You wont see this but love your content please respond if you see this song fire btw

    • @gabrielonibudo5710
      @gabrielonibudo5710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this didn’t age well

    • @ItsJustAnExposé
      @ItsJustAnExposé 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gabrielonibudo5710 wym?

    • @gabrielonibudo5710
      @gabrielonibudo5710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ItsJustAnExposé hes not accomplishing anymore

    • @stretchyboi6042
      @stretchyboi6042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gabrielonibudo5710 Well, He wasn't doing good for a bit. But I decided to take a listen to V-Tape and I think it was really good. The best he's done in a while.

  • @joshuagilmore7241
    @joshuagilmore7241 8 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I have a feeling this song is about to get way more popular. . .

    • @whitetpoison
      @whitetpoison 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I doubt it. It's been more than 2 years. It definitely deserved more recognition and to be a bigger hit. Bummer.

    • @ApeXPubz
      @ApeXPubz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Tanooki Topher but people are knowing about Vic more especially from all the attention he's getting. Album and such

    • @whitetpoison
      @whitetpoison 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +ApeXPubz true. I'd be very happy if I heard this all over the radio!! We'll just have to see.

    • @ApeXPubz
      @ApeXPubz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Tanooki Topher he said it was popular but not in a rap genre, that's why he's not going to make a song like this, kinda sucks I really like him on this type of music, his new albums is completely different

    • @whitetpoison
      @whitetpoison 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +ApeXPubz I agree. I really wished he stuck with the direction he was going with after INNANETAPE.

  • @fredpj5897
    @fredpj5897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Take me back to times like this 🤕🤕 2020 ain’t it

  • @TATERxTOT
    @TATERxTOT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1030

    He evolved backwards

    • @osaintfloyd
      @osaintfloyd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      TATERxTOT devolved lmaoooooo

    • @Taylor-yt8vp
      @Taylor-yt8vp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TATERxTOT facts );

    • @FritzMusicFritzMusic
      @FritzMusicFritzMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well then i guess he devlove

    • @johndoe-vw6ot
      @johndoe-vw6ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      For the better tbh...Would he be Vic if he did it like everyone else?

    • @Jodybreeze504
      @Jodybreeze504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      TATERxTOT bruh this might be the truest shit I’ve ever read and it’s so disappointing

  • @badboi0717
    @badboi0717 10 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    I really want this to blow up

    • @Blackegul1
      @Blackegul1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He deserves it

    • @senseiremmy3708
      @senseiremmy3708 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      *****
      that dude doodoo

    • @MrRyanFive
      @MrRyanFive 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** just watched a brewski video there and hes actually just terrible, hopefully Vic doesn't lower his standers to that trash

    • @jarmonjohnson
      @jarmonjohnson 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Brewski is awful...

    • @cribacon
      @cribacon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Lol that dude is fucking garbage.

  • @Burgzzzz
    @Burgzzzz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    this is one of the coolest music videos ive seen in a while

    • @emilydickinson
      @emilydickinson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      thanks!

    • @Burgzzzz
      @Burgzzzz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Benjamin Dickinson no problem good directing

    • @shawnchavez314
      @shawnchavez314 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      seriously. One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Definitely an ingenious concept

  • @imdetamilboy
    @imdetamilboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    This guys part on Kanye's Wolves is legit fucking beautiful. It kinda made me cry. Beautiful voice.

    • @solargeknowles4354
      @solargeknowles4354 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I low-key wish it was just him and sia.
      I loooovvvveee Kanye. But its not like he is producing anything anymore. He's just like Rihanna now, in that he commissions tons of people to send him tons and tons of demos.

    • @MARKbwr
      @MARKbwr 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      solarge knowles kanye's verse was badass tho you can feel the passion through the speackers

    • @Southforthewinter
      @Southforthewinter 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      solarge knowles he still produces dude he finalizes everything and he wrote four five seconds. kanye has ALWAYS used a large team, thats who DONDA is his creative team

    • @imdetamilboy
      @imdetamilboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      solarge knowles The heck are you on about? His last 3 solo albums are very much so all him. Just cus he has a large creative team to help him doesn't mean they are the ones who made the songs. It's similiar to how a composer or a film director has a large group of people utilizing their resources to help fulfill their vision.

    • @jajabanks3700
      @jajabanks3700 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Martinez Dirk Forever.

  • @Foulanguagetv
    @Foulanguagetv ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Bro was ahead of his time with this joint and innanetape

  • @grandmasterauto
    @grandmasterauto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Classic man.

  • @Primophobic
    @Primophobic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    It seems like core fans of any artist are always insecure about their place in the fan base, like being first in line and chastising everyone that got in line after them. Why cant we just come together and appreciate the music? Why tear each other down? Idk. But i cant get too mad, ive caught myself feeling the same way before.

    • @itsjustdorian8927
      @itsjustdorian8927 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Primophobic Its a mix of the american way and our generation...

    • @cobey17245
      @cobey17245 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dorian McCormick amen clap clap\

    • @wedontknow
      @wedontknow 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's true. God forbid you become a fan of a song through games, commercials, or movies. You get chastised for being late. Da fuq, just be glad that a favorite artists of yours is attracting new crowds and fans. I follow a lot of time underground rappers and the comments always baffle me.

    • @shandianderson6796
      @shandianderson6796 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Primophobic thats absolutey true and music is healing we should pass on great music w much love and respect

    • @Hellfrost12
      @Hellfrost12 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Primophobic Totally get it, and agree with you. But I think I know why.
      This song is dope as shit. And it's because he had great producers behind him, and experience. I remember songs like Darlin', from kids these days, when he had neither, and I loved it. Nobody told me to find him - I found him, and I stuck my neck out, and showed him to friends.
      Vic's made it. I'm happy. He deserves it. But those of us who were there from the start - We're part of why he made it. We were special. And now we're less special - We're just more fans. We're scared, because we feel less important.
      And that's bullshit. I was a fan of Vic before. I'm a fan of Vic now. I showed him to friends. I don't get to be mad at my friends because they liked it haha. Let's all shut up and enjoy the music :P. I didn't write it. They did.

  • @spjuthinator
    @spjuthinator 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Still one of the best songs, Vic.. find yourself brotha

  • @MylesJayy
    @MylesJayy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Doesn’t feel like it’s been 10 years. I was obsessed with this song when it first dropped. Side note Young Vic Mensa reminds me of Diggy Simmons

  • @freekaron
    @freekaron 10 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Pause at 2:25, I knew Capital Steez wasn't dead! Good song Vic.

    • @SUPERxPOLO
      @SUPERxPOLO 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obviously. Long Living.

    • @BlueJarth
      @BlueJarth 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whew! Good find bro. Steez forever.

    • @freekaron
      @freekaron 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea it would Tyler Brennan

    • @holdmynuggets3737
      @holdmynuggets3737 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      KB King 2*2=4 5+2=7 #longlivesteelo

    • @TheMrMarkx
      @TheMrMarkx 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyler Brennan with the "leader" cap haaha

  • @stefonwhiting80
    @stefonwhiting80 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Yo dude at 1:54 keeps reminding me of Steez! R.I.P Steelo

    • @rivasjeremy
      @rivasjeremy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      dude i thought the same thing, i was like wtf?!?!

    • @Snip3rfall
      @Snip3rfall 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How tho ?

    • @ohmangoddamn1986
      @ohmangoddamn1986 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      The hair

  • @Bxksintokyo
    @Bxksintokyo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Yeah this vic needs to come back tbh

  • @zeal4872
    @zeal4872 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was my favorite song when I was 16. Vic will always be in my top 10. Love that dude.

  • @wav.yliving
    @wav.yliving 10 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    Im Finally watching this video, and I can say it is one of the most creative videos I've seen this year. Crazy

    • @pnoplyr14
      @pnoplyr14 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      you should watch the video for sweatpants by childish gambino. similar concept.

    • @FlowerPot226
      @FlowerPot226 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pnoplyr14 How is it a similar concept ? i dont see it

    • @mohdaizat4857
      @mohdaizat4857 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too...

    • @wav.yliving
      @wav.yliving 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pnoplyr14 is that the diner one?

    • @pnoplyr14
      @pnoplyr14 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      SickestRap yup.

  • @brittany4260
    @brittany4260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This song randomly plays in my head through the years 🤣
    Still a Banger 🙌

  • @FreeTh1nk03
    @FreeTh1nk03 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1652

    What happened to this vic

    • @Joela393
      @Joela393 6 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      He didn't know what he wanted to do in his career and waited too long

    • @paulw.9015
      @paulw.9015 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      That’s crazy cuz this song is too smooth, he definitely squandered his time

    • @Jason2898H
      @Jason2898H 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      God he could've been sooo huge and innovative, but I think he struggles from depression and identity issues. You can hear in his interviews. Surrounded by leeches, i think. Maybe got jelly of Chance a bit. From could be most influential to most L's in a year.

    • @Jason2898H
      @Jason2898H 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Typical Gemini's

    • @emilylong9438
      @emilylong9438 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      UNIV3RSE KNOWN got his heart broken?

  • @jamelledwards116
    @jamelledwards116 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Bringing back good memories 💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @LeapofFaith47
    @LeapofFaith47 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Vic is gonna really blow up Globally, The sound that he is coming with no other rapper is doing, Vic is a true music artist that is creating a whole new lane for Hip Hop coming out of the U.S. and not to mention how creative and well played out the video was . I would have never though i would like a song that had House or GoGo sound to it, But he just opened my ears up to a whole new genre, Creativity is endless, We need more Creators in this world.

    • @AVnumnba7
      @AVnumnba7 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to mention his lyrical ability which people seem to overlook

    • @deedizeldafreak
      @deedizeldafreak 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Him, Chance The Rapper & Rockie Fresh

    • @Bluddyshadowhell
      @Bluddyshadowhell 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      deedizeldafreak lmao rockie fresh is generic as fuck and chance got lucky his sound is not universally appealing to everyone

    • @markelliott32
      @markelliott32 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This didn’t age well

  • @kenesco283
    @kenesco283 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This is one of the best videos I have ever seen. I'm gonna download this just because I love this video. Lol.

    • @HarmonyOfTheSun
      @HarmonyOfTheSun 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ken Esco Me too lol

    • @StreetfighterU
      @StreetfighterU 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ken Esco hey guys, could u take a min and listen to my instrumental "Vibes" inspired by this song? thanks

  • @PorchMonkeyzz1
    @PorchMonkeyzz1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    don't even know what genre this would technically fall under. doesn't have to, still dope

    • @Dwiggyt72
      @Dwiggyt72 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely has an old school house type of feel though.

    • @idtopman2685
      @idtopman2685 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dwight Johnson Josh Barry Genre: U.K. Garage

    • @dannbaron
      @dannbaron 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ID Topman But this guy is from Chicago, the right genre is: House garage.

    • @NevHeart
      @NevHeart 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      daniel baron Nice name for a style music

    • @justinking1509
      @justinking1509 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly Daniel, this is good ol Chicago House!! UK Garage is just a derivative of House!

  • @distractos
    @distractos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    He would have blown up like crazy if he stayed with this sound! Just listen to all the artists today mixing electronic with hip-hop

  • @Probablythe1
    @Probablythe1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    this has a sports game soundtrack vibe...would be so sick on 2k or fifa

    • @everlastingsaga8331
      @everlastingsaga8331 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      For me it's more like a racing game vibe, like when you're customizing your car or waiting in a lobby.

    • @icw6763
      @icw6763 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't know why, but i feel like it should be a song for a Call of Duty game trailer.

    • @sonja4164
      @sonja4164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah, GTA V late night cruising on the freeway, on the way to complete a mission with Franklin

  • @jay1live422
    @jay1live422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He needs to come out with another album strictly house music like this

  • @goldenxronnie3739
    @goldenxronnie3739 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This was a gem and deserved way more recognition. I wanna see Vic do more of this hip house like GoldLink and Azealia Banks but his new style lit also.

  • @michaelvranas7370
    @michaelvranas7370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Vic Vic Vic...Love Love Love..... This...Tune Tune Tune.........

  • @marentes133
    @marentes133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Vic you had it all. What happened man

    • @TheSkyrimps3
      @TheSkyrimps3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      eli carter i blame his attitude

    • @michaelweston409
      @michaelweston409 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He should’ve really pushed this song

    • @RS.831
      @RS.831 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      its sad huh like dam so much potential

  • @tenshyun
    @tenshyun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is so solid. This is a classic hands down. been listening for years,

  • @mrimmabreakitdown
    @mrimmabreakitdown 8 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    Still listening in 2017

    • @RAVENCHEQUON
      @RAVENCHEQUON 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Greg Pappas I'm in 3022 maboi

    • @mrimmabreakitdown
      @mrimmabreakitdown 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DASHIES DUIGHHH yeeeeeee

    • @traffic_kone_kit
      @traffic_kone_kit 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Greg Pappas YES. too much garbage juice MSM music, not too much Art nowadays.

    • @ediththompson30
      @ediththompson30 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meee Meee🚬✌

    • @avalen-fq7jg
      @avalen-fq7jg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is my first time hearing it. I’m super late but anyway I was wondering if you’re still listening to this song ?😂

  • @charleneandferson5617
    @charleneandferson5617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BASICALLY WHEN YOU ARE DOWN ON YOUR LUCK U WILL SEE WHO YOUR TRUE TRUE FRIENDS ARE WHEN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCE SHOWS ONESELF. FACTS. VIC MENSA I KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS. BIG BIG LOVE . AND NUFF NUFF RESPECT.

  • @japanesemale
    @japanesemale 8 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    fire... still! been listening for years now xD

    • @sonja4164
      @sonja4164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. I keep coming back.

  • @ElRojasP
    @ElRojasP 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    one of the best music videos ive ever seen

  • @welminfermin2201
    @welminfermin2201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    2021 and still like this classic

  • @MylesJayy
    @MylesJayy 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Still randomly coming back to this song. It’s so nostalgic. This and Orange soda brings me back to a certain time in my life when I was so carefree. Really fun times.

  • @lyleugleman9799
    @lyleugleman9799 10 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Vic's about to blow up, he just got a feature on a Kanye song. But real ones already knew about him

    • @lyleugleman9799
      @lyleugleman9799 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe now that he's got a powerful co-sign, this could be a crossover hit.

    • @JPlasencia101
      @JPlasencia101 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Please don't be one of those people that hate on others because they appreciate an artist's craft and become new fans, sick of people like you commenting of every video. I had never heard of this dude at all until Kanye featured him and now I looked him up and I like his music. Now what do you want me to do? Unlike him because it'll make you feel better somehow?

    • @solargeknowles4354
      @solargeknowles4354 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not to be that person, but it's a great feeling when they do blow up but you've been following them since the beginning of their careers.

    • @lyleugleman9799
      @lyleugleman9799 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solarge knows what's up. I ain't hating, I'm super proud of dude because he deserves it. I'm just saying fans of Vic are real. Old fans and new fans alike Jose Elias Plasencia

    • @StreetfighterU
      @StreetfighterU 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rap Lover hey guys, could u take a min and listen to my instrumental "Vibes" inspired by this song? thanks

  • @VevoUK
    @VevoUK 10 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    What an awesome video! A big congratulations to Vice Mensa as we've made this is a VEVO UK MUST SEE so we'll be spreading the word about "Down On My Luck" far and wide :-)

  • @exfinal123
    @exfinal123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    i can hear this poppin off in the UK STRONG, this house shit is our shit so if disclosure hear this im sure a collab would happen, they rate diverse rappers highly. especially if you toured with them haha.

    • @chrisa410
      @chrisa410 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      he just got off tour with disclosure. im pretty sure they did some work.

    • @exfinal123
      @exfinal123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Agboola good to know fam

    • @renni6861
      @renni6861 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought disclosure made this beat

    • @keitha9238
      @keitha9238 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vic's already spit some bars over When A Fire Starts to Burn (which was fire, no pun intended) in case you didn't know already.

    • @exfinal123
      @exfinal123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keith Anthony sick literally just found this out, im glad what i heard was correct.

  • @ApnaChoud
    @ApnaChoud 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One on its own this!

  • @CarterAce
    @CarterAce 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i hate when people come here and all they can do is talk about chance and other artists instead of appreciating the creativity released through out this video

  • @gurtpootie7667
    @gurtpootie7667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Over 8 years ago this came out and today people are defending the Drake album like he’s doing something revolutionary lmao. He didn’t even attempt anything vocally dynamic like this for a guy who can apparently do it all.

  • @ethanmackenzie9226
    @ethanmackenzie9226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This song has grew on me a lot over the years, and I’m glad it has. It’s good to see Vic making good music again now though.

  • @jazzyjeff42
    @jazzyjeff42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    with Drake and Beyoncé’s new releases I was thinking about Vic today and how he had something here and a real niche for himself. i loved this song

  • @tjohnson188
    @tjohnson188 10 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    This song might skyrocket him towards the mainstream. If it does, I hope he don't change his style

    • @renni6861
      @renni6861 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He may change just because when you grow as an artist that may happen

    • @tjohnson188
      @tjohnson188 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      King Angel I mean change for the worst more so.

    • @joshuaherrington2767
      @joshuaherrington2767 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      As long as he's trying to grow and branch out creatively as he changes, I'm cool with it.

    • @dsmvfl363
      @dsmvfl363 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Loooool

    • @YtCsBt
      @YtCsBt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saad S lmaoo

  • @draftday1667
    @draftday1667 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember first hearing this i thought Vic was the future! 🔥

  • @Sudstah
    @Sudstah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This tune is a banger can't believe I've never heard it

  • @MarqJimmy
    @MarqJimmy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:02 - 1:16 I knew he was special when I heard the harmonization he did on that hook, it was executed to perfection.

  • @alexandergarcia5530
    @alexandergarcia5530 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i barely heard this song a couple days ago and will say this is by far the best song i have ever heard in my life.. The Beat, The lyrics, the video all match up 100% their isnt a point where im like wtf is going on good somg here cant stop listening to it

  • @Lovers78910
    @Lovers78910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg. I heard a glimpse of this song on vevo for like a few seconds when i was younger. Over the years I randomly tried searching it. A tiktok of vic mensa wildin out brought me here. I love this song.

  • @kimmomac4082
    @kimmomac4082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    VIC BRO PLEASE GO BACK TO HOUSE CUZ YOU PERFECT FOR IT THIS IS TOP 3 ALL TIME FROM YOU!!!!

  • @authenticzee
    @authenticzee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Miss this Vic.
    The Orange Soda Vic.
    The Hollywood Vic.

  • @chrollokev
    @chrollokev 9 ปีที่แล้ว +602

    a remix with GoldLink would be hella dope.

    • @jamelocarmelo
      @jamelocarmelo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hell yeah Gold link is dope

    • @chrollokev
      @chrollokev 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I take it you disagree with us?

    • @calsepher
      @calsepher 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kevin Powell that would be sick as fuck

    • @lordschwarzkopf9561
      @lordschwarzkopf9561 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kevin Powell I think goldlink wouldn't fit in because he raps way more hectic than vic does

    • @jamelocarmelo
      @jamelocarmelo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EMto thefknRE​ I've heard Vic spazz on a couple tracks like tweakin and time is money he has that very hectic flow sound I think it would be a good collab. I just wanna know why Gold link hasn't dropped something besides the God Complex

  • @MiguelAnderson
    @MiguelAnderson 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When Vic Mensa makes a selftitled album I'm sure he'll go to his roots.

  • @TRZI
    @TRZI 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    God I love this man's versatility . He gels so well on any beat & still delivers. How many artist can do a song like Feel That , then turn around and kill a House music beat ?! (:

  • @Elchoppinblades13
    @Elchoppinblades13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never forget seeing this video In highschool in the morning getting ready for school. MTV was still hitting in the AM

    • @MuscleBackBullz
      @MuscleBackBullz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ain’t nun like them MTV days

  • @cheerfuljuan
    @cheerfuljuan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Sooooo contagious. Please let that debut album sound like this and not U Mad. Please

    • @Trill_Tour
      @Trill_Tour 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      U
      Mad is a banger though. he can have both

    • @LouieK322
      @LouieK322 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +eric garcia preach

    • @DiegoGonzalez-jo2tw
      @DiegoGonzalez-jo2tw 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      When's it come out ?

    • @cclarkhandle
      @cclarkhandle 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Diego Gonzalez Still no date... hopefully soon tho

    • @duartedsmoreira
      @duartedsmoreira 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Christopher Clark 12/8/2k16

  • @lydia7786
    @lydia7786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember when this came out and I first heard it. Such a bop!!! I love it now just as much as I did then.

  • @BuckyNG16
    @BuckyNG16 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    SOOOOOO CLOOOOSSSSEEE GUUUUUYYYYSSSS COME ON WE'RE ALMOST AT A MILLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @AnthonyY55
      @AnthonyY55 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ikr I watch it Every day 10 times a day lol

  • @michaeladl7278
    @michaeladl7278 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hard to believe Vic was just 21 when this dropped.

  • @martinwildey6857
    @martinwildey6857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This music video had so many fucking lessons its crazy, it never got enough love in my opinion.

  • @Helensuzie1
    @Helensuzie1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    one of the coolest video I have ever seen. really good song love it*** ;)

    • @Helensuzie1
      @Helensuzie1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      creative song, Really!

    • @AfiOye
      @AfiOye 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why he keeps restarting?

    • @espiflux
      @espiflux 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vanessa Shantae because shit doesnt go right for him so he keeps trying to get it right lol. like when the girl threw up on him it was his gf so when he got the text from her instead of replying to it he ignored it cuz when he said he was at the club she went there and there up on him so he just didnt reply the second time around :)

    • @007isdcraig
      @007isdcraig 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you ever saw Groundhog Day with Bill Murray and Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow, it basically has that same concept as those movies. With less deaths (and more repeats.)

    • @CallmeBatty3
      @CallmeBatty3 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +TheRobster I felt old cause I didn't see any comments about Groundhog's Day. lol. thanks man

  • @PinkFridays
    @PinkFridays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wish he still made music like this

  • @nickmfnjackson
    @nickmfnjackson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This shit is timeless. Been coming here for years.

  • @leggz4dayz
    @leggz4dayz ปีที่แล้ว +15

    2023 and this song goes hard. It still feels new. He should rerelease this. Classic🔥🔥🔥

  • @Badboynic1010
    @Badboynic1010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video is dope af

  • @jacoblloyd3768
    @jacoblloyd3768 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How did I forget about this?!!! Gonna be smashing this through 2020!!!

  • @KenyaNikia
    @KenyaNikia 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Not only is this music video high-concept and engaging, but the beat is ❤‍🔥and the vibe is exactly what I need for my special playlist. U rock @Vic Mensa!!

  • @ayeshacurry1396
    @ayeshacurry1396 8 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    he's fine as hell

  • @AznSensAsians
    @AznSensAsians 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    haha this concept was too dope

  • @RandomBlueJays
    @RandomBlueJays 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Chicago House roots....

  • @aksimtaioreunin5385
    @aksimtaioreunin5385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This dude was on a path of greatness with this.

  • @robbieb6623
    @robbieb6623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I know we all love and miss this Vic and the creativity and we hate he went away from it, but V Tape is a step in the right direction. Y’all give it a chance and I think you’ll like it. Let’s allow him room to grow as an artist

    • @mcsniffabitch7828
      @mcsniffabitch7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He hasn't really grown since he stepped away from this type of music to be honest. Haven't even heard much from him

    • @robbieb6623
      @robbieb6623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mcsniffabitch7828 he’s been making music with Chance again and they’re both diving deep creatively. Seems like they’re trying to get back to their roots.

    • @mcsniffabitch7828
      @mcsniffabitch7828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbieb6623 I hope so cause this vic mensa holds a special place in my heart I don't even like listening to this song cause it brings back to many good memories

    • @robbieb6623
      @robbieb6623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mcsniffabitch7828 yeah that whole era makes me extremely nostalgic. I can’t go back to it that often either

  • @RuntzAHK
    @RuntzAHK 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This nigga is original af i never seen a music video concept like this

    • @RuntzAHK
      @RuntzAHK ปีที่แล้ว

      8 years and I still ain’t crazy how life be sometimes

    • @RuntzAHK
      @RuntzAHK ปีที่แล้ว

      & dude is flop of the century but this song is a hit

  • @lobster4399
    @lobster4399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Best piece of work by vic yet. Shame he went a completely different direction

  • @meechwoods4899
    @meechwoods4899 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an innovative video and unique style of music…this guy really had potential