Vic Mensa Reveals Why Voice Memos Is Essential
Between juggling a multifaceted career in music, acting, podcasting, and activism, Vic Mensa relies heavily on the Voice Memos app to capture fleeting creative ideas before they disappear.
Radwan AbdulhadiEditor and technology writer
The Core Tool Behind a Prolific Career
Vic Mensa is well known for wearing many hats across music, acting, podcasting, activism, and various business ventures. With a career spanning musical projects like his debut mixtape Innanetape and his house-influenced single "Down On My Luck," maintaining a steady workflow is essential to his creative output.
According to Mensa, much of that prolific output begins in a single application on his mobile device. While smartphones are often packed with digital distractions, he considers the Voice Memos app to be one of the few honest and indispensable components of his daily routine.
Capturing Every Idea On the Go
For the artist, the workflow starts with simply recording a thought before it slips away. Whether it involves developing new song ideas, drafting essay concepts, or recording voice notes to himself during late hours, the tool serves as a catch-all for spontaneous inspiration.
In addition to professional projects, Mensa uses the tool to document everyday moments, such as recording little things his son says that he wants to preserve. By pressing record immediately, he ensures that fleeting inspirations are never lost.
Connecting Through Social Media and Digital Tools
Beyond audio notes, Mensa engages heavily with digital platforms like Instagram, which he notes has served as an unexpected space for finding his voice. What began as informal video content of him peeling oranges and discussing topics on his mind eventually evolved into broader community conversations about history, politics, music, and fatherhood.
That direct audience response ultimately helped pave the way for his podcast, The Vic Mensa Show. While acknowledging that social media platforms can sometimes feel chaotic, he views them as valuable tools for genuine human connection.
Current Creative Focus and Future Projects
Looking ahead, Mensa's primary creative focus is centered on his upcoming album. This project marks the first time he has taken himself completely seriously as a music producer, expanding his creative direction into surrounding art, video design, clothing, and an immersive world built around the release.
When discussing hardware and technology trends outside of his music, Mensa expressed skepticism toward certain consumer tech items, singling out Meta glasses as devices that seem geared toward questionable uses rather than positive experiences.
Daily Routines and Intentional Spending
To maintain focus amidst a demanding schedule, Mensa incorporates structured wellness routines into his day. He often practices the Shambhavi Mahamudra meditation learned from Sadhguru or utilizes the Wim Hof breathing method, frequently combining the breathing exercises with a steam room session.
Reflecting on his relationship with consumer products, Mensa emphasizes an intentional approach to purchasing. Rather than wasting money on frivolous items, he focuses on acquiring things that genuinely impact daily life, such as quality food, durable clothing, comfortable mattresses, good headphones, and lasting experiences with his child.
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- The VergeVic Mensa can’t live without the Voice Memos app
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