The Verge asked rapper and actor Vic Mensa about the tech he uses every day. His answer was simple: the Voice Memos app on his phone.
Mensa says every song and idea starts there. He records melodies, essay ideas and things his son says. He calls the app one of the few honest parts of his phone.
The interview is part of a regular Verge series that asks creative people which tools they rely on.
🔍 The Backstory
Vic Mensa is a rapper from Chicago. His first mixtape, Innanetape, finally reached major streaming services in September. He is also known for the single "Down On My Luck".
He acts in shows like The Chi and Bel-Air. He also runs a podcast and works as an activist.
Voice Memos has been built into the iPhone since 2007. Artists often use it to catch ideas before they fade.
🎯 Why It Matters
It is a reminder that the best tool is often the simplest one. A phone recorder can hold the start of a song.
The Verge asked rapper and actor Vic Mensa about the tech he uses every day. His answer was simple: the Voice Memos app on his phone.
Mensa says every song and idea starts there. He records melodies, essay ideas and things his son says. He calls the app one of the few honest parts of his phone.
The interview is part of a regular Verge series that asks creative people which tools they rely on.
Vic Mensa is a rapper from Chicago. His first mixtape, Innanetape, finally reached major streaming services in September. He is also known for the single "Down On My Luck".
He acts in shows like The Chi and Bel-Air. He also runs a podcast and works as an activist.
Voice Memos has been built into the iPhone since 2007. Artists often use it to catch ideas before they fade.
It is a reminder that the best tool is often the simplest one. A phone recorder can hold the start of a song.