Blue Eyes

WATCH: Vic Mensa Releases Short Film and Music Video for “Blue Eyes”

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Vic Mensa Releases Short Film and Music Video for "Blue Eyes"

Vic Mensa has released a poignant short film/music video for his track “Blue Eyes” from his sophomore album, VICTOR. Directed by longtime collaborator Andre Muir, the film was shot in Jamaica and delves into the emotional depth of the song.

The short film captures Vic’s exploration of his biracial identity, addressing the internalized insecurities he faced growing up and confronting the toxicity of Euro-centric beauty standards. The visuals include cinematic shots of Vic breaking free from symbolic struggles, locals in Jamaica discussing the history of skin bleaching, and a female lead shedding a blond wig, symbolizing liberation from harmful standards.

“The song ‘Blue Eyes’ is one of the most personal I’ve ever made and illustrates the impact of European beauty standards on the mind of the African, using my experience and that of my aunt who recently passed from the effects of skin bleaching,” Vic said.

You can see the “Blue Eyes” release below.

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Vic Mensa Previews “Victor” With New Single, “Blue Eyes”

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Vic Mensa is an artist who has gone through various evolutions throughout his career. Overall, he is an artist who has a dedicated fanbase and is always interested in his next move. Coming out of Chicago, Vic has received a ton of co-signs, particularly from the likes of Kanye West and Chance The Rapper. Just a few years ago, Mensa decided to change things up and entered the world of punk rock. However, since that time, he has found his way back to his first love, hip-hop.

On September 15th, the artist will be dropping a brand-new album titled Victor. This is going to be a huge project for Mensa, and he is looking to make the most of it. To promote the project, he has come through with a brand-new single, simply titled “Blue Eyes.” The song is an emotional one for Mensa, as he speaks on his experience with wishing he were white due to the racism he faced. He also speaks of a woman who attempted to appear lighter-skinned but eventually got cancer in the process.

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Vic Mensa Pours His Heart Out

These are all heartbreaking admissions that speak to the damage inflicted by racism. Additionally, as far as the music is concerned, we get some gorgeous instrumentation and even a choir. Vic sounds amazing on the song, offering steady flows that help to tell a powerful story.

Let us know what you think of this emotional new Vic Mensa song, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the music world. world. We will always be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists in the world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Fightin’ demons inside you, use a lightening, a cream to hide her complexion, killin’ herself from the inside
She couldn’t handle the sunshine
Her skin developped the cancer in the enzymes
What she thought was the answer, had now threatened to cancel the melanin that’s protectin’ her, it’s a thin line

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