Fayetteville, NC-based rapper/producer Vinnie-Dangerous‘s newest single “I was depressed today….” is a heartfelt and insightful look into his struggles. From childhood trauma, mental health challenges, family drama and the various coping mechanisms he uses to stay afloat, the track digs deep and gives audiences a candid and maybe gloomy look into the life of a young black man in modern America. Over the soulful and solemn backdrop, Vinnie-Dangerous proceeds to bare it all with lines like

“Hate when a nigga says it’s gonna be ok like he knows half the shit on my mind/
Look in my eyes caught between nothing to live for but not ready to die/
Promise you this, my little boy is the only thing keeping me alive/
I’d probably already put a bullet in my brain if he wasn’t at the front of my mind/
Answer me this, who are supposed to look to for help when God’s not around? /
I prayed & begged him to save my brother, but he still ended up in the ground/
Thats why lately I’ve been hanging with Jack & Daniel, when I’m pouring them up, they ain’t letting me down/They say the way I’m going imma end up at the bottom of a well/
Shit niggas oh well”

This underpins the dark cloud over his head and the looming depression that follows. While he stays unapologetic and candid on his issues, he also reminds us that he is constantly pushing through the fog. The track is relatable, sad and touching all at once.

Stream “I was depressed today….” on SoundCloud, Audiomack, Spotify, and Apple Music.

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