will release his debut album with political-punk group 93PUNX. He’ll also keenly watch the candidates at the upcoming Democratic debates, which he says aren’t so different from rap battles: “Just because somebody loses, that doesn’t make their opponent better.” An electric performer himself, Mensa has some advice for the presidential hopefuls.“Confidence and platform [matter], but also delivery. It’s a difficult arena; every time you speak, somebody’s trying to pull you down and cut you off.
I’m looking for people who can be poised in those situations and stand firm and strong without being disrespectful.”“It’s easy to say the right things. Regardless of what people think of me, they know that when I support something I’m willing to put myself on the line for it. So I’m going to be impressed by someone actually willing to sacrifice.”“Be more clever than Trump, and don’t succumb to the nastiness. Laugh it off. But also expose him, embarrass him.