Last week (May 28) Chance the Rapper released a new single, “A Bar About A Bar,” along with its cinematic music video companion. The song, with a beat strummed together by a riffing guitar, is a brief moment of storytelling. “A Bar About A Bar,” a realistic scene told in the spirit of “a man … Read more
During an Instagram live session on Tuesday afternoon (July 18th), Chance the Rapper decided to reveal some very exciting news regarding a project fans have been anticipating for quiet some time now: the long awaited collaboration with Childish Gambino. When Childish told fans that his rap career would one album after Awaken, My Love!, most assumed that this meant … Read more
Last month, Chance the Rapper dropped by NPR’s Tiny Desk studios to give an intimate performance for the radio station’s employees. In the stripped down setting, Chance performed alongside his longtime friends and collaborators The Social Experiment and vocal group Thirdstory. The concert was delivered in Chano like fashion: joyfully, full of laughs and impromptu … Read more
It’s been the most incredible journey for young Chicago MC Chance the Rapper, who, just last night, received the BET Humanitarian of the Year Award. This Summer, Chance will continue his “Be Encouraged” Tour, which includes headlining performances at music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Life is Beautiful Festival in Vegas. For those of you … Read more
In just a few years, Chance the Rapper went from being a promising talent in Chicago’s rap scene, to the most widely known independent artist in the genre. All the while, Chance has maintained modesty, and most importantly, has stayed true to his own vision, a vision which could only be achieved while remaining unsigned. … Read more