How Chance the Rapper redefined the music business's boundaries
The Chicago rapper, who released his third free mixtape on Thursday, has pursued a singular artistic vision outside the usual structures a record labelWhen Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap was released in 2013, there were no streaming services battling for exclusive rights to the record. First week sales, not streams, still defined whether a record was a hit or a flop, and the line between a mixtape and studio album was clearly defined. Between then and Thursday night, when the Chicago artist...
Stereogum — It probably doesn’t happen the same way for everyone, but there’s this phenomenon, in the moments after your first kid is born, where your whole self suddenly floods ... more info
Guardian Music — The Chicago rapper, who released his third free mixtape on Thursday, has pursued a singular artistic vision outside the usual structures a record labelWhen Chance the Rap... more info
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper, recently hospitalized with pneumonia, tonight debuted his latest work, “Coloring Book,” or as it had been referred to, “Chance 3.... more info
Chicago Tribune — Hype, thy name is Chance the Rapper. One of the most anticipated mixtapes of the year, "Chance 3 ..." erm, "Coloring Book," is finally here. The Chicago rapper calls upon... more info
Chicago Tribune — "I don't make songs for free, I sing for freedom," Chance the Rapper raps on his latest mix tape. "Don't believe in kings, believe in the kingdom."In a few seconds, the 2... more info