Chance the Rapper
Chicago rapper who became a star without a label; his Coloring Book was the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy.
Key albums
10 DayAcid RapColoring Book
Key tracks
Cocoa Butter KissesSunday CandyNo ProblemBlessings
Who is Chance the Rapper?
Chance the Rapper (Chancelor Bennett) is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois.
Known for
His free mixtapes 10 Day (2012) and Acid Rap (2013), followed by Coloring Book (2016) with "No Problem". Coloring Book won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, the first streaming-only release ever to win a Grammy.
Style
Joyful and playful, with a squeaky, expressive voice and lots of ad-libs. He mixes rap with gospel choirs, jazz horns and soul.
Impact
Chance proved that an independent artist could reach the very top without a record deal, and brought an openly spiritual, positive sound to mainstream hip-hop.
Influences
- Kanye West
