Music Review

Chance the Rapper
By Brandon Ware

HotNewHipHop.com puts out a collection of at least a dozen rappers every day  who all sound the same with just a different beat behind their same-story-rap-song. Among the rappers and mixtapes, Chancellor Bennett aka Chance the Rapper, rose up the ladder with tons of fans left in the tailwind. Turning on a radio station like 98.9 now a days would mainly consist of loud guys rhyming about their women and their cars and some far off humor to somehow fit them both together. Chance the Rapper, however, is the skip in the record that makes you look to the left and wait for the music to start.

Acid Rap, his sophomore mixtape (2013),  is a stellar example of this. He's a lyricist, who's lyrics about his rise to fame, love,  and some experiences with hallucinogenic drugs flow over a rappy yet reggae alliteration. His songs are fun, catchy and easy to learn. This Chicago born and bred new up and comer is a force to be reckoned with; as he has other amazing artists like Childish Gambino by his side. Chance recently released his mix tape "Sox'', a couple weeks ago on the 1 year anniversary of "Acid Rap". Each record he puts out he brings something new to the table. Seeing that the "10 Day" mixtape, which was written in 10 days after he was suspended from school and "Acid Rap", how far he's come, are complete opposites but almost alike; this new music is sure to be great.