Chance the Rapper (Finally) Announces 'Star Line'
After quite an extended (and enigmatic) rollout,Chance the Rapperhas formally announced his long-anticipatedStar Lineproject.
Confirmed to drop in two weeks, the project, per a press release, marks Chance's 'most ambitious and personal project to date,' and 'reflects Chance's global journey, artistically, spiritually, and physically, over the past six years.'
While a tracklist has yet to be confirmed, lead single 'Tree,' which featuredSminoandLil Wayne, landed a few weeks back.
As for production, longtime producer DexLvL handles the brunt of it, with Chance's travels to Ghana, Jamaica, and art fairs around the world, shaping the soundscape – 'a blend of hip-hop, soul, and experimental sounds with lyrical meditations on identity, resilience, and legacy.'
The project comes fronted with cover art – a blue and green-hued portrait of the rapper's face – designed by Chance's longtime collaborator, Chicago-based artistBrandon Breaux. Breaux also worked on his past projects10 Day, Acid Rap,andColoring Book.
Check back in whenStar Line Galleryhits global streaming platforms on Friday, August 15.
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