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Chicago’s Chance The Rapper might not put out a new album this week but he’s still coming through with new music. The hip-hop star has surprised fans with the release of four new songs.
Chance went to Twitter Thursday (July 19) to announce his surprise release.
4 new songs at https://t.co/m5rYnxzNGY pic.twitter.com/yLWFHnRTy8
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) July 19, 2018
On one of his new songs, Chance reveals he purchased a hometown news publication.
The biggest revelation, however, is this moment on “I Might Need Security”: “I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist bitches outta business.” Gothamist confirmed the news—Chance’s Social Media LLC actually purchased the Chicago news website from WNYC (who acquired Chicagoist earlier this year). “I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment,” Chance said in a statement. “I look forward to re-launching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content.” (Pitchfork)
Earlier this week, the hip-hop heavyweight shut down buzz about putting out a new LP in the coming days.
Sorry no album this week, def been in the stu tho. 😎
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) July 17, 2018
In a newly published Chicago Tribune interview, Chance revealed he would drop an album to coincide with this week’s Special Olympics.
The musical drought may be ending, though. “I got that feeling when people do something that has a new feel to it,” he says of his new album. “I’m excited for everybody to get that. It’s going to come out just in time for the Special Olympics.” His long-discussed collaboration with West may also be closer to reality, he says. They “casually” worked on two songs a few weeks ago while Chance visited West in Jackson Hole, Wyo., where West was completing a series of albums for himself and artists such as Pusha T and Kid Cudi. (The Chicago Tribune)
