Well it’s not an album, but Chance the Rapper has surprise-released a collection of four new songs. Listen to “Work Out,” “Wala Cam,” “I Might Need Security,” and “65th and Ingleside” below. Chicago rapper Supa Bwe appears on “Wala Cam,” and on “Security,” Chance calls out Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “And Rahm you done/I’m expecting a resignation/and open investigation on all these paid vacations for murderers.” On “65th,” he references his collaborator Donald Glover: “All my raps was about suspension/Then one day Donald took me on tour/Young, broke Chano ain’t broke no more.”
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.”
Earlier this week, it was reported that Chance planned on dropping a new album by the week’s end, but Chance went back on his claim, writing, “Sorry no album this week, def been in the stu tho.” He is currently reportedly working on a full-length with Kanye West.
The collection of songs are Chance’s first new solo tracks since his Christmas 2017 mixtape with Jeremih (Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: Re-Wrapped). Prior to that, he debuted a new song called “First World Problems” during an appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
Chance’s most recent solo release is 2016’s Coloring Book. Last year, Chance scored his first No. 1 single with “I’m the One,” DJ Khaled’s Grateful track that also features Justin Bieber, Migos’ Quavo, and Lil Wayne.
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This article was originally published on July 18 at 10:50 p.m. Eastern. It was last updated on July 19 at 1:08 a.m. Eastern.
