Acid Rap Vs Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book

Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book is a great example of a rap album’s changing tone. Chance the Rapper’s lyrics are more personal than the average rap song. Chance uses the lyrics to discuss his faith in God and his relationship with his family. The album also features an ode to the power of faith. Chance has been vocal about his faith for years. Chance also uses the lyrics to speak to his community and the world around him.

Acid Rap featured features like Ab-Soul and Childish Gambino, while Coloring Book is more experimental, incorporating gospel music and Chicago culture. Chance is also rapping on Kanye West’s Life of Pablo track, Ultralight Beam. Chance recruits big guests for Coloring Book, including his local affiliate Noname, who adds a gospel touch to the record. Chance’s message is both relatable and edgy.

Chance the Rapper’s latest album Coloring Book is a more mature record than his previous projects. Chance has more to offer than lyrical talent. He replaced the stale 10 Day with “Gratitude” and has even given birth to a baby girl. While “Mixtape” is one of Coloring Book’s duller moments, “Smoke Break” is a standout track. Chance’s ability to shape culture is evident throughout the album.

Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book is an album that combines a gospel track (“Blessings”) and a sentimental ballad (“Same Drugs”) with hip hop. The album is also laced with a series of cameos from hip-hop heavyweights.