Having recently completed his second album, Coloring Book, Chance the Rapper is now ready for a comeback. The album was released on May 13, 2016 on Apple Music and later became available on Spotify and other streaming services. In 2016, it was the first album to reach the US Billboard 200 chart solely based on stream numbers, peaking at number eight. Its release on streaming platforms received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Best Rap Album Grammy at the 2017 Grammy Awards, becoming the first streaming-only album to win the award.
The Coloring Book mixtape is a spiritual and grounded collection of hip hop. While some may find the lyrics preachy and religious, Chance’s message is universal enough to inspire atheists. This album is an excellent introduction to the artist’s lyrical style. Even those who haven’t been a fan of hip-hop are likely to be moved by his words. Chance the Rapper is one of the most popular and influential rap artists of our time.