By Brianna Holcomb –

Arts and Entertainment editor

Chancelor Bennett, better known as Chance the Rapper, has taken over iTunes, Soundcloud and the headphones of his fans with his music.

This Chicago rapper is known for his jazzy and retro beats. He released his first album in 2013 entitled, “Acid Rap.” Since then he has not released an album by himself but he has still been stirring up noise in the music world.

Despite not seeing an album since 2013, Chance has consistently pushed out music, completely free, to his fans.

Earlier this year he partnered with Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment for the feel-good album of the summer called “Surf.”

The album received more than 618,000 full-album downloads and more than 10.1 million single track downloads. Singles such as “Sunday Candy” were featured on this album, the video receiving over two million views on YouTube.

Most rap artists today are known to center their music around the common themes of drugs, money and sex but this rapper does none of those things. Consistently pushing out feel-good vibes, Chance is one rapper that sticks out from the pack.

Chance has a very distinct sound, known for his adlibs during his songs, many times giving off a bohemian feel to his music. The sound of a steelpan can be heard in his most recent single, “Angels.” Rolling Stone has called his music “classic,” proving that Chance will be around for a long time.

He gained much of his recognition being featured on XXL’s Freshman Class magazine cover in 2014, a cover that is reserved for the most notable new artist of the year.

XXL’s Freshman Class cover has featured artists like Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap, French Montana, Future and many more. The honor of being featured on this cover has helped to kick-start many of today’s biggest rappers’ careers.

As a rapper from Chicago, Chance is in the category of a few select individuals. These include Kanye West and Common.

However, despite being a notable name himself he is bringing along a large group of Chi-Town rappers into the spotlight with him.

He has collabed with Saba, who can be found on his recent single, “Angels” and BJ the Chicago Kid, who can be found on  his song, “Church.”

As the name Chance the Rapper continues to circle around the airways, it is very rare to see a rapper who makes as much music as he does for free.

Becoming a rapper to this generation usually entails “catchy” lyrics or a silly dance move. Chance is one who shies away from this stereotype and moves to his own, up-tempo beat.

Hopefully, he continues to make music and continues to keep his fans first because clearly it is working for him.