Chance the Rapper Returns With His First Album in Six Years, ‘STAR LINE’

August 15, 2025 - Hip Hop
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Summary

  • Chance the Rapper has officially released his sophomore album, STAR LINE, his first in six years
  • The 17-track record features numerous guest artists and is a blend of hip-hop, soul and experimental music
  • The album is described as a personal project reflecting on his global travels

Chance the Rapper has officially dropped his sophomore studio album, STAR LINE.

Clocking in at just a little over one hour, the 17-track effort features a bevvy guest appearances including Do Or Die, Jamila Woods, BJ The Chicago Kid, BabyChiefDoIt, VIC MENSA, Joey Bada$$, Young Thug, TiaCorine, Lil Wayne, Smino, LION BABE, Jay Electronica and Jazmine Sullivan.

Chano created STAR LINE with longtime producer DexLvL, and is described as “his most ambitious and personal project to date.” The record serves as a reflection on the rapper’s global journeys to Ghana, Jamica and art fairs on an artistic, spiritual and physical level. He blends hip-hop, soul and experimental music with lyricism focusing on identity, resilience and legacy, all the while grounded in his deep love for Chicago and Black culture across the diaspora.

STAR LINE arrives six years after its predecessor and Chance’s debut studio album, The Big DayIt went on to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

Stream Chance the Rapper’s STAR LINE on Spotify and Apple Music.

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