[RH Photos] The Space Migration Tour in Austin
Photos by: Virgil Solis
After dropping his second full length album Watching TV with the Sound Off, Mac Miller hit the road with Chicago's Chance the Rapper and kicking off his Space Migration Tour at a sold out show at Emo's in Austin, TX. Having just missed Chance's come up in Chicago, I was really looking forward to seeing his live show for the first time. Acid Rap by far is one of this year's best projects put out and a mixtape I've listened to non-stop since it dropped. Chance came out with a fury, and the audience sang along and cheered for him, returning the same energy back in the process. He performed some crowd favorites like "Pusha Man," "Juice," and some classics from his first mixtape, #10Day.
After a quick set change, Mac was ready to hit the stage. The all ages crowd was so hyped from Chance's set that they were hungry for Mac. Miller came out in a floral print fit and rocked the crowd from the get-go. You can see why both of these acts are on the road together as they have loyal fan bases that know the words to all of their music. After an hour or so, Mac was still going strong with no signs of letting up. I was at hand with Bobby Reys and shot some photos of the two which you can see below.
[Video] Chance The Rapper Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays
Chance The Rapper was in New York all of last week promoting Acid Rap, his upcoming tour opening for Mac Miller and also getting ready to perform his first ever headlining show at NY. Chano hit up various music stations, including Shade 45, in which he stopped by Toca Tuesdays studio to meet DJ Tony Touch and spit a four minute freestyle which you can see below.
http://youtu.be/OE-vYTYoyxM
[Video] Chance the Rapper Live at SOB's (6/20/2013)
Chance the Rapper, arguably one of the hottest young rappers in the game right now, has been touring the country in support of his latest project, Acid Rap. At his headlining show at New York's legendary SOB's, the people over at Good*Fella Media shot a small video recap of Chance's set last night. Featuring a medley of "Pusha Man," "Favorite Song," "Juice," "Fuck You Tahm Bout," and a special cameo appearance by Travie McCoy.
It looks like the Chicagoan rapper is having loads of fun on the tour, and more importantly, the crowds are responding positively to him. His next block of tour dates are with Mac Miller, so be sure to let him hit you with that Zan dance when he comes to your city.
[via Good*Fella Media]
http://youtu.be/UrEdO8ynWbM
Donnie Trumpet: "Zion" (feat. Chance the Rapper & Vic Mensa)
Nico Segal has tapped into his alter-ego Donnie Trumpet for his upcoming project post-Kids These Days and for all of those aware of his last solo project, Illasoul, we know we should be excited for whatever the young trumpeter has in the works. For those not in the known of what Nico is able to do as a producer, his latest single "Zion", featuring Chance The Rapper & --fellow former KTD member--Vic Mensa, should get you hyped enough.
http://youtu.be/03m1dbIdVqU
[Video] New Myspace Commercial Featuring Chance The Rapper, Pharrell, Mac Miller & More
Yesterday, Myspace --who's been scheming towards a full-on comeback--released a new commercial unveiling the remodeling of the site's interference and concept to a national audience as it was played various times on TV yesterday. High-profile artists such as Pharrell, Mac Miller, Schoolboy Q, Ciara all made cameos, but the highlight for many was the appearance by hometown hero, Chance The Rapper, alongside Riff Raff. Check it out below and be sure to hit up Myspace, they have a couple of incredible editorials on there right now.
[myspace id="this-is-myspace-109345530-111986895"]
[Video] Chance the Rapper: "Acid Rap Live"
Chance the Rapper has been blowing up since Acid Rap dropped. Appearing in a plethora of mainstream publications and top-rated lists with scheduled festival shows later this summer, culminating in a nationwide and European tour, Chano's everywhere these days. Of course, he puts on for his hometown, as evident at his two sold-out shows at the Metro, one of Chicago's most celebrated venues for music.
If you missed either of these shows, frequent Chance collaborator Austin Vessely compiled a documentary-style video of Chance's sets that you can watch below. Intermixed with some behind the scenes clips are performances of "Smoke Again" and "Pusha Man," as well as some cameos from notable Chicagoan musicians Macie Stewart and Greg Landfair.
Be sure to check out his remaining tour dates if you live outside of Chicago and haven't had a chance to check out Chance live.
http://youtu.be/N36QcJbWLyo
New Chance The Rapper Merchandise Available Online
There's no way to deny the fact that 2013 has been Chance The Rapper's year. With the critically-acclaimed Acid Rap 'tape and his upcoming tour with Mac Miller, Chano has solidified status as the next-"big thing" in Hip Hop. To commemorate the all the success achieved so far, the young emcee has put up on his site a bunch of cool new merchandise for fans to buy and support. Besides cool "Acid" washed and "Juice" t-shirts, there are also stickers, posters and a dope lighter. Check out some pics of the merchandise here and go cop it here.
[Video] Talib Kweli X Chance the Rapper X Cory Mo Freestyle
Recently, Chicago superhero Chance the Rapper appeared on Showoff Radio with Statik Selektah to show off some freestyle skills. With him were Cory Mo and hip hop legend Talib Kweli. Each rapper cyphered over the "1 Track" beat by ASAP Rocky. Talib had the longest verse, but Chance definitely showed some good chops, too. Check out the video below.
http://youtu.be/SQI3K0ywAhQ
[via Al Lindstrom]