Chance the Rapper’s ‘Star Line’ is a masterful blend of his early charm and bold, modern experimentation, offering fans a cohesive and replay-worthy listening experience.

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Pretty

Ironically, Chance The Rapper will have you with an ugly face with how he raps on this track.

“Pretty” is the feel-good, love-yourself anthem you didn’t know you needed from Chance The Rapper. He hypes himself up while celebrating both his accomplishments and appearance. Fun and slightly unserious, it still delivers a clear, uplifting message about self-love.

4. No More Old Men (Ft. Jamila Woods)

Chicago has a rich history that is extremely slept-on.

Here, Chance pays homage to Chicago, tipping his hat to the elders who still “got it,” alongside Jamila Woods. He takes us back to simpler times, when he learned from the old heads who helped raise him. Now, life feels more complicated, and the world has changed — but the respect remains. You’ll love Jamilla’s soulful hook, the hypnotic production, and Chance’s focused flow.

3. Back To The Go (Ft. VIC MENSA)

Chance The Rapper’s wordplay is Eminem-level in “Back To The Go.”

This one’s an open, vulnerable track about going everywhere, doing everything, and still ending up right back where you started. Even after overcoming obstacles and weathering challenges, it can sometimes feel like you’re moving backward instead of forward. It’s emotional, reflective, and stood out to me immediately.

2. Tree (Ft. Lil Wayne & Smino)

I like my rappers high off the WEEDDDDDDDDAHHHHHHHH!

I’ve been blasting this song almost every day since it dropped a few weeks ago. “Tree” is the perfect blend of hazy, shady, and nostalgic — it sounds like the track you’d roll up to with your 420-friendly crew. Chance’s opening chorus brings warm, familiar notes as he reminisces about his mom smoking while going about her day. Lil Wayne’s verse pairs perfectly with Chance’s, and Smino’s bridge adds just the right amount of contrast. Honestly, my only complaint is that Smino isn’t on it more.

1. Drapetomania

Chance The Rapper has a line about Tupac that will ruffle more feathers than your neighborhood fox.

This track goes unnecessarily crazy — in the best way. As the fifth song on the album, it brings absolute chaos. BabyCheifDoIt and Chance both go off, but Chance’s bars are so unpredictable and out-of-pocket that I hung onto every single word, just waiting to hear what came next. Songs like this are the perfect reminder that Chance is goofy as hell — and that’s why we love him.

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SONG BY SONG RATING

1. Star Side Intro (4/5)

2. Ride (4/5)

3. No More Old Man (4/5)

4. The Negro Problem (4/5)

5. Drapetomania (4.5/5)

6. Back To The Go (4/5)

7. The Highs & The Lows (4/5)

8. Space & Time (4/5)

9. Link Me In The Future (3.5/5)

10. Gun In Yo Purse (4/5)

11. Tree (4/5)

12. Burn Ya Block (3.5/5)

13. Letters (4/5)

14. Speed Of Light (3.5/5)

15. Pretty (4/5)

16. Just A Drop (4/5)

17. Speed Of Love (4/5)

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RGM RATING

(79%)

As a longtime fan, Star Line feels like the Chance the Rapper album I’ve been waiting for. After years of debate among his core supporters—some claiming his music had become “too mainstream”—this project strikes a perfect balance between the whimsical, heartfelt Chance that first captured listeners’ hearts and the adventurous, forward-thinking artist he’s grown into. It’s a refreshing reminder that Chance can evolve while still honoring the sound that built his legacy.

The album moves fluidly between slow-burning, introspective moments and upbeat, joyous bursts of energy. Listeners will catch glimpses of Acid Rap-era playfulness alongside more refined, contemporary production choices. Each track carries its own personality, yet they all fit together like pieces of a puzzle—nothing feels forced or out of place.

Lyrically, Chance digs into themes of sobriety, the importance of home, societal transformation, and his own journey of personal growth. These reflections are layered over a wide range of tempos and moods, from lighthearted storytelling to hard-hitting social commentary. The variety makes Star Line engaging from start to finish, ensuring there’s a track for every kind of listener.

In the end, Star Line is more than just a return to form—it’s proof that Chance the Rapper can bridge the gap between nostalgia and innovation. It’s vibrant, thoughtful, and full of personality, offering plenty of replay value. For both day-one fans and new listeners, this album reaffirms that Chance still has plenty to say—and he’s saying it better than ever.

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