Angels

Chance the Rapper, Saba

About Angels

"Angels" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Chance the Rapper. The song was released on October 27, 2015 as the lead single from his third solo mixtape, Coloring Book (2016). The track, produced by Lido and The Social Experiment, features vocal by fellow Chicago rapper Saba.


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2016
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I got my city doing front flips
When every father, mayor, rapper jump ship
I guess that's why they call it where I stay
Clean up the streets so my daughter can have somewhere to play
I'm the blueprint to a real man
Some of these niggas toss they tassel for a deal man
I ain't going to hell or the Hillman
Igh! Igh! Igh! Igh! for my real fans
I got caught up with a little Xan
Can't stop me but it slow me though
Yeah nigga famous, you don't know me though
But every DJ still play me though
Damn man I don't even need a radio
And my new shit sound like a rodeo
Got the old folks dancing the Do-si-do
So they f*ck around, sign me to OVO
Oh, I just might share my next one with Keef
Got the industry in disbelief, they be asking for beef
This what it sound like when God split an atom with me
I even have Steve giving out apples for free

They was talking "woo woo this woo wap da bam"
City so damn great, I feel like Alexand'
Wear your halo like a hat, that's like the latest fashion
I got angels all around me they keep me surrounded

Who is you? And who the f*ck is you? And who is him?
All of the sudden woo wap da bam you can't touch me
Na, na, na, na I got angels
I got angels

I ain't change my number since the seventh grade
This for my day one, ten years, seven days
A week, nigga's never tired on they Kevin Gates
And if they rest in peace they bunny hopping heaven's gates
It's too many young angels on the southside
Got us scared to let our grandmommas outside
You gonna make me take the campers way downtown
You gonna make me turn my BM to my housewife
I just had a growth spurt
It done took so long, my tippy toes hurt
You can keep the nose ring, I don't have to soul search
I'm still at my old church, only ever sold merch
Grandma say I'm Kosher, momma say I'm culture
GCI, 107.5, angel goin' live
Power 92, angel, juke, angel gon' juke
GCI, 107.5, goin' live
Power 92, angel gon' juke, juke, juke, juke

They was talking "woo woo this woo wap da bam"
City so damn great, I feel like Alexand'
Wear your halo like a hat, that's like the latest fashion
I got angels all around me, they keep me surrounded
Wap the bam (Na, na, na)
(I got angels) I got angels all around me they keep me surrounded
(Na, na, na)
(I got angels)
They was talking "woo woo this woo wap da bam"
City so damn great, I feel like Alexand'
Wear your halo like a hat, that's like the latest fashion
I got angels all around me, they keep me surrounded

Who is you? And who the f*ck is you? And who is him?
All of the sudden woo wap da bam you can't touch me
Na, na, na, na I got angels
I got angels

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Chance the Rapper

Chancelor Jonathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and philanthropist from the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. In 2013, he began to gain recognition following the release of his second mixtape, Acid Rap. Apart from his solo career, he is a member of the Chicago collective SaveMoney (along with frequent collaborator Vic Mensa). He has worked as the lead vocalist for the band The Social Experiment; they released the album Surf in May 2015. In May 2016, Bennett released his third mixtape Coloring Book to critical acclaim. It earned him three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album; upon winning, it became the first streaming-only album to … more »

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Written by: NATE NATHAN FOX, CHANCELOR BENNETT, TAHJ CHANDLER, PEDER LOSNEGARD, NICOLAS SEGAL, PETER WILKINS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, Walt Disney Music Company, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Angels" is a hip hop song performed by American recording artist Chance the Rapper.
Release Information
The track was released on October 26, 2015, as a single from his third mixtape, "Coloring Book."
Collaboration
"Angels" features vocals from Saba, a fellow Chicago rapper.
Free Download
Following the tradition of his previous works, "Angels" was originally released for free download.
Live Performance
Chance the Rapper premiered "Angels" during his guest performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Music Video
The music video for the track was released on April 7, 2016, and features Chance and Saba dancing around the city of Chicago.
Themes
The song highlights the city of Chicago and its inhabitants, with references to life in the city and public transportation.
Chart Performance
Despite being released for free, the song managed to chart on the Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
Grammy Awards
"Coloring Book", the mixtape from which "Angels" is taken, won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2017, marking the first time a streaming-only album won a Grammy Award.
Production
"Angels" was produced by The Social Experiment, a collective of music makers that includes Chance the Rapper, and it features a blend of electronic beats, steel drums, and African-inspired melodies.
Lyricism
Chance the Rapper continues his trend of spirituality-influenced lyricism in "Angels", with mentions of blessings, prayers, and Biblical figures.
Acclaim
The song was met with universal acclaim from music critics, with many praising its upbeat tone, memorable lyrics, and unique instrumentation.

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