Angels
Chance the Rapper, Saba
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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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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.
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Release InformationThe track was released on October 26, 2015, as a single from his third mixtape, "Coloring Book."
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Collaboration"Angels" features vocals from Saba, a fellow Chicago rapper.
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Free DownloadFollowing the tradition of his previous works, "Angels" was originally released for free download.
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Live PerformanceChance the Rapper premiered "Angels" during his guest performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track was released on April 7, 2016, and features Chance and Saba dancing around the city of Chicago.
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ThemesThe song highlights the city of Chicago and its inhabitants, with references to life in the city and public transportation.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being released for free, the song managed to chart on the Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
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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.
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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.
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LyricismChance the Rapper continues his trend of spirituality-influenced lyricism in "Angels", with mentions of blessings, prayers, and Biblical figures.
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AcclaimThe song was met with universal acclaim from music critics, with many praising its upbeat tone, memorable lyrics, and unique instrumentation.
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