If one were to conduct a deep dive into the artistry of Chance the Rapper, there are a few qualities that have undoubtedly become synonymous with his discography.
“Visual arts and organization are key influencers of the project and the work. Since I was a kid, I’ve used many Adobe applications,” the musician said. “When I say organization, I mean having all my stuff in one place, a space to log all of my ideas, or to understand what I’m doing. This new platform makes it easier for artists, writers, or anyone to organize their thoughts, which is super important to me.”
While organization and visual art may have served as inspiration for the album, intentionality also seems to have been a factor — most notably in the lead-up. Star Line arrived 6 years after his debut album, The Big Day, and for Chance, this time in-between albums was important in the sense that he took the time to make the album as expansive as possible.
“I value intentionality, whether in art or just any aspect. I just like things that have intent. For instance, I think with art, especially, there are many different ways to communicate an idea. I think that’s what we have fun with as writers: figuring out the most beautiful or the most unique way to communicate an idea, describe a person, a situation, or a space. I just wanted to take my time and find as many different ways so that I could find what I felt like was the best way to say certain things.
