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Acid Rap is the 2013 second mixtape by American rapper Chance the Rapper, praised for its jazz-influenced sound and catapulting him to mainstream fame.
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Was Acid Rap ever sold in stores as a physical CD?
No, Acid Rap was released in 2013 as a free mixtape on DatPiff and other digital platforms. Despite having no physical sales, its massive digital download count established Chance the Rapper as a major independent artist.
Who produced the bulk of the Acid Rap mixtape?
The production was heavily handled by Chance's frequent collaborator Nate Fox, alongside Cam O'bi and Lido. The jazzy, brass-heavy beat on the track "Juice" heavily samples Donny Hathaway's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Which Chicago artists are featured on Acid Rap?
The mixtape heavily showcases Chicago talent, featuring appearances from Twista, Vic Mensa, and BJ the Chicago Kid. Action Bronson and Childish Gambino are also featured on the tracks "NaNa" and "Favorite Song," respectively.
How did Acid Rap influence Chance the Rapper's later career?
The critical acclaim of Acid Rap directly led to Chance gaining national attention and collaborating with high-profile artists like Madonna and Justin Bieber. The project's unique blend of hip-hop and soul laid the groundwork for his eventual Grammy-winning mixtape, Coloring Book.
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