Feature verses effectively deepen a track’s content and extend its reach. This supplementary presence typically complements the song’s message by either directly correlating with the main artist’s perspective, or offering a different view to further contextualize the subject. Evoking these ulterior dimensions can concurrently widen the song’s demographic exposure and texturize it differently. Where would Migos be without Drake hopping on “Versace?”
The combination of potent features with the focal artist’s voice creates synergy. In the words of Aristotle, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Artistic collaboration incites healthy competition, forcing the respective members to elevate their lyrical games, for fear of being bested. Despite what people say, Hip Hop is a competitive sport—no one wants to be exposed on their own track. In some cases, the feature can steal the show, like how Pimp C robbed Jay Z on “Big Pimpin.” No one wants to be that victim. Regardless if larceny is committed, an outside artistic approach will usually unlock a track’s potential by bringing a different element unobtainable by the principal rapper. To create the best records, artists need to recruit the best talent.
This year has seen a surplus of hits, profound records, and amazing albums. Within all of those lie powerful features. Some high-jack the track; others simply round out the message. But no matter what, they assist in producing greatness. Check out my 25 favorite 2016 features below.
25. “Big Amount” by 2 Chainz featuring Drake
Favorite lines: “Got the Billboard melodies / Rap is somethin' I do on the side / Crossed over to the other side / And I didn't even have to die”
Thoughts: 2 Chainz and Drake teamed up to create one of 2016’s hottest tracks. The classic braggadocio rap hit elicits a palpable, envious confidence reserved for the game’s most decorated talent. By becoming Spotify’s first artist to exceed 1-billion song streams (“One Dance”), Drake is having himself quite the year. His “Big Amount” feature doesn’t stretch the lyrical imagination, but confirms his highly coveted Hip Hop position.
Show stealer?: Nah
24. “Dope Dealer” by ScHoolboy Q featuring E-40
Favorite lines: “Me personally I'm a rapper, and I'm spectacular (Remarkable) / Got a way with my words, my lingo and vernacular, (Marketable) / I’ll beat a bitch down, I promise you I ain't playin' (Beat his ass) / Stomp his ass out throw him up in the garbage can (The trash)”
Thoughts: One of my favorite tracks off Q’s Blackface LP, “Dope Dealer” is a fun yet chilling portrayal of ScHoolboy’s and feature guest’s, E-40’s, drug hustling lifestyle. E-40 combines his unique voice, flow and cadence with his distinct rhyme style to produce a confident verse detailing his swag. His method of answering his own bars offers an almost subconscious perspective that further clarifies his message, making his feature verse one of 2016’s best.
Show stealer?: Nah
23. “Good Drank” by 2 Chainz featuring Gucci Mane (and Quavo)
Favorite lines: “Play with my cap and I'll knock off your hat / I’m taking the cheese and killing the rats / Gucci Mane, call me the cat with the racks / I’m swervin', but I'm in back of the ‘Bach / I’m Persian, man I got hoes from Iraq”
Thoughts: Ever since his release from prison and kicking the lean, Gucci is a different man. His rhyming and thought process are on a different level, evidenced by his great feature on 2 Chainz’ “Good Drank.” He displays an elevated wordplay mastery, typically absent on his pre-prison songs. Eating kale, working out and amending his diet are a good look for Gucci. Hopefully this feature, along with his 4,000 2016 projects, indicate a positive direction for Wizop.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
22. “Nas Album Done” by DJ Khaled featuring Nas
Favorite lines: “To every baby on the album cover existin’ / This trend I was settin', it came to fruition / I’m assistin' to push the culture forward / To all my ghost supporters, go support us”
Thoughts: Nas never fails to impress. He uses DJ Khaled’s “Nas Album Done” track off Major Key to remind the Hip Hop community why he will go down as one of the greats, and deserves serious consideration for Hip Hop’s Mount Rushmore. The Queens native is on his don shit with this hit, by using his dense rhymes and impressive lyrical control to detail his high-class lifestyle. However, in classic Nas fashion, he still manages to impart a wise, well thought out message and perception. Now that’s a major key.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
21. “Smoke Break” by Chance The Rapper featuring Future
Favorite lines: “I give her a perc for esteem / I’m tryna crown me a queen / You hear the chains when they cling / I take the molly its clean / I push the whip with the wings”
Thoughts: I’ve never been the biggest Future fan, but as Project Pat once said, “real recognize real.” Granted I’m not really “real,” I still recognize that Future successfully complements Chance’s mellow, fun Coloring Book track while adding his staple drug presence. His unique auto-tuned voice texture collaborates well with the GARREN production to create a standout track on a project filled with hits. While I haven’t been a huge solo Future fan, I’ve always loved him in small doses, making “Smoke Break” a thriving arena for the Atlanta artist.
Show stealer?: Nah
20. “Champions” by Kanye West featuring 2 Chainz (and Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Quavo, Yo Gotti, Travis Scott and Desiigner)
Favorite lines: “I got gold on my neck / Lookin’ like a Super Bowl on my neck / I got a mansion full of marble floors / It look like I could go bowl in this bitch / Versace logos on bowls in this bitch / Like I'm a serial killer / I put the real in gorilla / I did this shit for my niggas”
Thoughts: God damn! Talk about a star-studded line-up! Kanye recruited some of the industry’s hottest talent to create the ultimate winner’s anthem. Surrounded by today’s most sought after artists, one stands out from the rest: 2 Chainz. He uses a terse rhyme scheme to discuss his boss lifestyle that exclusively adheres to his own rules. From rocking pajamas to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse to putting the real in gorilla, Tity Boi’s wordplay transcends his collaborators to demonstrate his powerful Hip Hop draw.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
19. “Pick Up The Phone” by Travis Scott and Young Thug featuring Quavo
Favorite lines: “And I'm loving all races, hell nah don't discriminize / Drinkin’ on clean, sanitize / Ostritch seats with the frog eyes / If I ever call your phone baby / Best believe it's only one time”
Thoughts: One of the year’s hottest tracks is home to one of Hip Hop’s most talented triad. “Pick Up The Phone” shows three young men’s cry for the girl in question to just, you know, pick up the phone. Quavo accomplished a lot with his verse: he made a Macaulay Culkin reference, named Travis Scott’s album, and invented his own word, “discriminize.” Quavo’s increasing popularity has afforded him a host of 2016 features, but this one is probably his most popular and impactful one, given the song’s outsized success and his positive contribution. If 2016 was his breakout year, I have a feeling 2017 is going to position him for dominance.
Show stealer?: Nah
18. Really Doe by Danny Brown featuring Ab-Soul (and Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt)
Favorite lines: “Second grade, took my mama weddin' ring, took that bitch / To show-and-tell, now I'm married to the game to no avail / Grounded me for like a month, now I'm gettin' high as fuck / Employer tryna write me up, but now I'm a writer / With ambitions of a rider, and half the shit on my rider I don't even want, the Fanta's for us, the Henny's for the sluts”
Thoughts: Ab-Soul’s mind operates differently from the majority of Hip Hop. His consistent heightened poetic acumen, coupled with his unconventional rhyming tactics, make him a lyrical commodity. His “Really Doe” verse confirms his undeniable wordplay ability, and forces the listener to rewind the track multiple times to properly grasp his content. Soul’s rhymes retain a level of density typically lost on today’s spitters, making him a man of a dying breed. His juxtaposition to Danny, Kendrick and Earl on this track highlights his spectacular rhetoric and homonyms. Becoming known as rap’s onion, Ab-soul’s multi-layered verses impressively convey his complex thoughts.
Show stealer?: Nah
17. “Let It Bang” by A$AP Ferg featuring ScHoolboy Q
Favorite lines: “Swagger make a Bentley look cheap / I’m the reason why your momma ODed / I’m the reason why your homies ain't deep / Now you wanna talk about peace / Pimpin’ bitches all in these streets”
Thoughts: ScHoolboy Q’s isn’t trying to make amends for his hustling past—he wears it as a badge of honor. On his “Let It Bang” verse, Q speeds up his flow to ride the fast-paced Lex Luger production, as he details his drug dealing background: one filled with fly cars, an impassioned desire for success and an undying financial pursuit. He has no regard for anyone who interferes with his ability to stack ends, even family members like his crackhead uncle. Q uses this verse to exemplify his Hoover Street Crip days, where he was better known as the guy to provide your fix, than rap superstar. Adhering to his Blackface LP message, his “Let It Bang” contribution deepens Q’s drug dealing past.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
16. “Glowed Up” by Kaytranada featuring Anderson .Paak
Favorite lines: “Laxatives in your chowder / Wait, that's the shit I can't condone / Full power until we reach the maximum / Gone are all my worries, I'm looney, absolutely out my dome”
Thoughts: Anderson .Paak is having a breakout year. Despite his 2014 Venice release and former alias, Breezy Lovejoy, 2016 has watered .Paak’s blossoming career. In addition to his well-received album, Malibu, Anderson’s unique voice and musical astuteness have afforded him multiple feature opportunities, with his “Glowed Up” verse being one of his best. Comprising the song’s vocal entirety, Anderson .Paak’s interesting style meshes well with Kaytranada’s hypnotic production to produce a standout hit from the latter’s 2016 album, 99.9%. .Paak’s voice, coupled with the instrumental, takes the listener on a mystical journey akin to a lucid dream, celebrating both Anderson and Kaytranada defeating past demons to finally achieve their victory, their Glow Up.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
15. “Two Wrongs” by Meek Mill featuring Pusha T (and Guordon Banks)
Favorite lines: “You know that its comin', you know that its karma / Death before dishonor, I am your honor / Nancy Reagan raised a monster / They say that Ronny armed the contras / All that shit without a conscience / So why would I should have a conscience?”
Thoughts: Despite his ongoing battles with fellow rappers, Meek Mill’s DC4 was a solid representation of the Philly spitter’s rapping chops. Part of the reason he enjoyed success on this project was due to King Push’s “Two Wrongs” feature—one marked with classic Pusha T cornerstones. While the majority of his content revolves around cocaine to some extent, Push never fails to refreshingly recycle this concept. His succinct verse menacingly warns snitches that if they put him in harms way, he has no problem using his hustling past to end their future. Crossing Push is a quick way to punch your ticket into either a jail cell or six-feet under. Choose wisely before leaking his name.
Show stealer?: Nah
14. “THat Part” by ScHoolboy Q featuring Kanye West
Favorite lines: “Beggars can't be choosers, bitch this ain't Chipotle / Nigga with an attitude, I feel like O’Shea / Walkin’, livin' legend, man I feel like Kobe / I just left the strip club, got some glitter on me / Wifey gonna kill me, she the female OJ”
Thoughts: Fewer things make me happier than a ScHoolboy Q and Kanye collaboration. Two of my favorite rappers on the same track discussing why they’re the shit? Yup, right up my alley. The marriage of the two heavy-hitting Hip Hop entities (TDE and GOOD) foil one another to produce one of 2016’s best songs. Q’s dope braggadocio verse perfectly tees up Kanye’s triumphant entrance: one marked with confidence, high energy and an “ay” structured rhyme scheme. It’s abundantly clear that Kanye is feeling himself on this verse, as he non-discretely reminds us why he’s the man. From his firm understanding of his living legendary status to consuming the Paparazzi’s attention, Kanye’s self-assurance reaches new heights on “THat Part.” I’m definitely not mad about it.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
13. “Telephone Calls” by ASAP Mob featuring Tyler, The Creator (and Yung Gleash, Playboi Carti and A$AP Rocky)
Favorite lines: “They cop the shit, it's Golf, you bitch, you niggas trippin’ / I’m a businessman, you ain't never been the man / Nigga tax bracket changed, like have you seen my home? / Crib got a tennis court / Get my Venus and Serena on”
Thoughts: Besting A$AP Rocky on a track is no easy feat, but Tyler, The Creator achieved that goal in spades with his “Telephone Calls” feature off the ASAP Mob album, Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends. In his inaugural ASAP Mob collaboration, Tyler uses an authoritative, guttural flow to adequately leash the Plu2o Nash trap beat, by simultaneously calling out posers while bragging about his riches. Consistent with his style and previous work, “Telephone Calls” finds Tyler acting in strict accordance with his own desires, paying zero regard to outsiders’ opinions. He raps with a metaphorical middle finger to not only haters, but seemingly everyone. Unafraid of being himself, Tyler finds comfort and happiness by saying “fuck this, I only abide by my rules.”
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
12. “goosebumps” by Travis Scott featuring Kendrick Lamar
Favorite lines: “Mama, dear, spare your feelings / I’m reliving moments, peeling more residual / (I can) buy the building, burn the building, take your bitch, rebuild the building just to fuck some more”
Thoughts: No beat is safe from Kendrick. Time and time again he manipulates his voice and flow to match the production supporting him, demonstrating his versatility and strengthening his case for today’s best rapper. His feature on Travis Scott’s “goosebumps” is no exception. Lamar uses repetition to his advantage in multiple pockets of his verse to both reinforce his message and offer an intriguing rhyme scheme. Kendrick reinforces the song’s topic of receiving goosebumps from a potential lover through clever alliteration (“Peter, piper, picked a pepper / So I could pick your brain and put your heart together”) and metaphors. I repeat: no beat is safe from Kendrick.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
11. “How Great” by Chance The Rapper featuring Jay Electronica
Favorite lines: “I was lost in the jungle like Simba after the death of Mufasa / No hog, no meerkat, hakuna matata by day / But I spent my night time fighting tears back / I prayed and prayed and left messages but never got no hear back, or so it seemed”
Thoughts: Okay, let’s just take a second to realize how rare it is to receive a Jay Electronica feature. The man is a cartoon character—a mythical creature of sorts. Is he real? I’m not sure, but the fire he spits on “How Great” is tangible, and proves why he’s perpetually relevant despite prolonged periods of absence. The ascending build-up structure of “How Great” allows Jay to arrive at the end to punctuate the song’s religious homage. After questioning his faith due to poverty and feeling lost, Electronica found hope, faith and comfort in talking with God—the one absolute throughout his life. Despite being a devout member of the Nation of Islam, Jay proudly helped Chance drive home this Jesus Christ tribute. If they made every Church song in this image, I bet we’d witness a massive attendance spike.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
10. “Paris (Who Taught You)” by Jeremih featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Favorite lines: “Girl who taught you how to do that trick with your spit / You so nasty, you so nasty, any / Tell me who taught you how to make it clap / On that handstand when I eat it, when I eat it, when I eat it”
Thoughts: Ty Dolla $ign has quickly become one of my favorite artists. He’s talented, smooth, funny, disgusting and dirty—the perfect make-up of a star. Jeremih’s “Paris (Who Taught You)” provides Dolla $ign the perfect platform to embody all of these qualities, as he mimics Jeremih’s question of: who taught you to act like such a freak? Whenever I play this song I can’t help but smile because I just picture the girl acting out Ty’s inquisitions: “Tell me who taught you how to make it clap / On that handstand when I eat it, when I eat it, when I eat it.” See? Extremely dirty. This verse by no means measures up with the lyrical prowess of the aforementioned artists, but it retains that special replay quality that makes his feature a no brainer top-10 for me. Ty also complements Jeremih’s velvety smoothness very well by employing his own trademark buttery vocals.
Show stealer?: Nah
9. “No Problem” by Chance The Rapper featuring 2 Chainz (and Lil Wayne)
Favorite lines: “You old Petey Pablo, take your shirt off / Wave 'round your head like a helicopter / I ain't put enough weed in the blunt / All you do is smoke tobacco”
Thoughts: Arguably Chance’s best song off Coloring Book, “No Problem” is a celebration of defying labels to retain sole brand ownership—an increasingly popular trend arguably spearheaded by Chance. In keeping with the last feature’s (Paris (Who Taught You)) theme of sonic excellence, 2 Chainz' opening bars are amongst 2016’s most quoted: “You old Petey Pablo, take your shirt off / Wave 'round your head like a helicopter.” And how can they not be? Come on, you know you want to say them right now. An homage to Petey Pablo’s 2001 track, “Raise Up,” 2 Chainz’ verse is a stream of consciousness detailing things from calling out people rocking fake Yeezys to claiming he’s high enough to dap up God. 2 Chainz' terse style (as mentioned earlier for “Champions”) supports his boasting, like how he has a pocket full of money, a Maybach and a yacht. Not a bad life for the guy who used to go by Tity Boi.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
8. “Oslo, Norway” by Jeremih featuring The Game
Favorite lines: “I'm a carnivore, dinosaur / Beat the shit, eat the shit like eggs and grits / Her legs are split, the head legit, the pussy trip / Tickle the clit then light the spliff”
Thoughts: I’m pretty sure I live the most vicariously through The Game’s “Oslo, Norway” verse. The man has an enviable sexual history that he consistently brags about, but he really connects and makes me jealous on this feature. After lighting up a celebratory spliff to commemorate a conquest, Game has this girl call up one of her friends to join in on the fun. The three ménage, Game puts his dick up in the new girls rib, makes the original girl envious, and then they roll up another joint. Not a bad night. What is most impressive to me though is Game’s advanced rapping level on this track. He varies his tempo perfectly to both unleash a barrage of rhymes, and slowly, melodically ride the beat. The juxtaposition of differing cadences foils one another to highlight his superior skills.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
7. “No More Parties in LA” by Kanye West featuring Kendrick Lamar
Favorite lines: “The opportunity, the proper top of breast and booty cheek / The pop community, I mean these bitches come with union fee / And I want two of these, moving units through consumer streets / Then my shoe released, she was kicking in gratuity”
Thoughts: Even more impressive than his label mate, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar’s rhyming comprehension is second to none. His cunning “No More Parties in LA” feature showcases his dexterity, density and ingenuity that have afforded him his current consensus number one rapping spot. This verse should be enshrined as the proverbial rhyme writing structure. Kendrick masterfully balances pleasing sonics with compact bars to expose LA’s shallow nature, usually materializing in people exploiting one another to further their own agenda. Unlike Kanye, Kendrick’s Compton origin adds a layer of realism to his message, validating his conviction. After witnessing LA’s superficiality, both Kendrick and Kanye are left jaded, begging for no more parties in LA.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
6. “Night Job” by Bas featuring J. Cole
Favorite lines: “For my nigga with the pass to get the flip in / Boy that trap is a accurate description / I’m on my night job, finally got Bassy off the corner / ‘010 niggas thought he was a goner / He ducked shots, now it's ‘Bas we got a phoner’”
Thoughts: Similar to Kendrick and Ab-Soul, J. Cole’s lyricism, wordplay and flow are on a different level than most. Receiving the second and fourth verses of his label mate’s, Bas’, “Night Job,” Cole uses his first 16 to discuss the suffocating effect of hustling; how the trap severely impedes individuals’ potential. It almost consumed his friend Bas—Cole had other plans for him. He redirects his mind more inward on his second verse, detailing his unmistakable ability to body anyone on a track (a little ironic here, no?), and how he’s consistently gunned for by competing MCs. The only problem is, J. Cole doesn’t view other rappers as competition—his only adversary is his own mind. Cole’s self-assurance directly correlates with his increasing popularity, as he’s grown into a confident—borderline cocky—rapper. And why shouldn’t he be? He’s clearly one of the game’s best and brightest.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
5. “the ends by Travis Scott” featuring André 3000
Favorite lines: “I came up in the town, they were murderin' kids / And dumped them in the creek up from where I live / Bodies, bodies, bodies sprinkled around / We runnin' through the sprinkler lookin' around”
Thoughts: I’m ecstatic that André has released several 2016 features. Going from radio silence to relevancy has been a necessary aid to soften this year’s influx of horrendous news. However, on Travis Scott’s “the ends,” 3 stacks takes us swimming in disturbing waters by recounting the horrid story of the 1979-1981 Atlanta child murders that took place near his childhood home. The case's subject, Wayne Williams, posed as a record executive to lure children away and after brutally murdering his victims, he dumped their corpses off a bridge. Although the content is chilling, André masterfully tells the story and reminds us all why he is a top-10 all-time rapper. His flow and style are arguably the game’s most unique.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
4. “Jermaine’s Interlude” by DJ Khaled featuring J. Cole
Favorite lines: “But don't mind me, I'm just high again / Smokin’ weed to get by again / No, actually I'm lyin’ / Cause smokin' it got me smilin’”
Thoughts: Very few people have the ability to request and receive a J. Cole verse. DJ Khaled is one of them. The Snapchat king’s stature, coupled with his relationship with Cole, won him the highly touted Jermaine feature for his track “Jermaine’s Interlude” off Major Key. This verse is vintage Cole: deep passion, intricate rhyming and sage wisdom. Mirroring Chance’s “No Problems” message, J begs artists to heed his advice of not compromising one’s integrity by signing with a label. His message is anchored by evading regret; saying that the knowledge of walking one’s own path is more rewarding than whoring out to a label—even if things don’t go to plan. While this is sound advice, my favorite part of the track occurs when Cole states he starting smoking weed again—and yes, it has him smiling. This light pocket is quickly darkened, however, by J ending his part by questioning retirement. Hopefully that doesn’t happen anytime soon, because the game needs guys like Cole now more than ever.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
3. “Solo (Reprise)” by Frank Ocean featuring André 3000
Favorite lines: “After 20 years in, I'm so naïve / I was under the impression / That everyone wrote they own verses / It’s comin' back different and, yeah, that shit hurts me”
Thoughts: Like I said earlier, I’m ecstatic that André has blessed us with multiple 2016 features. Solo (reprise) is a special track: it symbolizes the reemergence of two stars, 3stacks and Frank Ocean. The two extinguished their silence on Blonde, but it’s André who stole the show on Solo (Reprise). Using clever wordplay, André discusses his desensitization to society’s shortcomings and how it’s rendered him jaded. Repeated issues have made André insensitive, and forced him to filter life through a cold, hardened lens. This desensitization develops into frustration from his seasoned music perspective with charlatan rappers who don’t pen their own lyrics (*cough, Drake, cough*). Not everyone keeps it as real as stacks, but we’re thankful that he does, and we’re thankful that he delivered one of the year’s coldest features.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
2. “Wat’s Wrong?” by Isaiah Rashad featuring Kendrick Lamar
Favorite lines: “Depending on the way I feel, I might kill everybody around me / Might heal everybody around me, how the wind blow / Open your window, at the debris and never let me in / I kick back with kick though”
Thoughts: Wait, Kendrick dropped a top-two feature this year? I’m shocked. It can be argued that any of the aforementioned Kendrick verses could vie for this spot, but his 16 on “Wat’s Wrong” off Zay’s The Sun’sTirade gripped me so tightly. This song came on the other day on my drive home. Dissatisfied with my lyrical cognition, I rewound it three times to better understand K-Dot’s verbal tirade; each successive play grew my smile bigger and bigger, forcing me to exclaim, “Woooo, God damn, Kendrick!” Given his deep musical catalogue, it’s difficult to say if this is one of his best technical verses, but after three consecutive listens, I was convinced. Kendrick issues a cannonade of homonyms, double entendres and alliteration, as he effortlessly rides the serene production to assert his lyrical dominance. Through varying his flow, threatening to smoke weed in the Trump Tower, and densely packing his rhymes, Kendrick’s rap superiority is resoundingly evident. It’s been another dominant year for Kendrick.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt
1. “Ultralight Beam” by Kanye West featuring Chance The Rapper
Favorite lines: “You can feel the lyrics, the spirit coming in braille / Tubman of the underground, come and follow the trail / I made Sunday Candy, I'm never going to hell / I met Kanye West, I'm never going to fail”
Thoughts: Ah, we made it—the best feature verse of the year. I doubt this comes as a surprise to anyone, as it can be argued that Chance’s verse on Kanye’s “Ultralight Beam” off The Life of Pablo is one of the year’s best. This feature, and song, are great for obvious reasons: it’s the welcoming track off Ye’s first album in three years; it has soulful production; the lyrics are on point. But what merits this verse the number one nod extends past the content itself and into the symbolism. Kanye claims Chance as his protege—an honor Chance gladly and proudly boasts. With Kanye’s murky future and Chance’s crystal clear one, “Ultralight Beam,” to me, represents Kanye passing Chance the musical torch, saying, “It’s your time.” Whether or not Ye would admit it, I think it’s unanimously understood that Chance kicked Pablo’s best verse. Chano’s quiet arrival on the track paints a tranquil setting, that evolves into a palpable passion. He jump ropes between the opposing emotions throughout the song, allowing the juxtaposition to illuminate his musical command. Whenever his part comes on, it’s difficult to not feel uplifted, and it’s damn near impossible to not attempt reciting every single bar. We can breathe easy knowing that Chance is sitting behind Hip Hop’s steering wheel.
Show stealer?: Without a doubt