Blessings

In 2016, Chance the Rapper released a song titled Blessings feature on his mixtape titled "Coloring Book".  Chance the Rapper is currently known as Chicago's most influential and well known rapper. Chance frequently incorporates gospel music into his raps which is what sets him apart from other rappers and makes his type of rap different. The song Blessings is one of the songs where Chance incorporates gospel beats and lyrics within his rap. Chance is a walking testimony that when you continue to do things in life recognizing God's role, you will receive many blessings. Chance says so himself in the hook of his song when he states

When the praises go up, the blessings come down

Since the song is titled Blessings, many of Chances' blessings were noted in his lyrics. A striking line in the first verse about one of his blessings was

 I don't make songs for free, I make 'em for freedom

 Don't believe in Kings, believe in the Kingdom

 This is powerful because Chance releases music for free and he isn't signed to a record label but he is still successful and is making an impact in his city and in the world. Not too many artists can make it big without being signed to a record label. Chance wants to send a message to his younger audience that you need to believe in yourself (the kingdom) and don't put all your trust in record labels (the kings) to bring you success. Chance the Rapper has music that possess deep, meaningful lyrics which is why he will continue to maintain a legacy in the rap industry.