Chance the Rapper recently dropped his latest single, “Together,” produced by the legendary DJ Premier.
A self-directed video for “Together” centers on lyrics of reminiscence and pride, against a backdrop of vintage personal home video and archival footage from community-led political movements through history. Nostalgic footage of Block club parties, barbecues, and Black Panther rallies contextualize the varying nature of Black communal spaces.
“‘Together’ is really a call to action for Housing Justice in Chicago and abroad,” said Chance the Rapper. “It’s one of the key themes of the Star Line project, and for this song I wanted to try to paint that point with nostalgia rather than trauma. Losing granny’s house is a fear and reality a lot of us deal with and instead of lingering on the negatives of that reality I wanted to highlight why those spaces are so important: they’re where we build memories, move family when they need somewhere to stay, raise our kids, do hospice. All of it.”
Last week, Chance performed the newly released song live on Season 25 of “The Voice” for an estimated audience of 4.7 Million viewers. The exclusive performance was a mesmerizing display of Chance’s artistry and passion for connecting with audiences through his music.
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