Chance The Rapper – Acid Rap Playlist on Soundcloud

Chicago creativity, unfiltered storytelling and colourful production collide on Acid Rap, the mixtape that helped establish Chance The Rapper as one of EDM’s most distinctive voices. Released in 2013, the project blends alternative hip-hop, soul, jazz influences and playful vocal experimentation into a sound that feels personal, unpredictable and deeply connected to Chicago. The official SoundCloud playlist brings together the project’s defining tracks, showcasing Chance’s expressive delivery and the collaborators who helped shape its identity.

The journey begins with “Good Ass Intro” (3:59), featuring BJ The Chicago Kid and Lili K., whose soulful vocals establish the mixtape’s warm, communal atmosphere. “Pusha Man” follows with Nate Fox and Lili K. (7:24), moving between laid-back storytelling and a more intense, layered arrangement. Then comes “Cocoa Butter Kisses” (5:07), featuring Vic Mensa and Twista — one of the project’s best-known songs, built around nostalgic reflections, melodic production and a memorable hook.

One of the mixtape’s defining moments is “Juice” (3:35), a playful, self-assured track that captures Chance’s charismatic approach to rap. “Lost” (3:04), featuring Noname, brings a more intimate feel through its conversational exchanges and understated groove. On “Everybody’s Something” (4:36), Saba and BJ The Chicago Kid help create a reflective, soulful atmosphere, while “Favorite Song” (3:05), featuring Childish Gambino, balances catchy melodies with the project’s offbeat personality.

The energy shifts again on “NaNa” (3:20), featuring Action Bronson, where playful lyricism meets a loose, head-nodding rhythm. “Smoke Again” (4:32), featuring Ab-Soul, takes a more laid-back approach, while “Acid Rain” (3:36) stands among the mixtape’s most introspective moments, exploring memory, mortality and personal uncertainty through vivid imagery. “Chain Smoker” (3:30) adds another layer of introspection before “Everything’s Good (Good Ass Outro)” (5:33) closes the original sequence with a sprawling, reflective finale.

The production is central to the project’s lasting appeal. Contributors including Nate Fox, Peter Cottontale, Cam O’bi, Ceej, Nosaj Thing and Jake One help create a sound that moves between soulful samples, unconventional rhythms, melodic hooks and experimental textures. Rather than sticking to one mood, Acid Rap shifts naturally from humour and youthful confidence to vulnerability and social reflection. That variety helped make the mixtape an influential release in alternative hip-hop during the 2010s.

For longtime fans, the SoundCloud playlist revisits a landmark in Chance The Rapper’s career; for new listeners, it offers an introduction to the songs, voices and creative chemistry behind Acid Rap. From the instantly recognisable “Cocoa Butter Kisses” to the introspective depth of “Acid Rain,” the project remains a vivid snapshot of an artist developing his own musical language.

Keep it soulful. Stay unconventional. Let the story speak.