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Chance The Rapper Shares ‘The Return’ In Anticipation Of His Christmas Album’s Streaming Release

Chance and Jeremih’s ‘Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: The Gift That Keeps On Giving’ finally comes to streaming this Friday. …

Chance The Rapper and Jeremih‘s Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama holiday album is finally coming to streaming services and to hype the anticipation, Chance has released a new song, “The Return.” Produced by Smoko Ono and Beat Butcha, the song features a mellow beat evoking holiday classics of old with a piano and bass combination that leaves plenty of room for Chance to get busy lyrically. “Look, it’s Mister ‘Christmas Bonus,’” he rhymes. “Mister ‘Made His Brothers Bands,’ Mister Nicholas Jonas.” There is some stupendous wordplay here, giving Chance the — ahem — chance to reset the narrative after the lukewarm reception of his last album.

Meanwhile, Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: The Gift That Keeps On Giving — as the retail version of the album is now called — will apparently feature a tracklist mashed up from both “discs” of the 2017 SoundCloud reissue, Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: Re-Wrapped. While fan-favorite tracks like “Are U Live” and “Ms. Parker” will come from disc two, “Joy,” “Snowed In,” and “Stranger At The Table” come from disc one. “The Return” and “Who’s To Say” are two new Chance The Rapper tracks which will bookend the compressed runtime.

The retail version of Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama arrives as Chance’s collab partner Jeremih recovers from a stint in the hospital with a bad case of COVID-19. It’s due out this Friday, 12/11. You can pre-save it here.

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“Make America” by Charlotte Morris explores patriotism, compassion, and change through storytelling

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In the midst of ongoing conversations about identity, values, and the future of society impacting everyday life, Charlotte Morris responds with “Make America,” a thoughtful release of Americana and folk rooted in reflection, responsibility, and hope. There is only space to think about what patriotism really is and where compassion and accountability fit into the idea of a better nation.

“Make America” is rooted in the rich tradition of American protest folk, infused with the emotional weight of classic storytelling, and still tied to the modern moment. The song talks about national ideals, collective choices, and the gap between the image we have of our country and the reality we experience.

Charlotte Morris has a real vocal presence that fits well in the Americana landscape. She delivers the song with a personal, expressive touch that allows the themes to come through honestly. “Make America,” the first song from a new two-song protest project, points to a new and powerful direction in Morris’ latest artistic chapter. The song speaks to folk music’s power to freeze a moment in time, to challenge our points of view, and to spark dialogue. Charlotte Morris handles a powerful subject and gives a heartfelt performance that makes you think deeply, yet still leaves a door open for hope.

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