“His first album since 2019’s poorly received The Big Day delivers big-tent Black politics with an earned sense of optimism”
“Star Line, while far from perfect, is a pretty huge bounce-back from The Big Day.”
“In hindsight, Chance the Rapper's ascent to superstardom post-Acid Rap was one of the last instances of a blog-era darling catapulting themselves to music's A-list. After solidifying his spot with 2016's Coloring Book, the first streaming-exclusive album to win a Grammy, he was inescapable, landing roles in Disney movies, hosting the first season of Netflix's Rhythm & Flow, and becoming one of the”
“In the six years since his last album, the Chicago rapper has gone through the wringer. Star Line captures a new era of transformation and personal growth, but it too often feels self-conscious and shallow.”
