Today, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper debuts the self-directed video for “Ride (Remix),” a Chicago all-star anthem featuring Do or Die and the legendary Twista from his acclaimed new album Star Line. The cinematic visual is a love letter to Chicago’s South Side, arriving as Chance brings his national “And We Back” Tour home for a massive sold-out show tonight!
Filmed in the Avalon Park neighborhood, “Ride (Remix)” captures the spirit of community that defines Chance’s artistry. We’re talking Black-owned institutions like the historic Pride Cleaners on 79th Street, standing tall since the 1968 riots, and the newly restored Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport, which Chance co-owns. The video is steeped in Chicago pride! Cameos from familiar Midwest faces like Val Warner, George Daniels, Shawnna, and Korporate bring the city’s creative lineage to life, creating a vivid, multi-generational snapshot of joy, resilience, and hometown love. It’s Chi-Town through and through.
The remix breathes new life into the Star Line standout, pairing Twista’s signature rapid-fire delivery with Chance’s soulful lyricism over a smooth sample of One Way’s 1980s gem “Don’t Stop (Ever Loving Me).” The result is a celebration of Chicago’s musical DNA, blending hip-hop, soul, and storytelling in true Chance fashion.
Released August 15, Star Line has been hailed by critics as one of the year’s most ambitious albums, with outlets like Billboard praising its “good vibes and emotional honesty.” Tracks like “No More Old Men” featuring Jamila Woods, “Letters,” and “Space & Time” showcase Chance’s evolution as a lyricist and visionary. The project has earned GRAMMY consideration in major categories including Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, and Best Music Video for “Tree” featuring Lil Wayne and Smino.
The “And We Back” Tour has already lit up cities like Houston, New Orleans, and New York, earning rave reviews for its electric performances and community-driven energy. Following his Chicago homecoming tonight, Chance continues the tour through October 20, before hosting an intimate GRAMMY Museum conversation and performance in Los Angeles on October 22.
With Star Line, Chance the Rapper doesn’t just return to form, he redefines it, crafting a project that’s as much a celebration of Chicago’s cultural heartbeat as it is of his own artistic rebirth.
