Chance the Rapper has now taken to Twitter to share what deal he had made with Apple Music regarding his album “Coloring Book.” He believes that artist today have a lot more to gain from “streaming wars” as long as they’re able to maintain control of their product which is actually a fact. Apparently there has been a few rumors going around about Chance’s relationship with Apple that he has never felt the need to address until today.
According to Chance, In exchange for a two-week Coloring Book exclusive, Apple gave him $500,000 and a commercial. He says, “I needed the money and they’re all good people over there.” Pretty decent deal if you ask me. The album came out in May of 2016 through Apple Music. It then was added to Soundcloud for free.99. This year at the Grammy’s, Chance made the culture proud as he took home the Best Rap Album award. Let’s not forget this guy doesnt even belong to a label. GOALS!
I never felt the need to correct folks on my relationship with @apple but now that more people have tried to discredit my independence..
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
I wanna clear things up. @apple gave me half a mil and a commercial to post Coloring Book exclusively on applemusic for 2 weeks https://t.co/dMWwptrHHH
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
That was the extent of my deal, after 2 weeks it was on SoundCloud for free. I needed the money and they're all good people over there https://t.co/5kIhv0YaKS
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
I feel like if I didnt clear it up people would keep trying to discredit all the work we did to make Coloring Book what it became https://t.co/05v81I38ur
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
I think artist can gain a lot from the streaming wars as long as they remain in control of their own product. https://t.co/6agVO3uIdf
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
I just wanna remain transparent. Folks out there without a deal need to know they're doing everything right just keep at it. https://t.co/5udstMPX62
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
If you come across oprtunities to work with good people, pick up cash and keep your integrity I say Do It https://t.co/yF0gBPkLhY
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) March 17, 2017
Source: Complex
