Stephen Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Jay Z Called Chance The Rapper With Some Madonna-Related Advice Hov thinks Chano can become a 'new icon.' Chance the Rapper and Madonna have forged a friendship over the last year or so — with the Queen of Pop giving Chano a scooter late last year, and then featuring him on her track “Iconic,” off of her Rebel Heart album, out this month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfNVDoX3e1g#t=147 (Madonna talk starts at 14:56) And it sounds like, of all people, Jay Z and Frank Ocean are to thank for the unlikely bond. “I met her through Frank Ocean, who’s a friend of mine,” Chance explained on Power 105′s “the Breakfast Club” radio show in New York, adding that he is “close friends” with Madge. “He brought her to a show once in L.A. Madonna knows what’s up; she comes to what she thinks is poppin’. She came through, Frank had put her on to the music…she came through a show, we met real quick, we didn’t talk for a while and then…” And then, well — and then Jay Z. “We were at some festival,” the Chicago native continued, “and I got a call from Jay Z and he was like, ‘Yo, Madonna asked me to get on this record, this iconic record about icons…and I think that it’d be better if somebody that was a new person, that I think could be a new icon got on the record.’” So, not only did Hov call Chance (he actually called his manager, he later clarified — but still), but he also either pawned off a Madonna guest spot or graciously paid one forward, and he thinks the 21-year-old can be a “new icon.” Apparently, Jigga is a fan. “Jay Z had us play the Made in America festival last year; him and his wife came and checked out our set.” His wife is Beyoncé, by the way. Chance and The Social Experiment’s upcoming release Surf is on the way…eventually. http://www.mtv.com/news/2091049/chance-the-rapper-jay-z-madonna-frank-ocean-advice/ (I don't know why the youtube link isn't embedding ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le smoking Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm a fan of both but I wasn't impressed with Chance's verse....then again Jigga's wouldn't have been much better tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Barthes Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm so glad he's on the album instead of Jay z whose voice is annoying. Chance is not the conventional rapper, he is closer to the Roots and a Tribe called quest in terms of universe. I love his new track LADY FRIEND and i'm looking forward to his new album https://soundcloud.com/chancetherapper/chance-the-rapper-the-social-experiment-lady-friend Gutted Frank Ocean is not on Rebel Heart though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlcr Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I could not give a rats ass about JayZ . Quite frankly, I do not care for his wife these days either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Chances verse is perfect and when I saw the insta pic of him and Madonna in the studio I nearly died. He's really talented and I'm glad he's on the record rather than a more famous rapper. Probably why Ms fascination with nicki Minaj annoys me. There are plenty of more talented female rappers out there but hey. Nice to know Jay Z helped Chance to get this cos he could've easily done it himself and got the accolades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo94 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Chances verse is perfect and when I saw the insta pic of him and Madonna in the studio I nearly died. He's really talented and I'm glad he's on the record rather than a more famous rapper. Probably why Ms fascination with nicki Minaj annoys me. There are plenty of more talented female rappers out there but hey. Nice to know Jay Z helped Chance to get this cos he could've easily done it himself and got the accolades. I agree his verse is perfection, when the music kicks in half way through the verse it's utterly epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. I feel it too, and also with the artists that are "lessw mainstream", they tend to respect her more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples388 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I can't Icon Two letters apart One step Away From being lost in the Dark Just shine Your light Like a beautiful star Show the world Who you are Who you are Yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmark Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I really like Chance's verse, especially since he does it in kind of a sing-song way and not really in a hardcore rap... I do not like the sound of Jay Z's voice, so I am happy Chance came on board, haha. It's a great track overall! The production is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VogueMusic Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 He's one of the best parts of that track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I feel it too, and also with the artists that are "lessw mainstream", they tend to respect her more Black people love Madonna. Fact. I swear at my granparents parties you'd hear all reggae and random Madonna songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesky Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Black people love Madonna. Fact. I swear at my granparents parties you'd hear all reggae and random Madonna songs Black people in NYC also have a lot of respect for Madonna. In Harlem, you'll hear a bunch of rap songs and then someone will throw Open Your Heart or something on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Black people in NYC also have a lot of respect for Madonna. In Harlem, you'll hear a bunch of rap songs and then someone will throw Open Your Heart or something on It's always the most random song aswell. Shoo be doo or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmex Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ditaluver Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Can anyone post the lyrics to his rap on iconic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phineaspoe Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 He's one of the best parts of that track. Agreed. I love that line, "They just turn the sun into an eye door / They just wanna see how high the sky go." I'd love to know what the hell he says in the rest of the verse, though! But it flows nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingvirtue Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I just LOVE the notes played in the song (that were added) towards the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Chance is perfection on the song! However, id love for this song to be a single, with a remix featuring Jay Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I like Chance, but Jay Z would have been more Iconic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerGirl Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I love Chance's verse on Iconic, and I'm glad that he ended up on it and not Jay. I'm sad that Frank wasn't on the album though! Love that he and M are friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frzndrwnwrld Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You all are going to hate me for this, but I made my own edit and cut Tyson and Chance out. (>_<) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. No i noticed it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Black people love Madonna. Fact. I swear at my granparents parties you'd hear all reggae and random Madonna songs Black people in NYC also have a lot of respect for Madonna. In Harlem, you'll hear a bunch of rap songs and then someone will throw Open Your Heart or something on I LOVE THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombigbee Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Would have loved a Hov verse. That would be legendary. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsInHeaven Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. i don't think you're off, i had the same impression many times. I was reading an article on Facebook about M this morning and the majority of people taking M's side were Black women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR! Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So Jay-Z refused to work with M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHigh76 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So Jay-Z refused to work with M? I don't think it's a case of him *refusing* to work with her.He just wanted to give his protege a shot. Interestingly,many years ago,Jay Z asked Madonna to appear on one of his songs,"Justify My Thug".She couldn't do it because she didn't have time (I think this was during the Re-Invention Tour era). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHigh76 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I've noticed black people are often way more respectful & cool about M than white people. there's less snark remarks or bitterness or something. it's just so simple & laid-back. i love that. maybe I'm totally off, but thats always the main vibe i got. Madonna is very well-respected by black people.Rappers practically worship her Throughout much of her career,her songs were played on the R&B stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlcr Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I promise you this was JayZ paying back for that justify my thug snub. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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