In “Angels,” Chance reflects on his growth as an artist and reps his Chicago roots. Supported by the bright & brilliant production characteristic of SoX and Lido, Chance and Saba bring “Angels” alive. Saba, a fellow Chicagoan, worked with Chance on Acid Rap’s “Everybody’s Something” and on Surf’s “SmthnthtIwnt.”
The song was released for free via iTunes and Soundcloud right before its live premiere on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The “Angels” music video was released on April 7, 2016. The video’s director and Chance’s friend Austin Vesley teased it on his Instagram two weeks before it dropped. It was filmed above a Chicago subway train and at South LaSalle Street. In the video, Chance is dressed as “Flyboy”, a popular character designed by Chicago artist Hebru Brantley who has painted many murals in and around the city.