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Chase B Just Dropped His Debut Mixtape and It's Worth Your Time
Chase B's debut mixtape is DJ-first, genre-less, and rooted in the same guerilla spirit that built Houston's legacy.
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Eli's Rotation
Every week, my 15-year-old son Eli picks the track that's got his generation talking. This is what's on repeat in the halls, the group chats, and the car rides home from school.
Ninesomnia
Raging Love
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Chase B's debut mixtape is DJ-first and genre-less, built from eight years of production. This is what it sounds like when the background steps to the front.
Chase B - Be Very Afraid Vol. 1 visual.
Photo by Eugene Golovesov
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