{"id":19980,"date":"2025-07-03T20:40:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/chance-the-rapper-lil-wayne-and-smino-present-tree-an-ode-to-cannabis-with-relaxed-flow-and-self-directed-direction\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T20:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:49:03","slug":"chance-the-rapper-lil-wayne-and-smino-present-tree-an-ode-to-cannabis-with-relaxed-flow-and-self-directed-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/en\/chance-the-rapper-lil-wayne-and-smino-present-tree-an-ode-to-cannabis-with-relaxed-flow-and-self-directed-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne and Smino present “Tree”, an ode to cannabis with relaxed flow and self-directed direction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer already has its alternative anthem. Chance the Rapper<\/strong>, Lil Wayne<\/strong> and Smino<\/strong> have teamed up to release “Tree,”<\/em> a new single that pays homage to cannabis culture, amidst introspective bars, warm production and a music video directed by Chance himself. The track marks Chance’s official return after several previews of his upcoming project, the long-awaited Star Line Gallery<\/em> album. <\/h2>\n\n

Released on July 3, 2025, “Tree” arrives as a breath of fresh air among the new proposals of American hip-hop. The music video – shot in a marijuana nursery and specialty store – captures the relaxed and contemplative atmosphere that emanates from the track: calm, community and green awareness. <\/p>\n\n

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\ud83c\udf3f More than a marijuana issue<\/h3>\n\n

Although the theme revolves around marijuana and its place in everyday life, “Tree” is not limited to recreational use<\/strong>. Seeping into its lyrics are references to emotional stability, the search for tranquility, and even motherhood as a refuge. “My momma used to always keep a lil’ bit of ‘dro,” sings Chance, in a verse that intertwines the personal with the political. <\/p>\n\n

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\ud83d\udc51 Three styles, one vibe<\/h3>\n\n

Each artist brings his or her identity naturally:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Chance the Rapper<\/strong> delivers the most narrative and melodic verse, cementing his profile as a spiritual storyteller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lil Wayne<\/strong>, eternal lyrical chameleon, drops witty lines that smack of instant classic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Smino<\/strong>, with his soul-funk cadence, balances the track with a laid-back tone that floats between rapping and singing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    \ud83c\udfa5 Music video directed by Chance: botanical and urban aesthetics<\/h3>\n\n

    The music video is directed by Chance himself, who once again assumes total control over his art<\/strong>, reaffirming his colorful and symbolic visual style. The action takes place among plants, dispensaries and soft lights, capturing the contemplative essence of the track. <\/p>\n\n

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    \ud83d\udd04 Reunions and complicities<\/h3>\n\n

    This is not the first time that these three names have coincided:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Chance and Lil Wayne<\/strong> signed one of the anthems of 2016 with “No Problem”<\/em> and matched on DJ Khaled’s hit “I’m the One.”<\/em> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Smino<\/strong> collaborated with Chance on “Eternal”<\/em> (from The Big Day<\/em>) and also on the unreleased “BET Uncut”.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      “Tree” rekindles these complicities with a much more relaxed and atmospheric approach<\/strong>, typical of the mature path they are all going through in their careers.<\/p>\n\n

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      \u2728 What’s next?<\/h3>\n\n

      “Tree” could be the third preview of the Star Line Gallery<\/em> album, a project that Chance has been announcing for years<\/strong> and that seems to be getting closer and closer. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne<\/strong> continues the promotional cycle for his recent Tha Carter VI<\/em>, and Smino<\/strong> continues to solidify his status as one of the most unique voices in alternative R&B and neo-soul. <\/p>\n\n

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      \ud83d\udcfa Listen and watch “Tree”<\/h3>\n\n

      \ud83c\udfa7 Available now on all platforms.\ud83c\udfa5 Official video clip: <\/p>\n\n

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