Chance The Rapper Curates List Of Music He Would Share With Aliens

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These are songs the rapper would play for extraterrestrials "to get them to understand music and humanity."

Just in case aliens have ever wondered about what music is like on Earth, Chance The Rapper has got us covered. There are hundreds of millions of people worldwide who believe in life existing outside of our planet, and some have discussed what extraterrestrial beings would think of humankind. Apparently, people have been asking Chance The Rapper to create a music list for our alien friends, and he's finally revealed his choices.

"As you asked, I compiled the list of songs I will play for the aliens to get them to understand music and humanity," Chance tweeted before sharing his list of Michael Jackson songs. He started with Jackson's 1973 "Music and Me" and moved on to "You Are Not Alone," "Dear Michael," "I'll Be There," "Heal The World," "Man in the Mirror," "Remember The Time," "Never Can Say Goodbye," "Another Part of Me," "Lady in My Life," and more.

In total, Chance The Rapper chose 22 songs by the late King of Pop and after sharing his collection, people applauded him for honoring the music legend. Others, however, believed that the aliens would appreciate a more eclectic mix, but we'll just have to wait until they touch down. Did Chance The Rapper get it right?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.