Age: 25

Last Year's Rank: 1

Chano led our list last year, and now—after releasing only a handful of loosies—has slid down a single spot. How did he do it? Well, Chance the Rapper has turned into Chance the Movie Star with Slice, Chance the Media Mogul by purchasing the Chicagoist, Chance the Philanthropist with his constant efforts to help the Chicago Public Schools, and Chance the Improv Comic during a winning turn on Wild 'N Out. And his music still bangs, as the four songs he dropped this summer aptly demonstrate. Underneath it all, though, beats the heart of a young man who loves his city, loves music and words, loves his family, and loves God. Whichever way he chooses to express those sentiments, we're on board. —Shawn Setaro