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[Review] Childish Gambino "Awaken, My Love!"

Awaken, My Love! is proof that Donald Glover can do absolutely anything in entertainment, and truthfully you'd be the odd man out if you didn't like it. He can rap, stand up comedy, sing, act, write TV shows...seriously anything, and it's all above average. Awaken, My Love! is no different. This album is throwback soul and it's probably going to lose a lot of his younger fans. But who cares man, it's dope!

This album reminds me of the documentaries I've seen about the '60's movements and the free love, and the sounds of that era. I listen to this and visualize women burning bra's, the Panthers marching [or "rioting"] and soul singers overdosing on heroine ["Boogieman" and "Zombies"]. It's soul power for the new millennium and it's a great message in song on this album ["Have Some Love" and "Stand Tall"]. Your uncle is going to want to burn his reefer slow to this, and your parents are going to get up and slow-dance after hollering, "HEEEEYYYYYYY! This real music right here!"

You might be able to leave it in when "Terrified" comes on. Just a thought.

Awaken, My Love! is the love child of Prince, Hendrix, Pharrell, Sly, The Family Stone and Lenny Kravitz. I couldn't really pick a "must-listen-to song" for this project. You really just have to let it play, and if you got an ounce of soul in you; You're going to like it. In a time where a lot of R&B sounds like melodic rap on a trap beat and the running theme is "f**k these h*es, if I can't f**k these h*es", Childish Gambino gave us a timeless album that is going to resonate with you on a day when you're in a "I don't want to hear that bulls**t" mood.

Not many artists can capture a sound from an era they weren't born in yet, make it sound current. But, somehow Childish Gambino managed to do that phenomenally with this album. This is a far cry from Camp, Because The Internet and STN MTN/Kauai, but the instrumentation, production and vocals front to back on this album are amazing!

With all the respect in the world, this album is dope and many will give this critical acclaim. Many people will probably tell you that you need to listen to this album. I wholeheartedly agree, but I'd still much rather hear 'Bino rap. Here's to hoping a great project with BARS is on the way in 2017.

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Just wanted to share that because it's one of the greatest covers ever in life. Donald Glover can really do anything, dog. It's unfair. It's just unfair.

by @ImCamQuotes

[Video] Childish Gambino: "I'd Die Without You" Live on BBC 1Xtra

Since dropping his latest album, Because The Internet, Childish Gambino has been everywhere, on seemingly every late night and morning talk show as he helps push the project. The other day, he stopped by BBC 1Xtra to do a live rendition of P.M. Dawn's song, "I'd Die Without You", giving it his own flair in the process, showing off his non-rap vocals for a change of pace. Check out the full video of the performance, streaming below.

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by Jake Krzeczowski

Childish Gambino: "Melrose" (Prod. Stefan Ponce)

The other night, Donald Glover caused a stir on Twitter by tweeting an ominous instrumental track at Jhene Aiko. As if the pair needed anymore rumors (Glover has denied they are romantically involved), the internet ran wild with rumors of what the track could be and why he sent it Aiko's way. On the song, Childish adds high-pitched, airy vocals to a similarly formed beat, before dropping into a funk line. The roadwork was crafted by Chicago's own Stefan Ponce, who has spent much of the last year in Los Angeles with Gambino working on new music. Where's the final landing place for the track? We may not find out for a minute, but so far they've got some hot stuff to work with.

by Jake Krzeczowski

[Video] Childish Gambino: "Pound Cake Freestyle"

Merely hours before releasing his newest single "Worldstar", Childish Gambino's "Pound Cake" freestyle surfaced on the internet through the popular Sway In The Morning show. The multi-talented artist had stopped by the Shade 45 offices earlier this week and held it down while rapping over Drake's collaborative track with Jay-Z. CG gave a very personal and thoughtful verse on money, fame and depression while providing his unique flow on the popular instrumental. Check it out below.

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by PedroGnlz

Childish Gambino: "Worldstar"

Childish Gambino is warming up for his latest release, Because The Internet, due out on December 10. Earlier this week he released "3005" and today dropped "Worldstar," itself an obvious play at the notorious hip-hop website and rife with the sort of shouting and catcalls that can be expected from a visit to the site. Check out Mr. Glover's latest here below and also peep the interview he did recently on The Breakfast Club where he addresses rumors he's suicidal, Drake and Kanye.

by Jake Krzeczowski

[Video] Childish Gambino: "Because The Internet"

Childish Gambino proceeds to release new material in enigmatic fashion as he premiered a new video entitled "Because The Internet" on his Tumblr without any information except "available this winter break," which most likely means we'll be getting his new LP very soon. The video itself finds CG underneath water drowning while a previously unheard of record plays in the background. The multi-talented artist has kept his fans on their toes ever since he dropped the mysterious "Centipede" and followed it up with the short film Clapping for the Wrong Reasons. As we head into winter, expect even more craziness and top-notch material from Childish.

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by PedroGnlz