Background information Donald McKinley Glover was born September 25, 1983 he is currently age 33 and resides in Lancaster, California, U.S.A. Donald is an actor, writer, comedian and musician. As a rapper and songwriter artist, he uses the stage name Childish Gambino. At the age of 23 with the help of Tina Fey Donald was hired as a writer for the NBC comedy series 30 Rock. Donald also went on to act in the NBC sitcom ‘Community’ where he later played a college student called Troy Barnes. He currently acting in the FX series ‘Atlanta’ which he created as well. He has been cast as Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars movie too. Musical past After many self-released albums, Donald signed to Glassnote Records in 2011. He soon released his …show more content…
This song deals with the current race relations straining the united states. Gambio compares the traditional terrifying “boogeyman” to an African American “boogie” man. “A racially-charged double entendre.”The song seems to be critical towards the police saying “With a gun in your hand, I’m the boogieman” In this album each song builds, climaxes, and just falls into the next song. “Zombies” The song “Zombies” cautions that people around you can be vultures and gold diggers. The ‘zombies’ are mindless people trying to take what you have as a creative person, mainly, your brain which can think on its own. “All I see is zombies, walking all around us/You can hear them coming (to take your mind)/You can hear them breathing, breathing down your spine/All I see is zombies, hear the screaming out/They can smell your money, and they want your soul.” “Riot.” In the song “Riot” Gambio seems to be talking to his newly born son about the hardships of being black in America. Gambio also addresses war and goes on to wonder if anyone is fighting for a good cause anymore. The unique sounds of the song are a mix of classic 1970’s funk with a new-age psychedelic bounce. …show more content…
The song is full of California vibes such as weed, girls, and beaches. “Terrified” The song “Terrified” brings the fear of falling in love to life.The song has a cool guitar vibe with original instruments and the melody of this song is simple but relatable. The song ends with a female voice humming “You can’t hide from me.” “Baby Boy” In the song “Baby boy” Childish Gambino poetically speaks about his newborn child. He expresses joy and the fears of a new father. “The Night Me and Your Mama Met” After talking to his son in “Baby Boy”, this instrumental track is a depiction of the night Donald met the mother of his newborn son. The guitar and choirs combine for a romantic and pure listening experience. “Stand Tall” “Stand Tall” is one of the few songs in which Gambino’s vocals were not electronically altered. Childish Gambino ends the album the same way he starts it: with a song that promotes love and strength. Using the advice from his parents is a reminder to stay positive =and most of all, to keep chasing your dreams. Other Artists that are similar Mac Miller Chance The Rapper Frank Ocean Kendrick