New Music Video - Childish Gambino "3005"

Honestly, I was a bit worried about his new album. But this is a good sign. Because the Internet is out today.

New Music Video - Jhené Aiko ft. Childish Gambino "Bed Peace"

Still quite haven't joined the Jhené Aiko bandwagon, she seems like an indie Cassie. I don't know, let me go listen to some more of her stuff and try to hear what you guys are hearing. 

Childish Gambino's Sold Out Show At The Fillmore

Childish Gambino stopped by The Fillmore for his "The Sign Up" Tour the same night as the Watch the Throne show in Baltimore. He was pleased to announce on stage that his show was sold out despite Jay Z being in town. I had completely forgot the show was on the same day, and didn't realize the show was sold out. I should have known by the size of the line; it stretched all the way around the block. By the time the doors open, I think it was two and a half blocks long. Clearly people are finally realizing his greatness.

The audience, as he says ",was more mixed than Rashida Jones." There was a mix bag of races, ages, genders, sexuality, and fan level. A good amount of people showed up in their Gambino red hoodies, rapping verses in line. While some had only recently started listening to his music.

DJ So Super Sam got the party started, playing a mix of indie, old school, and hip hop. She proved that she is on her way, but she is not to Questlove status just yet. Overall, the crowd seemed to like her for the most part; she won over some people, but didn't impress all.

Gambino, who was last at the Black Cat in May for his I Am Donald Tour, must have realized that he is now too big for such a small venue. The Fillmore was the perfect next level; it is essentially just a bigger 930 club. He was able to have his full band, a large screen, an inappropriately positioned doll, and plenty of room to jump around. To his fans delight, throughout the show he pressed himself up to the gate given fans a chance to be up close and personal, shook hands, gave a birthday shout out, caught a perfectly executed paper airplane launch, and generally acted like the guy people paid to see.

Most of the set was from his EPs; popular tracks like "Do Ya Like," "Break," and "So Fly." But he sped through some so that he could do some of his new stuff off his soon to be released album 'Camp.' Including "Bonfire" and "All the Shine" that got the crowd jumping and screaming. But it was "Fire Fly" that got the crowd in somewhat of a concentrated silence. The track and his performance reminded me of Eminem performing "Stan." The way he spit the lyrics and the angry body language showed the intense side to Gambino which not everyone appeared to be ready for. But the feedback was positive; there were a lot of "that was sick," "dope," "tight." Standard young people speak for I liked that.

In the end the audience didn't wait a second after he stepped off the stage to start chanting for him to do an encore. If he keeps this momentum up, maybe next time he will be opening for Jay Z and Kanye.

Why Hip Hop Should Get More Childish

With amazingly witty lyrics, that can take two or more listens to really get, Childish Gambino is finally starting to get some of the recognition he deserves.

Because you can't just be talented in one field nowadays, Donald Glover, former writer for 30 Rock, better known as Troy on Community, and one third of Derrick Comedy, continues to prove in his music that he feels like he has something to prove. In a way he does.

Going from what you are known and loved for to something no one expects of you can be extremely difficult and foolish. Just ask every famous basketball player who wanted to become a rapper. And even if you do crossover, there will always be those who don't appreciate it; i.e Justin Timberlake pursuing acting.

So why would Glover risk the embarassment, heckling, and possible career suicide? Because like Gambino says in one of his songs ", he is gifted in another field, and another field, and another field." He actually is a talented rapper, with the wit of Lil' Wayne, creativity of Kanye West, honesty of Eminem, and the appeal of Drake.

Read the rest of my article here.

New Music - Childish Gambino "Bonfire"

Bonfire by Childish Gambino
It is standard Gambino, i.e better than what you hear on the radio. But, it is not the best he's put out; the track sounds a little recycled. Nevertheless, I still can't wait to go to see his show again. Check his tour dates here.

Childish Gambino Announces "Sign Up" Tour

The "Sign Up" Tour

5-Oct - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre

6-Oct - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom

7-Oct - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre

8-Oct - Orlando, FL - The Plaza ‘LIVE’

30-Oct - Asheville, NC - “Moogfest”

1-Nov - Silver Springs, MD - The Fillmore *So excited!!!!!!

2-Nov - Boston, MA - House of Blues

3-Nov - New York, NY - Terminal 5

4-Nov - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues

5-Nov - Austin, TX - “Fun Fun Fun Festival”

12-Nov - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia

Childish Gambino Announces New Album "Camp"

Untitled from Donald Glover on Vimeo.

I'm am so pumped for this, can't wait to go to another Gambino show.

Donald Glover Had a Late Night

He does a bit of a Childish Gambino, I know they are not two different people, song at the end. I love this man too much.

New Music - Childish Gambino "Break(AOTL)"

Break (AOTL) by Childish Gambino
Gambino raps over a remix of the "All of the Lights" beat. Yet another triumph for the renaissance man. "Is it racist if I say she taste like edamame?"

New Music - Childish Gambino "The Longest Text Message"

The Longest Text Message by Childish Gambino
I am going to embarrass myself at the concert, and I don't care. I just love him way too much.

New Music - Childish Gambino "Freaks and Geeks" (mcDJ)Remix

Freaks and Geeks (mcDJ Remix) by Childish Gambino
For once it is a remix done by the man himself. I have mixed feelings about it; I want to love it, but I don't think I do. I think I wanted it to lean towards a reggae beat after it started. Anywho, so tickets go on sale tomorrow for his tour! It's so bitter sweet because after I buy them I'm going to have to wait two months until the concert.

Live Music - Childish Gambino "Freaks and Geeks"

My future ex-boyfriend makes me giddy like a little school girl; he is so swag(like he would say). And Ludwig Goransson is super talented and doesn't get enough credit.

New Music Video - Childish Gambino "Freaks and Geeks"

Freaks and Geeks from Donald Glover on Vimeo.

This is his first music video. I am a super fan-girl for Childish Gambino, so I can't even compose myself. I love this video for its simplicity and how much fun it looks like he had.

Childish Gambino FINALLY Announces US Tour

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

16-Apr Ames, IA - Iowa State Center

18-Apr Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre

19-Apr Salt Lake City, UT - Vertigo at the Complex

21-Apr Seattle, WA - Neumos

22-Apr Vancouver, BC - The Rio Theatre

23-Apr Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater

26-Apr Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up

27-Apr Los Angeles, CA - The Music Box (Henry Fonda Theatre)

28-Apr San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

30-Apr Las Vegas, NV - Hard Rock Café

New Childish Gambino Remixes

Listen to and download the Cheap Thrills remix here. And the Brenton Duvall remix here.

Childish Gambino "Put It In My Video" Remix

Put It In My Video (Dr. Erik Remix) by lovaajustin

Childish Gambino's New EP Tracklist

Childish Gambino released the track list off his new EP, and you can hear "Freaks and Geeks" off the EP here.

1. Be Alone

2. Freaks and Geeks

3. My Shine

4. Lights Turned On

5. Not Going Back

Childish Gambino vs. Cece Peniston Remix - "Finally Got This Money"

Finally Got This Money by dannahan
This is a Childish Gambino endorsed remix. I don't think it sounds very different from the original, besides the "Finally" sample of course.

Rolling In The Deep Remix ft. Childish Gambino

Rolling in the Deep (Jamie xx Shuffle) ft. Childish Gambino by Childish Gambino

I love my future ex-boyfriend's verse, but I'm not quite feeling the beat used for the remix. Adele's sample on "Do Ya Like" was so perfect, that this pales in comparison.

Childish Gambino: Remixes

childishgambino: Remixes: "Childish Gambino - Do Ya Like (cajita remix) by cajita Childish Gambino - Put It In My Video (Joseph Andreoli remix) by Joseph..."

Childish Gambino - Do Ya Like (cajita remix) by cajita