Music is always evolving and the same goes for its genres. We’ve seen From pop, to jazz to hip-hop it seems as though new artist are expanding their music horizons and childish Gambino is one of those artists.
Let’s start with the name, Childish Gambino. He got his unusual stage name from an online “Wu-Tang Clan name generator” — he says it just felt right. His real name is Donald McKinley Glover, best known for his role as Troy Barnes on the NBC comedy series Community. As a rapper, he’s already made three albums and a pair of mixtapes, all of them available online for free.
As for his rap lyrics, it seems as though nothing is off limits. Gambino freestyles, and raps whatever comes to his head but yet he delivers relatable content. He talks of the trials and tribulations of high school, the feeling of never being “hard” enough or “black” enough to satisfy his peers, the many people who have called him gay, and his fondness for Asian women.
Similar to his hit song ‘Bonfire‘ Gambino new single ‘Heartbeat’ is getting quite the buzz. Gambino channels his insecurities yet he preserves his confidence throughout the song.
Check out his new video below: