Childish Gambino
My Strangest Musical Beef of 2010 – Arts Desk – Washington City Paper
Beefs between musicians and critics aren't new, but that’s not to say it isn’t odd when an artist responds in kind. Needless to say, I got a little flummoxed when L.A. rapper Childish Gambino—otherwise known as Donald Glover, who plays Troy on NBC’s Community and wrote for 30 Rock—called out a criticism I had made … [Read more…]
Free the Music: Childish Gambino – 'Culdesac'
Free the Music is a guide to new albums, EPs and songs that are available for free online. Today’s drop is: Childish Gambino – Culdesac. Donald Glover lives a charmed life. At 26, he’s been a YouTube sensation with Derrick Comedy, wrote for the critically-acclaimed comedy “30 Rock,” and stars in another hit NBC comedy, “Community.” Then … [Read more…]
Childish Gambino – 'I Am Just A Rapper'
Hot indie bands, one hilarious comedic-actor and a hip-hop mixtape. Great combination, right? Well, almost. Childish Gambino’s new mixtape, I Am Just A Rapper, has so much potential. Yet, the results are a little mixed. Childish Gambino, otherwise known as Donald Glover, is someone to watch out for. When it comes to rhymes, Glover’s got … [Read more…]