2LP, Reissue, 180g
Glassnote (2022) US
A unique blend of hip hop with multiple genres, combined with lyrical genius, Childish Gambino has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation. 2011's Camp served as the Donald Glover project's first official full-length release. It finds the renaissance man joined by longtime studio collaborator Ludwig Göransson and delivering a debut that was slightly ahead of the curve yet completely of-its-time. Taking in standard canonical influences like Eminem ("Outside") and Kanye West alongside more contemporary artists, Glover's songs are relentlessly reflective, with verses addressing his own race and sexuality punctuated by cheeky punchlines ("I've seen it all like I'm John Mayer's penis hole") to let you know he's not taking himself too seriously.