Childish Gambino
The music alias of Donald Glover, from witty internet rap to the funk of "Redbone" and the Grammy-winning "This Is America".
Who is Childish Gambino?
Childish Gambino is the music name of Donald Glover, who grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He is also known as an actor and as the creator of the TV series Atlanta.
Known for
The albums Camp (2011) and Because the Internet (2013) with "3005". "Awaken, My Love!" (2016) and its single "Redbone" showed a funk and soul side, and "This Is America" (2018) won four Grammys, including Record and Song of the Year.
Style
From fast, joke-filled raps to falsetto funk and soul. Every era sounds different, and the visuals are always part of the story.
Impact
Glover showed that one artist can work at the top of music, TV and film at the same time. "This Is America" became one of the most talked-about music videos of its decade.
Influences
- Parliament-Funkadelic
