Childish Gambino has debuted new music and revealed plans for not one, but two new albums.
The artist, also known as Donald Glover, announced on Sunday (April 14) that he will be doing a surprise GILGA Radio livestream as part of the release of his new album.
“Gilga Radio tonight at 11pm PT,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) earlier in the day. “Live streaming on Instagram @donaldglover.”
When a fan asked if he would record new music, Gambino replied, “Of course.” It's a dummy for rollout. ”
Gilga Radio Tonight @ 11pm PST
Live streaming on Instagram @ @Donald Glover
— Donald (@donaldglover) April 14, 2024
of course. This is a dummy for rollout.
— Donald (@donaldglover) April 14, 2024
Childish Gambino confirmed recent speculation during a stream that he would re-release his mixed and mastered 2020 album 3.15.20 under the title Atavista.
He didn't say when it would be released, but the music video for “Little Foot, Big Foot” (originally titled “35.31”) directed by Atlanta collaborator Hiro Murai He revealed that it is scheduled to be released within the next few weeks. .
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After Atavista, Glover plans to release his last album under his rap name, Bando Stone & the New World. The project will also serve as the soundtrack for a film of the same name that he is working on.
According to a thread on Reddit, the “3005” rapper will perform several new songs, including a song called “Human Sacrifice,” as well as an updated version of “35.31,” also known as “Littlefoot, Bigfoot.” He reportedly gave fans a preview of what's to come. ” featuring Young Nudie.
“My fans are amazing, so patient, so hungry, and this album is for you,” he reportedly said during the broadcast.
Hmm, and we got a funkier version of human sacrifice pic.twitter.com/sVVPloQNxi
— Amy Hatake (@starwarstrash) April 15, 2024
Young Nudy is featured on Childish Gambino's new album 'Atavista' 👀 pic.twitter.com/TR3UT8iiT4
– was locked up! | Hip hop/rap news (@STRAPPEDUS) April 15, 2024
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Childish Gambino teased new music late last year and admitted he has no intention of being vague about his rap career.
In an interview with Complex, when asked if new material would be dropping soon, he replied, “I feel like it's going to be revealed sooner or later.” He said: “I think people should just tune in.
“But I'm trying harder not to be inscrutable. Tyler [The Creator] is always like, “You're so incomprehensible.'' But I think that's not true. I guess I just like suspense. I think that makes things better. But that's just me. ”
And in December, he announced that “another album” would be released “soon.”