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Childish Gambino - Break (AOTL)
Artist: Childish Gambino
Producer: Childish Gambino
Album: IAMDONALD
Label: Glassnote Records
On his latest feature Break (AOTL) off of brand new EP IAMDONALD, Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover from NBC sitcom Community) spits a never-ending freeverse over his own energetic spin on Kanye’s All of The Lights. What the actor/rapper has to offer may startle you. Over Ye’s sample and an acoustic guitar loop, the high-voiced emcee tackles Break with J. Cole-like hunger, venturing into lyrical territory that most rappers today would never dream of going: “Can I live up to all this hype they have for me, it’s hard to tell / But these girls I’m kissin‘ chase the blues away like Gargamel.” For those of you out there scratching your head, that is a (perhaps rap’s first) Smurf reference, which is kind of like dropping a Biggie reference in a Taylor Swift song. Some question Gambino’s tendency to be “all over the place” in his rhymes, but no hip-hop head can debate his gift for words and witticisms. Yes, witticisms. If you are as dumbfounded by Glover’s originality as I am, stay tuned. We might have a pioneer on our hands.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 11, 2011
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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I am not sure about this one. Its like he been listening to Kanye for a couple months and then he decided to do a record.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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Ok well this track surprised me in so many ways, first kudos to turning this into an acoustic version. On the other hand I dig his singing more than his verses. I gotta here MORE.
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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At first I wasn't feeling Glover's rapping, but man has he grown on me over the last week or so. Everything he has leaked to the net has been outstanding. This "All of the Lights" reinterpretation is excellent. His slightly serious/slightly comedic flow is a great mix and his rhymes are both amusing and remind-worthy. More, please.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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One word: refreshing
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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It's hip nerdcore, and I can't get enough. Been a huge fan of Donald Glover for a long time, glad to the world is finally listening to him
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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I love this guy in derrick comedy and community he's funny as hell. I can dig his singing and hooks but I can't stand his rapping voice. As much as I try... Just can't. Lyrically he brings heat though. All and all hope he gets on Mad Men cause I'm not sure how far he'll go with this stuff. This wasn't the first song I've heard from him either.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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The japanese girl line won me over.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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he might have a career in singing....average lyrics
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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This is weird, yet interesting, yet playable, but not really.... Got me a lil confused on the direction of this record. Maybe I should hear other songs from him to make sure...
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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Refreshing indeed.......You should check him on out the Jimmy Fallon show 4/06. (huludotcom) He spits a verse with the roots, the kid is nice. He's just green, I expect to see some good things from him in the future.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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The singing was nice and the bars were funny.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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This song is quirky and different. His flow is unpolished and off the wall, but I think it adds a likeable quality to Gambino. It is clear that Gambino shines as a producer. The Kanye flip is interesting, refreshing, and very creative. I can see him doing big things.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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Dope.... his personality and lyrical content is like fresh air. Everyone brings the same content to the table. Love the twist.
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| Posted on Apr 07, 2011 |
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This song's aight, not one of my favorites by him. The first song you should have featured by him is "Freaks and Geeks." That track's a banger.
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2011 |
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wack
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| Posted on Apr 08, 2011 |
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ok
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2011 |
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After listening to Culdesac and Childish's EP, I can honestly say that he is completely underrated. He's hungrier than 90% of the rappers out nowadays and in my opinion should have been on XXL's freshmen list. I think most people don't take him seriously because of his role on Community, but it shouldn't matter. Give respect where it's deserved. As far as this track is concerned, it's not his best lyrically but his vocals make it a 4/5.
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2011 |
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Not bad....you can't go Ham, you a Jewish nigga...lol
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| Posted on Apr 09, 2011 |
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Hip Nerdcore hits it right on the head. His underlying meaning of his rhymes almost take a minute to hit you, then when they do, you just wanna replay it, like, "did he ACTUALLY say that?" If he's got more stuff like this coming?... #Winning
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| Posted on Apr 10, 2011 |
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Donald Glover excels when it comes to punchlines, flow, and beat. However his breath control needs a lot of work. You can hear his voice struggle through the song. Its still fire though.
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
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Nice track
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| Posted on Apr 11, 2011 |
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Love this creativity
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2011 |
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awesome
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| Posted on Apr 13, 2011 |
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My swag got extra cholesterol....i adore him and I just can't take how talented this gambino is. Talent comes in too many packages this guy is a damn multifaceted gift from comedy. Serious!
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| Posted on Apr 14, 2011 |
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So I know this is late but I've been checking Djbooth religiously for a year and only recently signed up, anyways, this song is fresh, I like it better than the original and I love this dudes humor. Keep it goin!
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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I swear Gambino TIGHT Forreal!
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2011 |
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