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Childish Gambino - Heartbeat
Artist: Childish Gambino
Producer: Childish Gambino
Album: Camp
Label: Glassnote Records
A fresh, bracing and defiantly real release from an artist whom many had previously pegged as a comedy rapper, Childish Gambino‘s debut LP seems destined to be remembered as one of 2011’s dopest surprises. For those who still haven’t gotten the memo, new single Heartbeat offers a hint of the emotional complexity to be found in the man’s work. Half electro/house-informed dancefloor-scorcher, half crestfallen breakup jam, the record finds Glover juxtaposing stuttering synth-bass and four-on-the-floor percussion with haunting piano chords as he offers a painfully relatable account of his ambivalence toward a past love. Sleepwalking through his current relationship out of a refusal to move on (“So I’m chillin’ with my girlfriend, but she not my real girlfriend…”), he maintains an ambiguous relationship with his ex that only serves to aggravate his feelings of hurt and confusion: “Are we dating? Are we f*cking? / Are we best friends, are we something in between that? / I wish we never f*cked… but not really.” Complete with Gambino’s own vocals on the hook, this emotionally-fraught cut should strike a chord with anyone who’s ever struggled with letting go. For more, check out the artist’s Camp LP, out now in stores and online.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 19, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11876 |
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For my money "Heartbeat" is the best record on Gambino's new LP.
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1685 |
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Gambino killed this one, enough said.
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| Posted on Dec 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 86 |
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A track like this can never disappoint.
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I'm not gonna front. I don't usually listen to joints like this, but this goes HARD. The beat is sick and the lyrics and flow was great. I like the chorus a lot too. Good work! Certified DJ BLAZE Banger!
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I agree with Blaze, not my typical listen but glad I did! Thick production and tight flow deserves a re-listen!
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Gambino is a BEAST WITH BEATS!
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Best song on the album!
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I like the whole LP and Heartbreak is definitely a favorite.
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This song is crack...
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I love the whole album but this has been one of my favorites. Production is amazing with equally crazy lyrics!
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Dammm goes hard
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Not a fan of dude, but this shit is kinda fresh...word.
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i love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jesus Christ. This is just bad.
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Definition of FRESH!!!
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