Exams are finally over, it's getting close to the holidays, and I actually have an article for the month of December (better late than never). This week, I finally get to review and cover Childish Gambino's new song, Redbone! As always, a little preview from myself.
Who is Childish Gambino?
From rapper to television actor and now singer, Danny Glover, AKA Childish Gambino, has done it all. From the fast rapping back in the early 2010's, to playing Troy in the NBC hit show Community, and now a potential singing career, this man is really talented. The link to his new song, Redbone, has been provided below this paragraph:
The Review:
Alright, I am going to address the biggest concern of this article, this song is really weird, and I still think that's an understatement. The beat of this song is quite psychedelic in nature, and you can barely understand what he's saying. Yes, if you didn't know, Childish Gambino is actually the one singing in the entire song. After listening to his rapping skills during this decade, it's definitely a music departure few artists dare to take, like Taylor Swift going from Country to Pop music. I can't lie and say I am a fan of this song, and which I am not, but for some odd reason, I don't honestly hate it.
Artists go through times where they slightly update their sound, and apparently, he is at that given point in time. Do I understand this move? No, and I probably never will. It seems Childish Gambino wanted to grow up while the rest of the world didn't want them to, and this is the best way I can describe this album. I think he wants to go through a change and this is the first step. Will it be a successful change? Only time will tell.
My Conclusion:
This is a way different Childish Gambino than we have ever seen before, and I think the world has to start adjusting to it. I am not a fan of the song, but he could be reaching audiences never expected before and just that thought could be worth the risk itself. From rapper to actor, and now singer, Childish Gambino is growing up, and his sound, and possibly his image, is going with him.
I don't quite grasp the concept of what he is trying to lean towards with the new single, but maybe someone else will. Was I disappointed in this song? Sort of. Do I hate this song? Not really, but I just really don't care for it. However, I do wish the best for Mr. Danny Glover. It's hard to change your sound, and he is one of the few brave souls to try, so just for that, I will give him credit for it.
