Donald Glover says he plans to retire Childish Gambino persona
Donald Glover is retiring his Childish Gambino persona after releasing two more albums, the entertainer announced.
He shared the news on an Instagram Gilga Radio livestream that aired Sunday night.
A mock radio ad for the first of the new albums, titled “Bando Stone & the New World,” said it would be “available this summer.” He also debuted a new, untitled song, as well as “Human Sacrifice” and “Little Big Foot,” which leaked previously.
The album is tied to a film the multi-talented artist is making.
“I started working on this film called ‘Bando Stone & the New World’ and I always loved soundtracks,” he said.
The second new album is actually a reworked version of his last album, “3.15.20,” under the title “Atavista,” reportedly the album’s original working title.
“We put it out kind of quickly, I didn’t master or mix it,” Glover said. “I just put it out. I was going through a lot.”
Glover previously posted a track list and running time for “Atavista” on an Instagram story.
No release dates for the new albums was announced, but Glover seemed to indicate a release schedule for the two LPS.
“There’s a Childish Gambino album, there’s the final Childish Gambino album [after ‘Atavista’], a soundtrack for the fans,” he said.
The “Atlanta” and “Community” star has released four albums already under the Childish Gambino moniker. His song “This Is America,” off the album “Upbeat Summer Hits,” won song of the year, best music video, best rap/ sung performance and song of the year at the 2019 Grammy Awards. “Redbone,” off the album “Awaken My Love,” won best traditional R&B performance at the 2017 Grammys.