“We droppin’ racks at Nordstrom, son – that’s racks on racks, you feel me?” And with that, comedian/actress/writer/funny lady Tina Fey hardcore raps her way into my heart forever. Listen to her guest verse on Childish Gambino’s (AKA Community ‘s Donald Glover , who’s written for 30 Rock and popped up in a few episodes) track “Real Estate,” from his new album Royalty . So where’s your rap single, Adam Carolla ?? (If one actually exists, please don’t tell me.) [via Hollywood.com ]
One of the cooler things that 106 And Park have been doing lately is The Backroom freestyles. This time they snatch up the enigmatic Childish Gambino to spit a few bars on the show… Continue
‘Fans should be able to check this out and just see my visualization of the song,’ ‘Community’ star-turned-rapper tells MTV News. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Ross McAlpine Childish Gambino Photo: MTV News Don’t call Childish Gambino ‘s upcoming “Heartbeat” clip a video; rather, it’s a reflection of how the actor-turned-rapper was feeling when he recorded it. “I do not really have a set of things in mind. I thought the best way to convey the feeling that’s in the song was to be confused ourselves,” Childish Gambino, a.k.a. “Community” star Donald Glover, told MTV News last week during a break from filming the clip in Van Nuys, California. “I guess when it’s all said and done, fans should be able to check this out and just see my visualization of the song.” “Heartbeat” — from CG’s debut album, Camp — is an electrified breakup song equipped with pulsating drums and buzzing synth chords. The rapper, who is better known (for now) for his role as Troy Barnes on “Community,” enlisted director Kyle Newacheck to shoot the visual. Newacheck directed an episode of the NBC comedy back in 2009. In the month leading up to his November release, Childish told MTV News that Camp was a “labor of love.” With the independently released LP, Gambino aimed to tell a story. “The biggest compliment I can give it is that I like it more than everything else I’ve done,” he said. “I think it’s a cohesive piece, and I wanted to tell a whole story with it. Hopefully, the whole album is like a book or a novel where [there’s] a through line.” “Heartbeat” is simply a chapter in that story, and its video will be reflective. “This is kinda like the mood of the song,” Gambino said. “I wouldn’t say it’s so much a video as much as it is just a mood.” What are you expecting from Childish’s “Heartbeat” video? Let us know in the comments below! Related Artists Childish Gambino
‘The biggest compliment I can give it is that I like it more than everything else I’ve done,’ MC tells MTV News. By Steven Roberts, with reporting by Matt Elias Childish Gambino Photo: Childish Gambino Childish Gambino ‘s most recent offering “Bonfire” serves as the first single from his first physical album, Camp. The action-packed, fast-paced, metaphor-filled song not only fits Gambino’s camp theme, but it seems like a metaphor itself, signaling his arrival as a fully formed MC. MTV News caught up with Gambino (a.k.a. “Community” star Donald Glover) in full makeup on the set of his video for “Bonfire,” and he said the album was a real labor of love. “The biggest compliment I can give it is that I like it more than everything else I’ve done,” he said. “I think it’s a cohesive piece, and I wanted to tell a whole story with it. Hopefully, the whole album is like a book or a novel where [there’s] a through line.” Gambino said his favorite albums are the ones that tell stories that transport you somewhere else. On Camp, he hopes to emulate Biggie’s storytelling prowess on the 1997 classic Life After Death. Gambino’s upcoming debut album holds a special place in his heart for two reasons. For one, it will be the first time his fans can hold a physical copy of his music — thanks to his deal with Glassnote Records. Secondly, it was the culmination of everything he’s worked on. “There were songs that we made, and I was like, ‘This can’t be on the album.’ I felt like that was a thing of growth. There [would be] other times when I was like, ‘Oh, this song is dope. We’ll just throw it on there too.’ But this one was like, ‘No. We have to stick to the theme and the idea of what I’m trying to say.’ ” What are you expecting from Childish Gambino’s debut? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Childish Gambino
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