Childish Gambino Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/childish-gambino/ The Blueprint of Trending News Culture Tue, 29 May 2018 10:54:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/wespeakmedia2.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-we-speak-media-1-scaled-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Childish Gambino Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/childish-gambino/ 32 32 134433874 Cardi B Just Realized Childish Gambino & Donald Glover Are the Same Person https://wespeakmedia2.com/cardi-b-just-realized-childish-gambino-donald-glover-person/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/cardi-b-just-realized-childish-gambino-donald-glover-person/#respond Tue, 29 May 2018 10:54:17 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=5504 The confusion over whether rapper Childish Gambino and actor/comedian Donald Glover are two different people continues, this time baffling Cardi B. Last week, in a now-deleted tweet, the Invasion of Privacy rapper seemingly made an astute observation before quickly realizing she was incorrect. “It’s amazing how Donald Glover and Childish Gambino look soo much alike. I think they secretly the […]

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The confusion over whether rapper Childish Gambino and actor/comedian Donald Glover are two different people continues, this time baffling Cardi B.

Last week, in a now-deleted tweet, the Invasion of Privacy rapper seemingly made an astute observation before quickly realizing she was incorrect.

“It’s amazing how Donald Glover and Childish Gambino look soo much alike. I think they secretly the same person!!! Soo dope!!’” Cardi wrote Thursday (May 24).

A few minutes later, she added, “Wait, I’m confuse now.”

It’s uncertain whether Cardi was making a joke or being serious. Either way, her comments about Gambino and Glover — who are the same person, for the record — inspired some of her social media followers to share their own experiences with the matter.

“The movie hasn’t started yet but there’s no way any part of Solo is going to be better than the guy LOSING HIS MIND outside the theater realizing Childish Gambino and Donald Glover are the same person,” one Twitter user wrote, referencing Glover’s role as Lando Calrissian in the latest Star Wars film, Solo.

And Cardi, just so you know, Donald Glover isn’t the son of veteran Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover.

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Donald Glover’s shocking ‘This Is America’ video tackles racism, gun violence https://wespeakmedia2.com/donald-glovers-shocking-america-video-tackles-racism-gun-violence/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/donald-glovers-shocking-america-video-tackles-racism-gun-violence/#respond Mon, 07 May 2018 15:25:27 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=5280 Donald Glover had quite the weekend. The actor, who has been riding high these days with both his series “Atlanta” and his role as young Lando Calrissian in the forthcoming “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” both hosted “Saturday Night Live” and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino. Glover as Gambino […]

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Donald Glover had quite the weekend.

The actor, who has been riding high these days with both his series “Atlanta” and his role as young Lando Calrissian in the forthcoming “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” both hosted “Saturday Night Live” and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino.

Glover as Gambino won a Grammy this year for best traditional R & B performance for his song “Redbone” and premiered two new songs on “SNL,” titled “Saturday” and “This Is America.”

But it was the video he released for the latter after his “SNL” performance that created a major buzz.

“This Is America” lit up social media after its debut.

Here’s what you need to know about the music video that has many hailing Glover/Gambino as a genius:

You will need to watch it more than once

Directed by “Atlanta” director Hiro Murai, the video is pretty surreal and packed full of messages.

It’s pretty expansive and filmed in a warehouse, which allows for lots of action.

As much as your eye will be drawn to Glover as a shirtless Gambino, pay close attention also to what is happening in the background.

It takes on gun violence in America

Murders occur, but the guns are treated more delicately than human lives in the video — a strong statement given the current debate over gun control.

The imagery also has sparked conversation about several other themes including police brutality, social media and what people are really paying attention to in the United States.

“The fact that Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ tackles police brutality, gun violence, media misdirection, and the use of African-Americans as a brand shield, all while dancing in Jim Crow-style caricature, shows a transcendence or mere performance and demands attention,” one person tweeted.

 

About that dancing

Fans have been dissecting the various dance moves in the video, with many determining they represent an overall distraction from the chaos that is happening in the background.

There’s a cameo you might miss

Yes, that was singer SZA sitting on a car toward the end of the video.

On Sunday, the singer Instagrammed some photos of herself on set.

Her guest appearance could be a clue for the pair working together.

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Paul Mccartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott and Odesza to Headline Austin City Limits Music Festival 2018 https://wespeakmedia2.com/paul-mccartney-metallica-childish-gambino-arctic-monkeys-travis-scott-odesza-headline-austin-city-limits-music-festival-2018/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/paul-mccartney-metallica-childish-gambino-arctic-monkeys-travis-scott-odesza-headline-austin-city-limits-music-festival-2018/#respond Thu, 03 May 2018 11:10:04 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=5271 ALL-STAR LINEUP INCLUDES THE NATIONAL, KHALID, SHAWN MENDES, CAMILA CABELLO, HOZIER, DAVID BYRNE, CHVRCHES, JUSTICE, ST. VINCENT, BRANDI CARLILE, JANELLE MONÁE AND MORE TICKETS ON SALE NOW The 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will deliver one of the most exceptional lineups of this year’s festival season with headliners Paul McCartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino, Arctic […]

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ALL-STAR LINEUP INCLUDES THE NATIONAL, KHALID, SHAWN MENDES, CAMILA CABELLO, HOZIER, DAVID BYRNE, CHVRCHES, JUSTICE,
ST. VINCENT, BRANDI CARLILE, JANELLE MONÁE
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will deliver one of the most exceptional lineups of this year’s festival season with headliners Paul McCartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, TRAVIS SCOTT and ODESZA. The history-making bill includes first time ACL Fest performances and only North American festival appearances by both Paul McCartney and Metallica, a triumphant return by GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning Childish Gambino, a highly anticipated performance from Arctic Monkeys, and debut sets from Texas native TRAVIS SCOTT and electronic superstars ODESZA. The National, Khalid, Hozier, David Byrne, CHVRCHES, Deftones, Justice, ST. VINCENT, Sylvan Esso, FATHER JOHN MISTY, Brandi Carlile, ILLENIUM, Janelle Monáe and many more will take the stage throughout ACL Fest’s colossal two consecutive weekends. ACL Fest 2018 will deliver more than 125 bands across eight stages at Zilker Park, October 5-7 and October 12-14. Tickets are available now at www.aclfestival.com .

This year’s incredible lineup will showcase some of music’s most captivating artists including Shawn Mendes (Weekend Two), Camila Cabello (Weekend One), Deftones (Weekend One), BØRNS, Manchester Orchestra, Lily Allen (Weekend Two), The Breeders, Houndmouth, Sharon Van Etten (Weekend One), Marian Hill (Weekend Two), Elle King, Bishop Briggs, Bahamas, Mt. Joy, Cuco, Durand Jones & The Indications, and much more. Buzzworthy artists including BROCKHAMPTON, REZZ, GRETA VAN FLEET (Weekend One), San Holo, Gryffin, and Sofi Tukker (Weekend One) will electrify audiences, while Prince’s legendary backing band, The Revolution, bring the groove.

Honoring homegrown talent has always been a tradition of ACL Fest, and this year is no exception. Native Texans including Shakey Graves and Golden Dawn Arkestra will perform both weekends, while Khruangbin, Asleep at the Wheel, Sweet Spirit, Jackie Venson, Molly Burch, Sailor Poon and more will deliver the tunes on Weekend One. Charley Crockett, Duncan Fellows, Harry Paradise, Kydd Jones, Curtis Roush and more will perform on Weekend Two.

Austin City Limits Music Festival has been honored to call Zilker Park home for the past 17 years. In a continued commitment to enrich our community, a portion of proceeds from ACL Festival go directly towards improving Austin’s parks. Since 2006, ACL Festival, in partnership with the Austin Parks Foundation, has donated more than $30 million towards improvements to Zilker Park and parks across the city.

3-Day General Admission Tickets for both weekends are on sale now at www.aclfestival.com. 3-Day VIP and Platinum Tickets and Hotel Packages are also available. VIP ticketholders will enjoy a brand new shaded viewing deck with exceptional sightlines of the main stage, as well as the new VIP-Platinum bar located at Rock Island, the perfect place to grab a complimentary cold beer or glass of wine while roaming the festival grounds. A full list of VIP and Platinum amenities can be viewed here . Music fans ages 10 and under will be admitted free of charge accompanied by a ticketed adult. 1-Day General Admission Tickets, 1-Day VIP Tickets and 1-Day Platinum Tickets will be available later in the year.

Fans worldwide who can’t make it to Zilker Park can watch The Official 2018 Austin City Limits Music Festival Live Broadcast on Red Bull TV, which is distributed digitally for free on the web at redbull.tv , connected TVs, smartphones and tablets as well as ACLFestival.com . A full schedule of performances will be announced this summer on ACLFestival.com .

Fans can sign up for the E-List to be the first to get new information at www.aclfestival.com , download the ACL Fest Mobile App , and follow social media to stay in the loop for all festival announcements. Facebook || Instagram || Twitter .

Austin City Limits Music Festival is generously sponsored by American Express, Honda, Miller Lite, HomeAway, BMI, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Karbach Brewing Co., and Lifeway Kefir.

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Childish Gambino Signs With RCA, And He Has New Music on the Way https://wespeakmedia2.com/childish-gambino-signs-rca-new-music-way/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/childish-gambino-signs-rca-new-music-way/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:42:15 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=3668 Childish Gambino — a.k.a. actor/singer/rapper and”Atlanta” star Donald Glover — and his agency/label Wolf + Rothstein have partnered with RCA Records for a new recording and label deal. New music from Gambino, who is nominated in multiple categories at the upcoming Grammy Awards, is expected via Wolf + Rothstein/RCA Records. “Donald is undoubtedly one of the most talented, multi-faceted, young […]

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Childish Gambino — a.k.a. actor/singer/rapper and”Atlanta” star Donald Glover — and his agency/label Wolf + Rothstein have partnered with RCA Records for a new recording and label deal. New music from Gambino, who is nominated in multiple categories at the upcoming Grammy Awards, is expected via Wolf + Rothstein/RCA Records.

“Donald is undoubtedly one of the most talented, multi-faceted, young entertainers of this era,” said RCA Chairman/CEO Peter Edge of the signing. “We are excited to join forces with him and Wolf + Rothstein to usher in the next phase of Childish Gambino’s musical career.”

Added Glover: “It was a necessary change of pace.

Based in Temple Studios in Los Angeles, Wolf + Rothstein is the creative agency comprised of Glover, Wolf Taylor, and Fam Rothstein, all whom worked with the band that helped create the “Awaken My Love!” album, which, along with the single “Redbone,” are nominated for five Grammy Awards: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Urban Contemporary Album.

“Awaken My Love!” and Gambino’s two prior albums were released through GlassNote Records; execs from the company spoke with Variety last year about the campaign to make “Redbone” a hit single. The song finished out 2017 at No. 20 on BuzzAngle Music’s most consumed songs chart.

Childish Gambino is set to perform at the 60th Grammy Awards on January 28.

As a label, Wolf + Rothstein also released two projects in 2016: Kari Faux’s “Lost en Los Angeles,” which had several songs featured in Issa Rae’s hit HBO series “Insecure,” and Black Party’s “Mango.” The company will be partnering with Kobalt for publishing.

“Being malleable is important to us, and that’s what this partnership allows. Also, it was about that time,” Fam Rothstein said. Julian K. Petty, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP adds: “This partnership is a real commitment to artistry and the future of music. I’m happy I could play a small part in helping put it together.”

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Donald Glover Stage Name Childish Gambino and Lady Gaga Announced as 2018 Grammy Performers https://wespeakmedia2.com/donald-glover-stage-name-childish-gambino-and-lady-gaga-announced-as-2018-grammy-performers/ https://wespeakmedia2.com/donald-glover-stage-name-childish-gambino-and-lady-gaga-announced-as-2018-grammy-performers/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:37:12 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=3436 After a summer spent explaining why he would be retiring his Childish Gambino alias, then performing with said alias during a joint show with Dave Chappelle, it only makes sense that Donald Glover would sign on to perform live during the 60th Grammys show, which airs live on CBS on Jan. 28. Glover is joining a group of performers […]

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After a summer spent explaining why he would be retiring his Childish Gambino alias, then performing with said alias during a joint show with Dave Chappelle, it only makes sense that Donald Glover would sign on to perform live during the 60th Grammys show, which airs live on CBS on Jan. 28. Glover is joining a group of performers that includes Lady Gaga, Pink, and Little Big Town.

The question is, what will he be performing? The obvious choice would be “Redbone,” which went double platinum over the summer and was featured in Jordan Peele’s hit horror film Get Out. Or he could be choosing to play “Me and Your Mama,” which was the lead single from Awaken, My Love! With five Grammy nominations to his name this year, Glover could be down to do anything.

Either way, it’s going to be a highlight to a night that could be another notch in Glover’s belt.

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