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Consisting of tracks being sung rather than rapped, its fusion of psychedelic soul, funk and R&B influences was considered a bold departure from the predominantly hip hop style of his prior work. The album was produced by Glover and his longtime collaborator, Ludwig Göransson. "Awaken, My Love!"
Dec 2, 2016 · “Awaken, My Love!” completes a transition from primarily rapping to singing, taking inspiration from 70’s funk, soul, R&B and rock. His favourite song from his previous album, “III.
Dec 7, 2016 · “Awaken, My Love!,” his third album as Childish Gambino, takes a sharp turn: from rapping to full-time singing and from contemporary production to unabashed throwback.
- Jon Pareles
Dec 6, 2016 · Childish Gambino: “Awaken, My Love!”. On Donald Glover’s latest project as Childish Gambino, he ditches rap for lovingly produced funk worship, resulting in his most enjoyable project yet.
- Matthew Strauss
“Awaken, My Love!” is his hardest left turn yet, ditching rap wholesale in favor of funk worship, and the result is his most enjoyable project to date. In paying homage to heroes, he even hits upon some of the genuine emotional connection that has often been missing from his music.
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Nov 30, 2016 · Awaken, My Love! . Artist: Childish Gambino. Genre: Hip-Hop & Rap. Label: Glassnote. It would be interesting to know what Paper Boi would make of Awaken, My Love!. Chances are there'd be a...
Dec 6, 2016 · The futurist pop and backpack rap tracks of his past had some occasional weight, but it’s less cringe-worthy to hear this blended Afrofuturism — drawing influence from Outkast to George Clinton, Flying Lotus to Prince — occasionally come on as a weak-tea version of its inspirations than it is to hear him swing for some revolutionary new ...
