I know what you're thinking, Childish Gambino again? Really Hunter? Well, yes really. This 5 track album from Gambino is all kinds of sexy. If you read my "Let Me Introduce: Childish Gambino" you'll understand that I really enjoy Childish Gambino. Here is the link to the post in question: Here! This album was released on March 8th, 2011 and has a total length of 20:13, pretty short. Short and sweet. With all this and that being said, let's get this review started.
Track One - "Be Alone"
The track starts with Gambino singing "I don't wanna be alone" with some heavy drums behind him. The song then gets real quiet and Gambino lets it all out. Gambino's flow throughout the first verse is smooth and is just great over all. CG continues to rock the mic and by the time the 3rd hook kicks in, it gets heavier, but slows once again. The song was good, but not the best on the album in my opinion.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Track Two - "Freaks and Geeks"
This one is known to be a standout on the album and you can tell why. Gambino spits out his raps with a sick beat and violin combo in the background. This song contains no hooks or bridges, so no catchy part, but that's what makes this song great. Not a whole lot to be said about this song as it just rocks and the lyrics are worth looking up. Also, this song title is a reference to the 90s show, "Freaks and Geeks." Now you know.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Track Three - "My Shine"
People say "Freaks and Geeks" and "Lights Turned On" are the best tracks on here, but "My Shine" is just awesome. The beat is hard and the hook is really catchy. Once again, the lyrics are worth checking out on the track because they are just great. The first verse is really solid with the great beat behind it, but the second verse isn't as good, it doesn't seem to flow with the rest of the track.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Track Four - "Lights Turned On"
The song starts slow and lets Gambino express himself, but the song picks up the speed with Gambino's flow. The hook is pretty damn catchy as well and the second verse keeps the fast pace with a sick synth in the background. The second hook changes, but is still very catchy. Very club dancey song and the outro is where it is all very rave type and you light stick out of the song.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Track Five - "Not Going Back"
Starting off with some soft, nice piano and Gambino letting it all out. This song, sadly, isn't up to par with the rest of the album, and isn't really memorable, except to hardcore Gambino fans. The lyrics however, are very good and just crazy, because Gambino is crazy. The outro features a lovely vocal track by Beldina Malaika and Gambino soon comes in with the back-up vocals. Nice outro.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
This album is pretty much near perfect, each song is really solid and enjoyable. Gambino is truly a lyrical genius and he puts effort into songs and it shows. You have to give it credit to Donald for all of his hard work. Stand-up comedian, television star, rapper, and he runs his own site where he promotes his stuff and other rappers/artists/comedians. Needless to say, the life of Donald is hard. Anyways, if you want to download the EP, you can find it: Here! If you do download it, enjoy, and if you don't, well. Okay. Uh...awkward. Okay review time over, catch ya next time.
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