Childish Gambino "Awaken, My Love!"
Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, released his third studio album, "Awaken, My Love!", on December 2, 2016, which was produced by Glover and his frequent collaborator, Ludwig Göransson.
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Donald Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, released his third studio album, "Awaken, My Love!", on December 2, 2016, which was produced by Glover and his frequent collaborator, Ludwig Göransson.
The album marked a significant departure from the hip-hop sound of his earlier work and instead incorporated psychedelic soul, funk, and R&B elements. The album was well-received by critics and debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200. It was supported by three singles: "Me and Your Mama", "Redbone", and "Terrified", with "Redbone" earning Donald Glover a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
The album was also nominated for Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Childish Gambino debuted the album during three concert performances held at Joshua Tree, California, three months before its official release, where he wore glow-in-the-dark paint and a colorful skirt while performing with a funk/jazz sound. The cover of the album, which features model Giannina Oteto wearing a beaded headdress, was designed by Laura Wass and photographed by Ibra Ake.
