Childish Gambino, ‘This is America’ | Track Review
Less than two years after the release of “Awaken, My Love!”, Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – returns with a socially-relevant new single, “This is America.”
Less than two years after the release of “Awaken, My Love!”, Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – returns with a socially-relevant new single, “This is America.”
On the brief single “Real Rich,” Wiz Khalifa, assisted by Gucci Mane, recycle the same old rap clichés without transcending beyond them in the least.
Among artists with songs appearing on the playlist “10 Rap Songs Associated with the Trap” are 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg, and Future.
On stellar single “About You,” Mike Shinoda copes with the loss of his Linkin Park ‘brother,’ Chester Bennington. He’s assisted by blackbear.
New York rapper Remy Ma, assisted by rising rapper/singer A Boogie wit da Hoodie, shines on her latest single, “Company.”
Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West drops arguably the worst single of his illustrious career with “Lift Yourself.” At least he has ‘bars’ on “Ye Vs the People.”
Pop rap sensation Post Malone returns with an enjoyable, if excessively lengthy sophomore album, ‘beerbongs & bentleys.’
Up-and-coming rock-infused hip-hop artist Paris shows potential and room for growth on his 19-minute debut EP, ‘ONE NIGHT IN PARIS.’
Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists.
Rising rapper 6 Dogs taps felling rising rapper Lil Skies for the collaborative single, “Off the Gas.” New ground isn’t broken, but “Off the Gas” is relatively enjoyable.
Breaking Benjamin, Flatbush Zombies, and Pantera are among the artists with songs on the “11 Songs About Burial or the Cemetery” playlist.
On “CLOSE,” Rae Sremmurd continues to ‘struggle’ to find a notable, high-quality hit. Despite a guest appearance by Travis Scott, “CLOSE” still doesn’t come ‘close.’