Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Childish Gambino is one of the rare artists who can keep evolving while staying true to what made fans fall in love with him. His latest (and possibly final) project, Bando Stone and the New World, is a stark contrast compared to his previous albums Because the Internet and Camp. It seemed to be missing the clever rhymes, hard-hitting bars, and that R&B vibe I've come to know and love. It felt like a surprising departure and a strange way to end things.
But after a few listens and some good discussions, I began to appreciate its fresh, mature creativity that feels like an evolution of his past work. So, for those on the fence, this is my dive into five must-listen tracks that prove Gambino still has it, with music that’s new, exciting, and true to his unique style.
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0:00 Introduction
2:19 In The Night
4:34 Yoshinoya
7:34 Survive
10:55 Cruisin’
14:13 Got to Be
17:39 Conclusion
What is Bando Stone & the New World?
Bando Stone and the New World is the fifth studio album by American rapper Childish Gambino. Released on July 19, 2024, through RCA Records, it is also the soundtrack album to his upcoming film of the same name. The album was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its eclectic production, mature songwriting, and Glover's vocal performance, but were mixed on its lack of cohesiveness.
In 2017, Donald Glover revealed he planned to retire the stage name Childish Gambino after his next project, telling the Governors Ball Music Festival attendees, "I'll see you for the last Gambino album." In 2018, Glover won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his 2016 single "Redbone." At the Q&A following the ceremony, Glover reiterated his intention to retire the Gambino moniker and release a final project, saying "I think endings are good because they force things to get better." Glover told attendees of the *This is America Tour* that the tour would be Childish Gambino's final tour. In 2020, Glover unceremoniously released the studio album *3.15.20* in an unfinished state amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of his father. It was unknown at the time if the release would be Glover's final Childish Gambino project.
In 2023, Glover confirmed that Childish Gambino had not been retired yet, revealing that he was in the process of making new music. During a livestream in May 2024 from Glover's production company Gilga, Glover announced that he would be releasing two albums in the same year. The first would be a finished version of *3.15.20*, now titled *Atavista*; the second would be an all-new album titled *Bando Stone and The New World*, the soundtrack to a tentpole film from Gilga of the same name. Glover confirmed the latter release would act as the final album under the moniker of Childish Gambino.
*Atavista* officially released on May 13, 2024, with Glover confirming the release for the all-new Childish Gambino in the summer of the same year. A world tour, called "The New World Tour," was announced by Glover the same week.
The project features Glover taking on the role of Bando Stone, a singer stumbling into a post-apocalyptic world before teaming up with a woman and her son to fight prehistoric creatures and try to escape from an unexplained phenomenon that seems to delete "chunks" of the world. Glover began work on both the album and the film after completing the final season of his television series *Atlanta* in 2022. The concept of the film stemmed from Glover trying to find a purpose for his work, with the film revolving around a musician trying to survive a global calamity.
Glover called the album a "big goodbye album" and stated he wanted to force the audience to participate and to use their imagination. He said he focused on making anthemic songs, allowing for a sense of togetherness when played in large rooms. He also focused on not shying away from wholesomeness and joy on the record, saying "No one on their deathbed is going to look back and say, 'Thank God I avoided being cringe.'"
And if you’re still reading this – hello.
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Childish Gambino is one of the rare artists who can keep evolving while staying true to what made fans fall in love with him. His latest (and possibly final) project, Bando Stone and the New World, is a stark contrast compared to his previous albums Because the Internet and Camp. It seemed to be missing the clever rhymes, hard-hitting bars, and that R&B vibe I've come to know and love. It felt like a surprising departure and a strange way to end things.
But after a few listens and some good discussions, I began to appreciate its fresh, mature creativity that feels like an evolution of his past work. So, for those on the fence, this is my dive into five must-listen tracks that prove Gambino still has it, with music that’s new, exciting, and true to his unique style.
Thank you to my incredible Patreons for continuing to support this channel. You guys are amazing.
These include the lovely people “Matthew McKinley", "Adam McCarter", "FloNess" and "ThatEvilCanadian” at the time this was made.
If you’d also like the option of becoming a Patreon, head to:
patreon.com/motioninart
For more of my reviews, analyses, and other articles:
motioninartmedia.com
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twitter.com/motion_in_art
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reddit.com/user/motioninart
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odysee.com/@motioninart:3
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0:00 Introduction
2:19 In The Night
4:34 Yoshinoya
7:34 Survive
10:55 Cruisin’
14:13 Got to Be
17:39 Conclusion
What is Bando Stone & the New World?
Bando Stone and the New World is the fifth studio album by American rapper Childish Gambino. Released on July 19, 2024, through RCA Records, it is also the soundtrack album to his upcoming film of the same name. The album was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its eclectic production, mature songwriting, and Glover's vocal performance, but were mixed on its lack of cohesiveness.
In 2017, Donald Glover revealed he planned to retire the stage name Childish Gambino after his next project, telling the Governors Ball Music Festival attendees, "I'll see you for the last Gambino album." In 2018, Glover won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his 2016 single "Redbone." At the Q&A following the ceremony, Glover reiterated his intention to retire the Gambino moniker and release a final project, saying "I think endings are good because they force things to get better." Glover told attendees of the *This is America Tour* that the tour would be Childish Gambino's final tour. In 2020, Glover unceremoniously released the studio album *3.15.20* in an unfinished state amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of his father. It was unknown at the time if the release would be Glover's final Childish Gambino project.
In 2023, Glover confirmed that Childish Gambino had not been retired yet, revealing that he was in the process of making new music. During a livestream in May 2024 from Glover's production company Gilga, Glover announced that he would be releasing two albums in the same year. The first would be a finished version of *3.15.20*, now titled *Atavista*; the second would be an all-new album titled *Bando Stone and The New World*, the soundtrack to a tentpole film from Gilga of the same name. Glover confirmed the latter release would act as the final album under the moniker of Childish Gambino.
*Atavista* officially released on May 13, 2024, with Glover confirming the release for the all-new Childish Gambino in the summer of the same year. A world tour, called "The New World Tour," was announced by Glover the same week.
The project features Glover taking on the role of Bando Stone, a singer stumbling into a post-apocalyptic world before teaming up with a woman and her son to fight prehistoric creatures and try to escape from an unexplained phenomenon that seems to delete "chunks" of the world. Glover began work on both the album and the film after completing the final season of his television series *Atlanta* in 2022. The concept of the film stemmed from Glover trying to find a purpose for his work, with the film revolving around a musician trying to survive a global calamity.
Glover called the album a "big goodbye album" and stated he wanted to force the audience to participate and to use their imagination. He said he focused on making anthemic songs, allowing for a sense of togetherness when played in large rooms. He also focused on not shying away from wholesomeness and joy on the record, saying "No one on their deathbed is going to look back and say, 'Thank God I avoided being cringe.'"
And if you’re still reading this – hello.
This video is made through Fair Use under copyright law for the purposes of education in criticism or review; as well as parody or satire. copyright.gov/title17/92c https://www.copyright.org.au/ACC_Prod
