Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” finds Donald Glover embracing vintage soul, funk, and psychedelic R&B with a visionary twist, channeling the spirit of 1970s innovators while shaping a modern, cinematic sound. Fueled by towering vocals, analog textures, and deep grooves, the album pivots from his earlier hip-hop work into a bold, immersive song cycle about love, fear, and transformation. Featuring the breakout single “Redbone” and the explosive opener “Me and Your Mama,” the record pairs lush production with emotional intensity, earning critical acclaim and chart success. A touchstone of contemporary soul revivalism, this LP resonates with fans of Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly & The Family Stone, and avant-R&B, while standing as one of the most distinctive creative turns in Gambino’s catalog.

• Artist: Childish Gambino
• Format: Vinyl
• Release Type: Album
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Psychedelic
• Label: Glassnote Records
• Producer: Donald Glover, Ludwig Göransson

1. Me and Your Mama – 6:19
2. Have Some Love – 3:44
3. Boogieman – 3:36
4. Zombies – 4:41
5. Riot – 2:05
6. Redbone – 5:26
7. California – 2:45
8. Terrified – 4:15
9. Baby Boy – 6:22
10. The Night Me and Your Mama Met – 3:34
11. Stand Tall – 6:10

• Release Date: December 2, 2016
• Edition: Standard Edition
• Country: Worldwide
• Entered the UK Albums Chart at #34; features the singles “Me and Your Mama” and “Redbone.”

• Media: 12" Vinyl
• Packaging: Sleeve

Childish Gambino is the musical moniker of Donald Glover, an American actor, writer, producer, and musician known for his boundary-pushing creativity and genre-fluid approach. Emerging first in hip-hop with sharp lyricism and conceptual storytelling, he evolved across releases like “Camp” and “Because the Internet,” before pivoting into R&B, funk, and soul explorations. Collaborating frequently with producer Ludwig Göransson, Gambino’s work blends retro inspirations with modern production techniques, earning critical acclaim, major awards, and a dedicated global audience. “Awaken, My Love!” stands as a pivotal moment in his discography, showcasing his range as a vocalist, arranger, and cultural tastemaker.

• Grammy Award – Best Traditional R&B Performance (2018) for “Redbone”