By the release of his second LP, Because the Internet, he had become one of the most polarizing figures in the modern hip hop scene, adored by hipsters who could quote Community episodes line-by-line and fans who enjoyed his witty wordplay and puns, but sworn off by many purists who derided him as gimmicky, and criticized the increasingly serious direction of Internet, while grudgingly praising Glover’s superb production.Įnter STN MTN / Kauai, an experimental mixtape/EP dual release that comes a mere ten months after the release of Internet. After building a following as a writer for 30 Rock and a member of the sketch group Derrick Comedy, Glover’s burgeoning rap project, Childish Gambino, began to gain an increasingly dedicated fanbase around the release of his debut full-length, Camp. The man has been responsible - in one capacity or another - for more entertainment in the last five to ten years than many artists will release in several decades. Regardless of your opinion of actor/writer/comedian/rapper/producer/singer Donald Glover, one has to admire his versatility and productivity. Review Summary: A two-part project that feels like the work of two different artists - and not in a good way.
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