Since then the Georgia raised Renaissance man has been busy with his TV and film career, but 2016 sees him fill the Gambino-less hole in his fans hearts with third album, Awaken, My Love! His second album Because the Internet in 2013 saw his style merge deeper into the obtuse, the visuals and production for ‘Sweatpants’ the perfect example. On 2011’s debut album Camp he displayed a blurring of styles ranging from pop to dance.

Not only can the boy rap, but he can sing too. Branded early on as “too white” or “too gay”, Gambino wasn’t concerned with fitting the “hip-hop image” and instead used his alternative identity to elevate his profile. What began initially as a past-time quickly got out of control for Gambeezy, when in 2011 he released his debut EP with video ‘Freaks and Geeks’ displaying his tenacity, punch-line prowess, off-kilter style and energy. However, fans since his early days as one half of Troy and Abed, will catch you up on his beastly hip-hop resume. Now with being officially cast in unspecified role in Spiderman: Homecoming (Miles Morales, he’s totally Miles Morales) and as the young Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars: Han Solo movie, that mission is nearly accomplished. Childish Gambinoįrom his early days as a staff writer for 30 Rock through to his TV roles from cult-comedy Community to his writing and starring role on critical wet-dream Atlanta, Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino has been steadily cementing himself as a household name. With the album out today – and subsequently stuck on repeat in the office – and Gambino on his way to Australia to headline this year’s Falls Festival, we’re taking a look at how he and four other artists are pushing the limits of hip hop, and the industry in general.

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