‘because the internet’ is the highly anticipated second studio album by Childish Gambino. Also known for his acting (on NBC's “Community”), writing and comedic work, Childish Gambino AKA Donald Glover has admitted that ‘because the internet’ is his “most honest work to date”. ‘because the internet’ is the follow-up to Gambino's 2011 breakthrough debut album, ‘CAMP’, an album that cemented Glover's decision to pursue a serious career as a musician.
Gambino's sophomore offering is no meagre one. Packed with 19 tracks, the album features guest artists Azealia Banks, Chance The Rapper and Jhene Aiko. “because the internet” is the answer to a question; the age old question asked, “why are we here?” The internet is the universal language breaking down boundaries and connecting us all. On ‘because the internet’ Gambino grapples with modern day issues while narrating a story.
Childish Gambino emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in music, landing at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #2 on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts, ‘CAMP’ has received critical acclaim from publications such as The Source, XXL, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, NPR and more. Childish Gambino, with his unique blend of hip-hop genres and lyrical genius, has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation playing to massive crowds at festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo Big Day Out and multiple sold out tours, including sold out Big Day Out sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in 2013. The New Yorker praises, “With a vocal attack reminiscent of Pharcyde’s Bootie Brown, Glover delivers rapid-fire stream-of-consciousness one-liners, along with in-depth and intelligent assessments of the recording industry, fame, and fortune.”