Before signing with RCA, Donald Glover expressed frustration with how Glassnote promoted his albums. This time in Glover’s career caused him stress dreams, a feeling he has since left behind. Now, Glover acknowledges that he is no longer 25 and emphasizes the beauty that can be found in every moment without needing to search for it or create something new.
The latest project from Glover, titled “Bando Stone & the New World,” serves as both a film and his final album as Childish Gambino. This release delves into the existential side of an artist’s life, especially when they are creating work they are particularly proud of. Despite the well-deserved pride, there can also be uncertainty when releasing art into a world that often feels on the brink of chaos.
During a recent appearance on “Hot Ones,” Glover discussed the end of the Childish Gambino persona. He admitted that he always saw Gambino as a character and, to some extent, wanted it to come to an end. This conversation comes as fans and journalists speculate about the upcoming “Bando Stone,” with Elliott Wilson highlighting Gambino’s work in a recent “Bigger Picture” discussion.