Childish Gambino – Awaken My Love

Used! Sleeve NM, Vinyl NM 

Awaken, My Love! is the 3rd studio album by Childish Gambino, released in 2016 and marking a dramatic departure from his earlier hip-hop sound. This album draws heavily from psychedelic soul, funk, R&B, and the Afro-futuristic sounds of Parliament-Funkadelic, creating a rich experimental atmosphere. Tracks such as “Me and Your Mama,” “Redbone,” and “Terrified” showcase Gambino’s powerful vocals and increasingly adventurous musical style. Produced primarily with longtime collaborator Ludwig Göransson, the album explores themes of love, family, identity, fear, and social tension through a personal lens. With its bold production Awaken, My Love! established Childish Gambino as an artist willing to push well beyond the boundaries of conventional hip-hop.