He explained the title, saying: "Because the internet I'm here, because of the internet we're all here. Gambino told MTV that singer Beck gave him the idea for the album title. On October 8, 2013, Gambino released a teaser video for the album, which he announced as being titled Because the Internet and that it would be released in December 2013. He further revealed details at Homecoming Week at Penn State on October 7, stating that "I got a new album coming out soon, so this is the last time we're gonna play a lot of this shit." The same day, he premiered a new song titled "Yaphet Kotto". On October 4, 2013, Gambino announced on Twitter that his second studio album was completed. His role was reduced in order to work more on his music career. Consequently, he decided to reduce his work for NBC, and only appeared in five episodes of Community 's 13-episode fifth season.
CHILDISH GAMBINO BECAUSE THE INTERNET ALBUM ZIP SERIES
In July 2013, Gambino signed on to create a music-themed show for FX titled Atlanta, a series which premiered on September 6, 2016, and which he stars in, writes, and executive produces. Under his Childish Gambino name, Donald Glover was the primary songwriter, performer, and producer of the album. As of November 2016, the album has sold 992,000 album-equivalent units in the United States. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in February 2016. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. It also performed well commercially, debuting at number seven on the US Billboard 200 and number 12 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Gambino also released a short film titled Clapping for the Wrong Reasons and a 72-page screenplay to go along with the album in promotion of it.īecause the Internet received generally positive reviews from critics. The album features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Jhené Aiko, and Azealia Banks, with production primarily handled by Gambino himself, Stefan Ponce, and Ludwig Göransson, among others.īecause the Internet was supported by four singles: " 3005", " Crawl", " Sweatpants", and "Telegraph Ave.".
Recording primarily took place at a mansion owned by basketball player Chris Bosh, which Gambino rented. The recording process began in 2012 and ended in October 2013. It was released on December 10, 2013, by Glassnote Records. Earth: The Oldest Computer (The Last Night)ĩ III.Because the Internet is the second studio album by American recording artist Donald Glover, under the stage name Childish Gambino. («Oakland» By Lloyd)ġ0 Playing Around Before the Party Startsĥ II.
In creating Because The Internet, Glover set out to not just release an album but to build a world, also releasing a companion screenplay and short film, «Clapping For The Wrong Reasons.» The album features appearances from Chance The Rapper, Jhene Aiko, and Azaelia Banks.ħ III. Released in 2013, the album lends perspective to the complications born from an Internet-obsessed society. Because The Internet is the sophomore album from Childish Gambino, the stage name of Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning recording artist, actor, and producer Donald Glover.
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