What makes "Awaken, My Love!" by Donald Glover notable?

'Awaken, My Love!' debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread acclaim for its unique fusion of genres. The single 'Redbone' became a cultural phenomenon, gaining traction on social media platforms and even being featured in various memes, which solidified Glover's crossover appeal beyond music. By the time 'Awaken, My Love!' was released in December 2016, Donald Glover had already made significant strides in his career as a multi-talented artist. This album followed his critically acclaimed project 'Because the Internet' (2013) and marked a deliberate shift away from hip-hop to embrace a more soulful and experimental sound, showcasing his evolution as an artist.

Who is "Awaken, My Love!" for?

"Awaken, My Love!" works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity shifts, evocative storytelling in each track and for late-night introspection.

How many songs are on "Awaken, My Love!"?

"Awaken, My Love!" has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

"Awaken, My Love!"

Donald Glover · 2016

49 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of soul, funk, and psychedelic influences wrapped in evocative storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
evocative storytelling in each track
for late-night introspection
immersive journey through emotional landscapes
soulful grooves that invite movement

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Awaken, My Love!' was released in December 2016, Donald Glover had already made significant strides in his career as a multi-talented artist. This album followed his critically acclaimed project 'Because the Internet' (2013) and marked a deliberate shift away from hip-hop to embrace a more soulful and experimental sound, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Anderson .Paak· Thundercat· Frank Ocean

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Me and Your Mama 6:19
2 Have Some Love 3:44
3 Boogieman 3:36
4 Zombies 4:41
5 Riot 2:05
6 Redbone 5:26
7 California 2:45
8 Terrified 4:15
9 Baby Boy 6:23
10 The Night Me and Your Mama Met 3:34
11 Stand Tall 6:10

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