While it is unclear whether the collection — the authenticity of which was verified by his management, according to NME — is the long-percolating “final” Childish Gambino album that the actor-singer apparently has had in the works for several years, it does include three songs that appeared under Gambino auspices: the 2018 single “Feels Like Summer” (performed on “Saturday Night Live” and on tour), “Warlords” (also performed live) and “Algorythm” (also performed on tour, and used in a Google Pixel commercial).
Glover/Gambino was essentially everywhere during 2018-2019, with his hit series “Atlanta,” several singles riding the success of his 2016 album “Awaken My Love,” including the Grammy-winning anthem “This Is America,” a high-profile North American tour that included appearances at last year’s Coachella conference, and a short film starring Rihanna called “Guava Island,” he surprisingly dropped off of the radar after the last dates of his tour.
