As promised, Donald Glover has released his new Childish Gambino song “Lithonia,” the first single from his upcoming album Bando Stone & the New World. The album, set to be released on July 19 via RCA, marks the final project under his Childish Gambino imprint.
In addition to the new single, Glover has shared exciting news about the Bando Stone & the New World movie. The film, starring and directed by Glover, features music from the new album and promises to be a captivating audiovisual experience. Over the weekend, Glover released a trailer for the film, generating buzz among fans.
Glover has been hinting at the end of his Childish Gambino persona since 2017. Despite these hints, he continued to release impactful music, including the hit single “This Is America,” the summertime favorite “Summertime Magic,” the 2020 album 3.15.20, and the recent re-recording Atavista.
Starting in August, Glover will embark on a tour spanning North America, Europe, and Australia, with supporting acts Willow and Amaarae joining him at various stops. Before the tour kicks off, Glover will host an exclusive interactive experience called “Childish Gambino Live From Little Island” on July 6 in New York. This event will offer fans the first opportunity to hear tracks from the new album.
With Bando Stone & the New World on the horizon, Donald Glover continues to push creative boundaries, blending music and film in innovative ways while bidding farewell to his Childish Gambino era.
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