Childish Gambino – Awaken, My Love [Black Vinyl LP]

Awaken, My Love! marks a dramatic shift in Childish Gambino’s sound, trading hip-hop beats for a lush, psychedelic soul and funk-inspired style. Released in 2016, the album draws heavily from the grooves of 1970s funk and R&B, with rich instrumentation and layered vocal effects creating a deeply immersive listening experience. This black vinyl pressing offers a warm, analog-friendly presentation of its bold production.

“Redbone” stands out with its falsetto-driven vocal performance and slinky bassline, becoming one of Gambino’s most recognizable tracks. “Me and Your Mama” builds from a tender ballad into a soaring, gospel-infused anthem, while “Terrified” showcases a haunting blend of funk rhythms and atmospheric textures. Each track highlights Donald Glover’s reinvention as a fearless musical experimenter.

Pressed on standard black vinyl, this edition provides clean, dynamic sound that captures the album’s thick basslines and layered arrangements. Housed in a single-sleeve jacket with the original cover art, it remains an essential listen for fans of modern funk and R&B revival.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Redbone,” “Me and Your Mama,” “Terrified”
• Pressing details: Standard black vinyl, single-sleeve jacket, original artwork
• Genre/style: Funk, psychedelic soul, R&B
• UPC: 810599021900

Bold, soulful, and genre-bending, Awaken, My Love! is one of Childish Gambino’s most ambitious works, and this vinyl pressing brings its rich textures to life.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Me And Your Mama
2. Have Some Love
3. Boogieman
4. Zombies
5. Riot
6. Redbone

Side B:

1. California
2. Terrified
3. Baby Boy
4. The Night Me And Your Mama Met
5. Stand Tall