Childish Gambino

~~The Virgin~~ · 03-22-2011, 06:22 AM

I just saw his pics on the net. He looks like a nerd.

djchameleon · 03-22-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Virgin

I just saw his pics on the net. He looks like a nerd.

and?

you got something against nerds?

~~The Virgin~~ · 03-22-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

and?

you got something against nerds?

not really. it's just that, sometimes, nerds are intimidating. everytime i'm beside a nerd, i'm like the stupidest person in class.

pourmeanother · 03-22-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

"took the "g" out of your waffle now all you got is your ego" was cute.

Still too much of a punchline rapper without much distinction from the rest, but he's definitely getting better, or at least funner to listen to.

Him and thom yorke should do a music video togethor.

I just looked up some of his comedy, he's pretty funny. If he could find some way to combine all his stuff it would be crazy cool

Agree. He's gotten better and has gotten a bit deeper. Punchline rap isn't really my style, but he's got some good writing skills. Got a bit of a weeze and he reminds me a bit of Wayne lite.

djchameleon · 03-22-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pourmeanother

Agree. He's gotten better and has gotten a bit deeper. Punchline rap isn't really my style, but he's got some good writing skills. Got a bit of a weeze and he reminds me a bit of Wayne lite.

Writing comes easy to him because he IS a writer. He wrote a couple of episodes for 30 Rock i believe. He also writes for his comedy sketch team as well. I think that's why he leans a bit on the punchline rap because he's also a comedian.

I can definitely hear where he sounds like Wayne on Freaks and Geeks. On Be Alone though he sounds like one of those singer/rappers like J. Cole/Drake/Kid Cudi types.

Sparky · 03-22-2011, 09:42 PM

Thats the problem though, he's just following other's and not really adding much new. His swag could use some work too :P

djchameleon · 03-22-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

Thats the problem though, he's just following other's and not really adding much new. His swag could use some work too :P

meh I don't see it as a bad thing or problem. Not every artist that comes out is going to be bringing something brand new to the game all the time.

Sparky · 03-22-2011, 10:10 PM

Yeah problem wasn't the best word. It is the thing preventing him from blowing up though I feel like. He would be a perfect fit in young money if he looked cooler.

djchameleon · 03-22-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

Yeah problem wasn't the best word. It is the thing preventing him from blowing up though I feel like. He would be a perfect fit in young money if he looked cooler.

lol probably.

I think he also gets labeled as Nerdcore or backpack rap whatever the hell that is...

that's another thing keeping him from blowing up as well. He touches on that in about two of the songs from his EP

khfreek · 03-23-2011, 01:18 AM

The only reason he isn't blowing up IMO is cause he isn't signed.

@matious you say "punchline rapper" like it's a bad thing, I think that's a perfect way to describe him and he's the best at it. "Freaks and Geeks" alone has tons of killer lines.

03-23-2011, 01:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	The only reason he isn't blowing up IMO is cause he isn't signed. @matious you say "punchline rapper" like it's a bad thing, I think that's a perfect way to describe him and he's the best at it. "Freaks and Geeks" alone has tons of killer lines. __________________ last.fm

03-22-2011, 06:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
~~The Virgin~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 677	I just saw his pics on the net. He looks like a nerd.

03-22-2011, 09:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	Thats the problem though, he's just following other's and not really adding much new. His swag could use some work too :P

03-22-2011, 10:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	Yeah problem wasn't the best word. It is the thing preventing him from blowing up though I feel like. He would be a perfect fit in young money if he looked cooler.