Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, has been trying really hard to overcome some cred issues. The rapper/actor recently dropped six new songs, featuring serious collaborators like Das Racist’s Heems, Nipsey Hussle and ScHoolboy Q. His latest offering, “Silk Pillow,” features none other than Beck.
If the name alone wasn’t surprise enough, the guest contribution doesn’t sound anything like the grown-up Beck we’ve come to know in the last 15-or-so years. He actually lays down a Mellow Gold-style, old-school rap.
Glover’s verse is still a bit of an acquired taste for me, but “Silk Pillow” is most definitely worth repeated listens just for Beck. Although he’s developed into quite an accomplished artist, it’s nice to know that Beck can still throw down a rap.
Listen to “Silk Pillows” below and check out the other five new Childish Gambino tracks after the jump.
