Childish Gambino

"Sober" (rough version)

BY Alex HudsonPublished Sep 15, 2014

Rapper-turned-actor Childish Gambino had already announced plans for a mixtape called STN MTN/Kauai, and now he's unleashed a song from the planned collection with "Sober."

The track is driven by electronic piano tinkles and soulful croons, and it's given an up-to-date twist by the buzzing synth bass and dark, dubby breakdown. The MC known as Donald Glover forgoes rapping here, with the result ending up in Frank Ocean-style R&B territory.

This is labeled the "rough" mix, so it's possible that it will be updated a bit before STN MTN/Kauai drops.

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