Donald Glover isn’t wasting any more time. As one of the busiest men in Hollywood, he’s an actor, writer, producer, director, and now he’s returning to music after a four-year hiatus. Glover announced that his upcoming album will be his last under the Childish Gambino moniker that made him famous. Expectations are sky-high for this swan song. Although details about the album have been scarce, Gambino is finally kicking things into gear. He not only announced a new single but also gave a release date that’s right around the corner.
Childish Gambino teased the album with a billboard on June 24. These billboards featured the rapper’s name along with the phrase “Bando is coming,” referring to the album’s title, Bando Stone in the New World. Shortly after these billboards appeared, Gambino took things a step further by announcing the lead single. The song, titled “Lithonia” with a subtitle in parenthesis that reads: “Nobody Gives a F*ck,” will be released on July 2, exactly seven days after it was announced.
Childish Gambino’s decision to release a single on a Tuesday is unique, as most singles are typically released on Fridays, especially those from crossover stars with number-one hits. It’s clear from the promotion that Gambino has a specific vision for Bando Stone. He referenced this vision during an E! News interview in 2023. Despite starring in two different TV shows, Gambino felt compelled to create music after such a long break.
“I’m making music right now, I love it,” he told the outlet. “I’m actually working, I’m in the studio. I’ve been bringing people in, like secret people, working on little things. But I just been, you know, making it for fun right now. But soon something will happen, I promise. Something will happen.” Bando Stone in the New World is billed as a “soundtrack,” a concept Childish Gambino has explored before. His 2013 album Because the Internet was packaged with a screenplay, with scenes meant to be listened to alongside specific songs from the album. We’re eager to see how “Lithonia” fits into this new project.