Childish Gambino Confirms Album Release Date, Shares New Song “Lithonia”: Listen

As promised, Donald Glover has released his new Childish Gambino song “Lithonia.” It’s the first taste of Glover’s new Gambino album. Bando Stone and the New WorldCheck out “Lithonia” – co-produced by Glover, Ludwig Göransson, Max Martin and Michael Uzowuru – below.

In addition to “Lithonia,” Glover shared that Bando Stone and the New World will be released on July 19th via RCA. A press release confirms that it is “Childish Gambino’s final album under his label.”

Over the weekend, Glover shared a trailer for the Bando Stone and the New World Film. The film, directed and starring Glover, features music from the new album.

Glover has been teasing the end of his Childish Gambino moniker since 2017. Far from retiring, however, Glover, under the name Gambino, released the hit single “This Is America,” another notable song from “Summertime Magic,” the 2020 album. 3.15.20and the recent re-recording Atavista.

Starting in August, Glover will tour through 2024, with dates in North America, Europe and Australia. Willow and Amaarae will accompany him on several occasions.

Ahead of the tour, the musician will host an “exclusive interactive experience” on July 6 in New York City called “Childish Gambino Live From Little Island.” The event will be the first chance for fans to hear the musician’s new album.