Friday, February 25, 2011

DONGLOVER!

You've seen him on College Humor.  You've seen him in Derrick Comedy.  You've seen him as the slow, but ever lovable, character Troy on Community.  You may even know that he is a writer for 30 Rock.  But if you are yet to hear Donald Glover spit some rhymes, you are definitely missing out.
I myself am just discovering the full scope of Glover's talent.  While Troy has been my favorite Community character from day one (my friend Matt and I even greet each other using the Troy and Abed handshake!), I was unaware of his second career as a DJ and rapper.
I am not usually a big fan of rap/hip-hop, but this man's stuff is good.  After downloading his latest two mix tapes, I Am Just a Rapper and I Am Just a Rapper 2, I learned that he largely samples indie music, including Sleigh Bells, AnCo, and has even remixed a number of songs from Sufjan Stevens' "Illinios", cleverly titled "Illin-Noise".  Not to mention he dresses straight out of an American Apparel ad, rocks thick hipster frames, and has an amazing body (see: Community's Bottle Episode).  AND he likes James Blake's "Limit to Your Love" and Yung Humma's "Smang It".  I am officially in love.  
Now here comes the best tidbit of news, at least for me.  Prepare to be insanely jealous, because donald glover is coming to William & Mary on march 26! Yes, William & Mary, the very nerdy, very twampy school I attend.  Yes, I will be there. Yes, it will potentially be the best day of my life.  


Hipster glasses?  Yes, please!



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