George Clinton Gave Childish Gambino's 'Awaken, My Love!' His Blessing

Childish Gambino's new album Awaken, My Love! saw him adopting a new sound by building off of P-funk's legacy. While receiving wide praise, the album has been accused of being a glorified cover of artists like George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. But Clinton has no qualms with Gambino's new work. In an interview with Hip Hop DX, the funk pioneer said they he enjoyed what he heard from Awaken, My Love! and that he was glad Childish Gambino took on the sound.

"I just heard it one time and I like the songs," he said. "I'm aware of his music and know he's into P-Funk so I know it's going to be some good music. I haven't had a chance to get all the way into it. When I did hear it, it sounded like a cross between P-Funk and Prince influence. I'm proud that he's into the funk and glad him and others are bringing some new funk back."

Clinton is currently working on the next Parliament Funkadelic album which is titled Medicaid Fraud Dog. He's alsoworking on Flying Lotus' upcoming album and film.

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