Songs That Defined the Decade: Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'

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Childish Gambino's ThisIsAmerica was a rare protest hit in an era when listeners, for a variety of divisive and tragic reasons, have called for popular music to better mirror the times. Here's how the song helped shape the music and culture of the decade

Billboardthat we feel most define the decade that was -- the songs that both shaped and reflected the music and culture of the period -- with help telling their stories from some of the artists, behind-the-scenes collaborators and industry insiders involved.

The tedium paid off; Glover’s vision of “America” -- with Young Thug, Slim Jxmmi , BlocBoy JB, Quavo, and 21 Savage all adding ad libs -- was an instant smash. Critics and fans alike hailed the track as an unflinching reflection of racism, gun violence and police brutality -- an emphatic anti-authoritarian statement with swag to spare.

“When we first saw it, it was an immediate jaw drop,” says John Fleckenstein, co-President of RCA Records, which released the song. “It was pretty clear that it was going to have a major impact.” “The truth is a lot of [music videos] do a fair job at showcasing an artist’s brand, but very few connect in a way that becomes art,” says Fleckenstein.

 

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This song makes more sense than my choice to take Engineering.

Never heard it don’t care i’m sure it sucks !!

Uffffffffffffffffffffffffff this song 😂. theamerica 🔥.

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