Time stamps are in my description! This album threw me off initially because it was SO different from Awaken, My Love! (Which is an album I adore) But after some decompressing, I do have my initial standout tracks 😁 I. The Worst Guys I. Pink Toes II. Shadows II. Earth: The Oldest Computer (The Last night)

Gambino actually wrote a 72 page screen play that syncs up with the album. "The star of Because the Internet is “the Boy,” the future estranged son of Rick Ross who gets his kicks trolling celebrities online and hosting mansion parties that only serve to amplify a nagging loneliness. The story tracks the Boy's helpless, irrational descent to his own undoing."

The fact that Donald Glover, during his press run and touring for this album, did every interview and freestyle and appearance in character as The Boy, the main character from this album (and from the script that goes along with it) is just the icing on the cake. He never told anyone, he never said he was doing it, he just did it. Edit: I feel kinda bad for you that because your first Gambino album was Awaken My Love (which is absolutely the odd bird in his catalog) that you expected a bunch of songs of him singing. To this point in his career he was primarily a rapper that would sprinkle in some occasional singing. It's why AML was kind of a shock to everyone, like out of nowhere this rapper comes with a full on funk album with zero rapping.

Such a good album. Gambino is super original, no one now or back then made an album that sounds like this. Dope reaction!

Shelby: "We are definitely getting into the more emotional part of the album" during the intro to Zealots of Stockholm Me: *scared for her knowing whats coming*

I can’t believe I’ve never listened to this album

because the internet is a grower, for sure. there’s so much to unpack lyrically, narratively, sonically… it’s incredibly deep and chaotic. it’s both dated and timeless at the same time - a relic of its time yet also a peek at the future. i think a lot of what inspired gambino for this album was seeing someone get killed outside of a club in atlanta. he talks more on that experience and the existential crisis it caused him on a b-side track, yaphet kotto: “We saw this kid get shot up by the cops in Atlanta/ They shot through his Phantom/ And tandem cannons were blamming him/ He was standing there like 20 seconds before/ Now he’s gasping for air, bullet holes inside of his dome/ What's the point? I don't know/ Why am I here? Why am I alive? Why do you care?” this is a recurring moment he’s recalled throughout his career, both in his music, the script for this album, and even atlanta as well. it had a really huge impact on both him and, subsequently, his art. it’s interesting to see how much he matured as an artist and person within such a short time period. this album very much feels like an existential crisis. it feels pointless, but that’s intentional. highly recommend reading the accompanying screenplay alongside a future listen for more context on the meaning behind the meaninglessness. the music videos are also visually interesting yet super bizarre at the same time. definitely worth a watch at some point! there’s a narrative to be pieced together through the videos that’s completely divorced from that of the album/script, too.

LETS GOO "BECUASE THE INTERNET" IS SUCH A CLASSIC ALBUM IT WAS A HEAD OF ITS TIME.

Flight of the navigator makes me tear up EVERYTIME

Finally! Such an amazing album. The lore and "iceberg" of information surrounding this project is also really interesting.

Hi, Shelby! Seeing as this is your final video in 2021, I just wanted to thank you for your work this year. Not only did your videos bring me lots of comfort & entertainment this year, but I discovered some great music all thanks to you! I wish you all the best in the new year! Once again, THANK YOU & Happy holidays! 🎅🏻🎄 See you in 2022! 😊💖

This has been in my personal top five albums since my very first listen, despite being wildly confused by it... but still eight years later my appreciation for it continues to grow, from all the album roll out stuff with the screenplay, the short film, the countless deep internet lore bits that you have to take the time to learn about and just the fact that no matter what every time I listen back to the album I still manage to always get something new from it, whether it be understanding a bar i never got before, or hearing one of the many instruments and crazy synths in the background... I just truly think this album never gets old, or at least hasn't yet

Because the internet is one my favorite albums by one of my favorite artists. I'm so excited to see your reaction to this. It's so unique and has such a great story to it.

Can I just say I am SO happy that you gave love to "Earth the Oldest Computer" it's also one of my stand out songs but it gets overshadowed by a lot of the other songs

This is Gambino's masterpiece. Love this album so much! Totally a crazy album to dive into with expectations from his later work, but I much prefer this over anything he has put out since.

OMG I Love this album, one of my first intruductions to modern rap and I never really re-visited this project since a couple of days ago and I'm still loving it. Also it's been almost a year since your Igor reaction, that's when I get subscribed :D

This is my favourite album of all time, thank you for listening to this! Great reaction

Just got this album on vinyl for Christmas. Needless to say one of my favorite gifts this year.

I've been waiting for you to react to this for SO LONG. FINALLY

I cant believe I forgot about this album! Thank you for reminding me of it, and also great reaction I really enjoyed it!

I live for ur channel Shelby 💕

It's interesting seeing a reaction to this album from someone who's first impression of Childish Gambino was from Awaken My Love

Such a good reaction. Merry Christmas shelby ❤️❤️

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. Childish Gambino is one of my favorite artists and his dual identity as an actor/writer/producer/etc is crazy! Some thoughts/points on the album to help you understand it! 1: There is a screenplay/scrip that accompanies the album. That is why you see it split into Four parts with "I. II. III. IV" etc. It resembles acts/scenes in the screenplay that accompany the album. Reading and following along with the album helps understand it more but I don't think you necessarily need it! 2: On top of the album, Donald Glover created a literal multimedia universe within the album. For example there is a main character named "The Boy". It is a character that you find while listening to the album and reading the script. He is the "rich kid" that goes through an identity and existential crisis. Other parts of this multimedia universe includes: short film's ("Clapping for the Wrong Reasons"), museum gallaries (although discontinued) a video game trailer, music videos, etc. There is quite literally a BTI rabbit hole! 3: You said in the video that the album felt "chaotic" and I agree 100%! I think that is what the internet is supposed to be as it is supposed to resemble the internet in a way: chaotic, fast paced, even confusing. Donald Glover has a long history of being an "internet star": Before the album rollout he was heavy on the internet. There was a Donald for Spiderman campaign for him to star in the Amazing Spiderman films. He was very active on twitter. ETC. The album sort of talks about his experience growing up in the Internet Age 4: There is a Because The Internet B side with cuts of songs that were supposed to be on the album but didn't make it. Some singing songs include "What Kind of Love" and "Melorse" and for more of his rapping songs there is "Yaphet Kotto" and "Centipede"! Check them out! There is a lot more to the album but I didn't want to make this an essay lol! If you want to check other avenues of this album/understand it more I recommend listening to the Dissect podcast, they did a season on BTI. Watch videos of the rollout of BTI too and there are also tons of video essays on this topic! TY so much for this video I loved it! No Childish album is the same and if you were to ever do a 3.15.20 reaction you'd see that statement being even more true lol. Happy Holidays!

I love this album. Its probably my fav album of all time. It help me through such a rough time in my life! god bless Bino!

This album is insanely deep and rich with knowledge and connections intertwined through out each songs to the plot to the album but also to donald himself, if you interested and i would highly recommend the podcast “dissect” they broke the album down and it literally changed how i think about life.

such a definitive high school album, loved seeing your reaction!

Girllll.😅🤣😀 its so much to take in. After the 30th listen it helps a little.,but I think you killed it. So much love to u

Nice hawaiian shirt to match with the album cover! I’m glad you gave it a listen.

Glover's favorite track off this album was 'III. Urn' and he wanted to make more of that kind of rhythm and souls, which led to him making "Awaken, My Love!"

Early xmas present. Merry christmas Shelby and to all :)

IM SO HAPPY YOU DID GAMBINO YESSSSSS

2 weeks late but honestly this was the first album I heard that got me into childish gambino so I’m very biased towards it and always will be 😭 I just absolutely love everything about this album from the sound to his flow to the progression of the tracks it’s honestly just beautiful but you’d think with how much I love this album I’d be able to articulate my thoughts about it better but I straight up can’t put into words why this album is so great, it just simply is. That being said my favorite songs are sweatpants and shadows

Love this record. You're not wrong with your take. It definitely gets better with more listens. Every time I return to this album, I realize something I didn't beforehand musical & my opinions on certain aspects often recontexturalize. Also, the older I get, the more I just relate more. Donald was in a weird place writing & promoting this record. He had just left Community to start paving his own path & not everyone knew he was. Dude was having hella existential problems & thought he was making a lot of wrong decisions. This was a coming out party for Donald because the music was totally different from what he had put out previously. Off rip, I found myself loving Awaken more because it reminds me of music my parents listened to growing up but I think there's more thematic material to chew on with BTI. Plus, it's funny hearing Uber & Lil Durk references from album that kinda predates the hype of both. I. The Worst Guys II. Shadows III. Telegraph Ave. IV. Sweatpants I. Flight of the Navigator III. Life: The Biggest Troll

Love this album. And all the extra stuff like the screenplay, the music videos, the extra tracks, roscoes wetsuit etc there was so much work that went into this project

one of my fav albums ever. telegraph ave, 3005, & flight of the navigator are my top 3. 😭❤️

🌹 appreciate your Flowers Shelby 💐

gambino and kendrick lamar have always been my favorite artists since I was in middle school. This was a very awesome gambino album when it came out I love it so much, I went on the tour he did for this album and it was one of the best concerts Ive ever been to. He opened it with “playing around before the party” on the piano and it was electrifying, he also freestyled at the end for like 10 minutes and it was amazing

this album is the greatest piece of art in the world (btw awaken my love is apart of this album's narrative. and so is everything childish ever released)

Such a amazing album. I love his new style but I will always miss his old rap focused stuff. If this album stumped you this much I fear for you when you eventually react to his most recent album. 3.15.20

I have been a fan of Gambino’s for years now and this album grows on me more and more every time I listen to it. The album has its own universe where the Screenplay and Reality are somewhat blurry lines. This is definitely his “Experimental” album. I love all of his music equally but BTI has a place in my heart.

You are awesome!!

His best work, what a genius

My favourite album of all time. paired with the short films and script the album is amazing.

AH, I know I already commented but I had to throw in that you would absolutely adore Jhene Aiko. She has such a vibey, but soothing voice and singing flow. Extremely accessible music, soulful and relatable lyrics, with hooks that will stay stuck in your head far after you stop listening. lol I would start with the Souled Out album, but can't go wrong with any of them lol Have a lovely and safe New Year!!

Loved the video! I have a question for you, I’m trying to get into doing music reactions like you! So I was wondering what’s the easiest set up to do that? Keep up the content thank you!

Now you should definitely listen to 3.15.20 because you have a better understanding of the type of range in music Childish Gambino makes. Many people were shocked when awaken my love came out because the album you listened to came right before it so it would be interesting to seem what you think about his newest thing

Well, you reviewed it the same time as me, i loved it too!

I used to listen to this album in highschool this brings back memories lol

Flight of the navigator is one of my favorite songs ever. The vocal sample becomes less abrasive the more you listen to it but I honestly used to hate it. It felt distracting

I got so hyped when i saw this lol

by far my favorite childish gambino music, i still remember when it came out.

This is one of my favorite chill albums.

watching before it gets taken down

I’d highly suggest listening to Dissect podcast’s season on bti. There’s so much more to the story that you can’t really get from the album alone. Great first reaction though!!

Legendary production on this album

Flight of the navigator straight wrecked me in high school Classic track

One of my favorite albums of all time

You should check out Stn Mtn/ Kauai by childish Gambino. I feel like it's a very good blend of singing and rapping with a very beach/ chill session ambience.

The chorus of "Hol up" at 15:34 reminds me of Kendricks song "Hol up" aside from sharing the same words they both kinda use the same echo/rhythm and tone on it. So idk if that was came to your mind but that's what came to mine lol

This album has aged so well considering how bonkers the internet is almost a decade later

This is a classic album and has no skips imo

KZfaq recommendations randomly connects you to likeminded people I guess 😅 Though I watched the most recent Bruno Mars vid first So this is definitely a great album & a lot to take in (the album & all of the extra stuff) but I expected you react as such cuz it’s pretty much like the internet. Also, Bino intended to create a whole universe with this album & he was successful with it. Would definitely recommend you listen to the live version for some of these songs, and these are some of my favorites: Shadows (the Arsenio Hall version) & Urn (he adds an extra verse to the song). Lastly, gotta listen to the album Stn Mtn/Kauai (I think it’s just Kauai though) cuz it’s a continuation or sequel to BTI. Good vibes & watch the music video Sober which also has a great live version from Triple J. He’s way better & different live so that’s why I recommend listening to them.

You should definitely give it a few more listens. It'll make more sense. Definitely a grower.

ITS FINALLY HAPPENING OMGGGGGGGGGG

I have listened to this album so many times, its soooo good. Please listen to Anderson paaks Oxnard and ventura. They're a bit more hip hoppy than Malibu, but still very jazzy, soulful and groovy

thx for the xmas present x

Yesss one of my favourite albums :)

would love to see a reaction to ‘clapping for the wrong reasons’ director’s cut, a short film prelude to this, in the same vein as your reaction to kanye’s runaway film👀

I have a suggestion out of left field. Are you willing to take a chance at something that I’m sure no one else has suggested? I hope so, because it is some of the most interesting and eclectic music one could listen to. Please check out the album California by the band Mr. Bungle. The singer’s name is Mike Patton, and he is the number one singer in terms of range in all popular recorded music. He has a range of over six octaves. The musicianship is top notch technicality while being wholly original and unique. I can promise that you’ve never heard anything like it, but will enjoy it.

Didn’t read all the comments but it doesn’t look as if anyone answered. Danity Kane was a pop/R&B group from P. Diddy’s 2nd attempt at Making The Band with an all female group. Their more notable hits are Damaged and Showstopper

You should definitely react to Earl Sweatshirt's Some Rap Songs, it is a very atmospheric album IMO

The first time I heard this album I was sitting in the passenger seat of my friends civic fried out of my mind on acid cruising around Tucson AZ at 2AM. I have never been the same since.

because the internet is so perfect

Not sure if you’ve heard of Dissect, but it’s a podcast Spotify does breaking down certain albums. They did a season on Because the Internet it’s totally worth the listen if you’re interested enough!

This is my favorite rap album of all time

Top 5 of my personal favorite Hip Hop albums, legitimately caused me to have an existential crisis.

She should read the screenplay that he made for this album

I swear to god Oakland reminds me a lot of the black panther soundtrack, I would have loved it too see childish gambino on the soundtrack

This is my favorite album by him.

Would you consider reacting to some rock/metal albums?

this is my favorite type rap that cool and abstract and lyrical, one of the few albums that got my into rap, im not a fan of just traditional hardcore heavy bars with a generic beat, if someone was tell me what type of rap its an album with this that isnt basic that all

One of my favorite albums of all time love it so much, You should definitely check out the music videos to this album the visuals are great

Bro I just got high for my first time and the trip is going good cuz of this video

LETS GOOOOOOO

here’s a little sample platter of more Gambino: Freaks & Geeks, Human Sacrifice, Summertime Magic, Feels Like Summer, Algorythm, Time ft Ariana Grande

Is the background music in flight of the navigator from jojo? It kinda sounds like it

life the biggest troll prolly best song ive ever heard

Gambino is legend

man i miss gambino😢

I would love for you to react to ATEEZ’s new album, a group who dabble in almost every music genre, Zero: Fever Epilogue. It is a repackage EP and was meant to be a gift to their fans, so it isn’t like a full album, but it’s amazing nonetheless. My Recommendations from the EP are Turbulence, Be With You and Answer: Ode to Joy!

III. Urn ... Goosebumps ..

You need the to react to his latest album "3.15.20"

YES

You should react to acid rap and coloring book by chance the rapper

"We are the dreams of our parents lost in the future"

Please do a snoh aalegra ugh those feelings again reaction

I highly recommend listening to Madvillian by MF DOOM and Madlib

can you please react to denzal curry unlocked or taboo

Do “SONDER - INTO” and “BRENT FAIYAZ - SONDER SON” you Will love them