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== Music video == |
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The official music video for the song was directed by Jack Begert and released on July 22, 2024. The video features Gambino singing the song as the frontman of a band (featuring his long-time collaborator and the song's co-writer [[Ludwig Göransson]] on guitar and actor [[Alex Wolff]] on drums) in someone's house while people watch the performance on television, with the band members and viewers beginning to pour with sweat as their eyes get more intense and bloodshot. The song is abruptly halted halfway through by a [[ |
The official music video for the song was directed by Jack Begert and released on July 22, 2024. The video features Gambino singing the song as the frontman of a band (featuring his long-time collaborator and the song's co-writer [[Ludwig Göransson]] on guitar and actor [[Alex Wolff]] on drums) in someone's house while people watch the performance on television, with the band members and viewers beginning to pour with sweat as their eyes get more intense and bloodshot. The song is abruptly halted halfway through by a [[jump scare]] as Gambino suddenly screams when his eyes burst from his head, covering one of the viewers (played by [[Suzanna Son]]) in blood; she screams and runs outside, at which point the scene cuts to her running through a forest as an eyeless Gambino chases her. Her screams can be heard in the distance as an [[aerial shot]] of the forest ends the video.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Monroe |first=Jazz |date=2024-07-22 |title=Watch Childish Gambino’s Intense New “Lithonia” Video |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-childish-gambinos-intense-new-lithonia-video/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2024-07-22 |title=Childish Gambino's 'Lithonia' Video Ends With a Gory Twist |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/childish-gambino-drops-lithonia-video-1235065081/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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Revision as of 15:13, 26 July 2024
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| Single by Childish Gambino | ||||
| from the album Bando Stone & the New World | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Childish Gambino singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Lithonia" on YouTube | ||||
"Lithonia" is a song by American rapper Childish Gambino. It was released on July 2, 2024, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Bando Stone & the New World.[3] It is a guitar-driven rock song named after the city of Lithonia in Georgia.
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Jack Begert and released on July 22, 2024. The video features Gambino singing the song as the frontman of a band (featuring his long-time collaborator and the song's co-writer Ludwig Göransson on guitar and actor Alex Wolff on drums) in someone's house while people watch the performance on television, with the band members and viewers beginning to pour with sweat as their eyes get more intense and bloodshot. The song is abruptly halted halfway through by a jump scare as Gambino suddenly screams when his eyes burst from his head, covering one of the viewers (played by Suzanna Son) in blood; she screams and runs outside, at which point the scene cuts to her running through a forest as an eyeless Gambino chases her. Her screams can be heard in the distance as an aerial shot of the forest ends the video.[4][5]
Reception
The single was well-received upon release and was praised mostly for its rock-based production and Glover's vocal delivery.[6] Abby Jones of Stereogum described the song as "dramatic" and "rock-heavy".[7]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 98 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 91 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 14 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 88 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 97 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
References
- ^ Mier, Tomás (July 2, 2024). "Childish Gambino Previews 'Bando Stone & the New World' LP With 'Lithonia'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Griffin, Marc (July 2, 2024). "Childish Gambino Returns With Lead Single, "Lithonia," From Last Album". VIBE.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Siroky, Mary (July 2, 2024). "Childish Gambino Unveils New Single "Lithonia": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (July 22, 2024). "Watch Childish Gambino's Intense New "Lithonia" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (July 22, 2024). "Childish Gambino's 'Lithonia' Video Ends With a Gory Twist". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (July 2, 2024). "Childish Gambino Announces Release Date for Final Album Bando Stone & the New World, Releases First Single 'Lithonia'". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Abby (July 2, 2024). "Childish Gambino – "Lithonia"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Childish Gambino Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Childish Gambino Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Childish Gambino Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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