Why? Because the internet

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
March 4, 2014

Hip-hop artist Donald Glover, under the stage name Childish Gambino, released his second studio album, Because the Internet, on Dec. 6, 2013. Among the 19 tracks on the album, one seemed to have been worthy of a replay–– or three. Gambino’s single, “Worldstar” is a verse heavy track keeping the theme of the album alive by referencing the popular entertainment website, WordStarHipHop.com. The site is known as the No. 1 urban outlet responsible for providing the latest premiere music videos, exclusive interviews and viral videos targeting hip hop audiences. The techno rhythm that starts off the song serves as an evolving metronome for the different tempos being collaborated. Gambino’s rhymes depict what the “social media generation” has become in an accurate, non-antagonizing way. The verse, “And got more likes than a white girl talking” relates the stereotypical connection between white girls and the amount of cyber fame they get. Some might find it offensive, others humorous, but one thing is for certain: Gambino has a clever way of spitting out the truth. Although interludes have recently become more common in the music industry, this interlude by Steve G. Lover is raw and refreshing. Lover says, “Yo, bro man, check out that video I just sent you, man/ This is hilarious, man,” in a phone call, much like one would take place today. Gambino closes the track with crisp saxophone run along with a smooth piano melody. He touched bases with various genres in a matter of four minutes and eight seconds. His Deep Web US tour will be from March- May 2014.

About the Contributor

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif

Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines.

When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.