Childish Gambino Previews New Track “Is It Love?” Featuring Ravyn Lenae
The new snippet blends neo-soul and jazz as fans speculate what’s next.
Summary
- Childish Gambino previews “Is It Love?” with Ravyn Lenae, blending acoustic soul, jazz and ambient R&B elements
- The unreleased track sparks speculation about his musical future and ties to Bando Stone and the New World
- With no official release confirmed, the song may remain a Gilga Radio exclusive for now
Childish Gambino recently teased a new song titled “Is It Love?” featuring Ravyn Lenae on Gilga Radio, a platform created by Donald Glover himself as a space to debut and promote his musical projects. Although Glover had hinted at retiring the Childish Gambino moniker for years, he confirmed in mid-2024 — around the release of Bando Stone and the New World — that the persona was no longer fulfilling and would officially conclude with that album.
However, the release of this snippet has sparked speculation that the Childish Gambino moniker may not be retired just yet — or that the track could be part of the Bando Stone soundtrack.
The preview runs just under two minutes and features soothing R&B vocals layered over soft acoustic instrumentation. Lenae’s ethereal, distinct voice adds a neo-soul quality to the track, complemented by jazzy drum patterns, warm keyboard chords, and ambient synthesizers. Its relaxed, soulful tone carries a similar vibe to “Steps Beach,” a previously released track from the Bando Stone and the New World soundtrack. The track adds another layer to Glover’s evolving creative universe, leaving fans curious about what’s coming next.
Listen to the snippet, originally premiered on Gilga Radio, below.
CHILDISH GAMBINO
RAVYN LENAENEW SONG
🚨PREMIERED ON GILGA RADIO 🚨 pic.twitter.com/rtMANQYjVN
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