Many music lovers are familiar with Brittany Howard’s hit “Stay High” from her 2019 album Jamie. Many are also familiar with Childish Gambino and his unprecedented talent. Both Brittany Howard and Childish Gambino join forces on Gambino’s cover of “Stay High.” The song is to appear on Jamie Reimagined, Howard’s newest album project. The album released last week on July 23rd and is chalked full of remixes and covers of Howard’s Jamie tracks. “Stay High” is Rev’s DJ Pick of the week!
Childish Gambino is the stage name of Donald Glover, acclaimed actor, singer, comedian, and director, rapper, and producer. A multi-faceted entertainer, Glover began his music career as Childish Gambino in the early 2000s releasing mixtapes. He has gone on to release multiple albums, as well as win a Grammy in 2017 for Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Redbone.” Combining elements of hip-hop and R&B, his unique sound and energy has attracted all kinds of music lovers. Brittany Howard is the latest artist to collab with Gambino. He has worked with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Thundercat, Ariana Grande, and Jhené Aiko.
Brittany Howard has had quite the extensive music career herself. Known for being a part of rock band Alabama Shakes, Howard sings with confidence and resilience. While writing Jamie, Howard stepped away from Alabama Shakes to focus on herself and writing her first solo album. She went on a cross country drive stretching from Nashville, TN to Topanga, CA, where she drew inspiration for Jamie.
Childish Gambino’s version of “Stay High” incorporates synth elements, while still keeping it soulful and silky. Moreover, listeners can hear Brittany Howard’s background vocals throughout the song. All in all, this emotional, yet amplifying track, is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed! Listen below to “Stay High.”
Tune into 100.1 FM or lightning100.com to hear “Stay High” by Childish Gambino, featured as Rev’s DJ Pick of the Week. Be sure to let us know your thoughts! Tweet at us with #L100DJPick and share your take on the track. To check out more of Rev’s picks, visit lightning100.com/keith.
