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Because the Internet

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Because the Internet is the second studio album by Childish Gambino, the musical project of Donald Glover, released in 2013. Blending hip-hop with electronic music, R&B, and experimental production, it examines loneliness, identity, mortality, wealth, and relationships mediated through the internet. The album was accompanied by a screenplay and related visual material that expanded its characters and narrative setting.

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Who made Because the Internet?

Because the Internet is the second studio album by Childish Gambino, the musical project of Donald Glover. It was released in 2013.

What genres does Because the Internet combine?

The album blends hip-hop with electronic music, R&B, and experimental production. Its changing textures support songs about identity, loneliness, wealth, and relationships shaped by technology.

Why is Because the Internet considered a concept album?

The record is built around a connected set of ideas about life mediated through screens and online culture. It was also accompanied by a screenplay called Clapping for the Wrong Reasons.

What themes appear on Because the Internet?

The songs examine loneliness, mortality, fame, wealth, and the difficulty of forming real relationships online. Donald Glover presents those themes through both rap performances and more melodic, digitally influenced tracks.

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