California

Childish Gambino
Awaken, My Love! (2016)
Moderate 92 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Warm, slightly gritty soul‑funk production with a steady groove and occasional vocal ad‑libs; no harsh spikes but a consistently active mid‑range mix.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A soulful, island‑tinged funk track that explores the illusion of stardom and unmet dreams in California.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy

Traditions: R&B, funk, neo-soul

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