Listening to Childish Gambino’s new album because the internet is like listening to five different rap songs at the same time, and not in a good way. Childish Gambino changes musical styles from piano, to jazz, to electronic, to rap, to softer R&B, back to rap, all within a couple seconds of one song. There are too many sounds going on to be able to concentrate on the music or actually enjoy it.

Donald Glover, most commonly known as acting for Troy on the TV show Community, is now the rapper Childish Gambino whose claim to rap fame was in 2011 with “Camp.” He has released other albums since, but the most recent album, because the internet, does not rise up to the hype that prefaced it.

Besides giving the listener a headache, Childish Gambino has yet to develop his own style of rap that does not overlap with other previous works. The song “Sweatpants” sounds almost identical to “Like What” by Problem, and Childish Gambino’s verses are so ridiculously random it is not even funny. Some would even call them… childish. His voice in “No Exit” could easily be confused with Miguel, and styles of songs early in the album are obvious copies of Lil Wayne’s early work. “Shadows” almost has a Jackson 5 feel to it, and songs like “The Worst Guys” and “Zealots of Stockholm” seem to be at the same emotional level as Drake’s work, but without the deeper passion and feeling coming through.

One song to stay away from is “Pink Toes.” After listening to that song, the listener will want to write a letter to Childish Gambino himself asking why he considers himself a rapper. The only song worth listening to is “Telegraph Ave” has the best beat, easy to dance to, easy to remember, and although the verses are not that strong, they are probably the best on because the internet.

If you’re looking for a rap CD, because the internet should not be your first choice because of lack of originality and organization.