Well, it ain't Troy and Abed in the Morning!
What it IS is a provocative song with a a video featuring a lot of Jim Crow imagery. The song, which was a breakthrough song and Donald Glover's biggest hit to date, won four Grammys, including Record and Song of the Year.
The song itself moves between African-style folk, gospel, and dark trap rhythms, and it is exceptionally well constructed. The lyrics - which address gun violence and police brutality, among other things - are not always easy to hear, the video difficult to watch at times. Please, watch and listen anyway. You'll be glad you did.
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