Studio Album · No. 6
Atavista Songwriting Credits by Childish Gambino
Produced by Donald Glover, DJ Dahi, Ludwig Göransson, Chukwudi Hodge, James Francies, Ely Rise, Kurtis McKenzie, Riley Mackin, Sam Sugarman, Los Hendrix, Jai Paul
RCA
Alternative Hip HopAlternative R&BNeo SoulExperimental
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Childish Gambino carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Childish Gambino
0 tracksoutside writers
Childish Gambino's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer91%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
30
Lyricists
12
Producers
2024
Released
Data Insight
Glover writes on all eleven tracks and Dacoury Natche, who produces as DJ Dahi, is on nine of them as a writer and ten as a producer. Ludwig Göransson, the collaborator behind “This Is America” and the Black Panther scores, writes five. The odd credit is “Human Sacrifice”, where Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese and Johannes Schmoelling appear: all three are Tangerine Dream, so the track builds on their work. “The Violence” credits Legend Glover, his son.
Atavista is the finished version of Childish Gambino’s 2020 release 3.15.20, issued on May 13, 2024 through RCA. The original went out with most tracks named only by their timestamps; this one re-sequences the material, gives the songs titles and adds new production. Eleven tracks run 50 minutes, with Ariana Grande, 21 Savage, Summer Walker and Young Nudy featured.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atavista
|
Donald GloverLudwig Göransson | Donald GloverLudwig Göransson | Donald Glover | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 2 |
Algorhythm
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheEyobed GetachewRiley MackinKurtis McKenzieEly RiseKeir GistReneé NeufvilleAbdullah BahrLeon WareZane Grey | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheEyobed GetachewRiley MackinKurtis McKenzieEly RiseKeir GistReneé NeufvilleAbdullah BahrLeon WareZane Grey | Donald GloverDJ DahiE.Y.Kurtis McKenzie | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 3 |
Time
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonAriana GrandeChukwudi HodgeSarah Aarons | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonAriana GrandeChukwudi HodgeSarah Aarons | Donald GloverDJ DahiLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeEly RiseJai Paul | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap)Ariana Grande (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Psilocybae (Millennial Love)
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheShéyaa Bin Abraham-JosephAtia BoggsKadhja Bonet | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheShéyaa Bin Abraham-JosephAtia BoggsKadhja Bonet | Donald GloverDJ DahiChukwudi HodgeEly RiseKurtis McKenzie | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap)21 Savage (Vocals)Ink (Vocals)Kadhja Bonet (Vocals) |
| 5 |
To Be Hunted
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeJames FranciesKurtis McKenzie | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeJames FranciesKurtis McKenzie | Donald GloverDJ DahiLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeKurtis McKenzieJames Francies | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 6 |
Sweet Thang
|
Donald GloverSummer WalkerDacoury NatcheJames FranciesCarlos Muñoz | Donald GloverSummer WalkerDacoury NatcheJames FranciesCarlos Muñoz | Donald GloverDJ DahiLos HendrixJames Francies | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap)Summer Walker (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Little Foot Big Foot
|
Donald GloverQuantavious Tavario ThomasDacoury NatcheJames FranciesEly RiseSam SugarmanIrwin HendersonCurtis Kirk | Donald GloverQuantavious Tavario ThomasDacoury NatcheJames FranciesEly RiseSam SugarmanIrwin HendersonCurtis Kirk | Donald GloverDJ DahiEly RiseSam SugarmanJames Francies | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap)Young Nudy (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Why Go to the Party
|
Donald GloverLudwig GöranssonJames FranciesChukwudi HodgeRiley Mackin | Donald GloverLudwig GöranssonJames FranciesChukwudi HodgeRiley Mackin | Donald GloverDJ DahiLudwig GöranssonJames FranciesRiley Mackin | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 9 |
Human Sacrifice
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheEly RiseChristopher FrankeEdgar FroeseJohannes Schmoelling | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheEly RiseChristopher FrankeEdgar FroeseJohannes Schmoelling | DJ DahiLudwig Göransson | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 10 |
The Violence
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeLegend Glover | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheLudwig GöranssonChukwudi HodgeLegend Glover | Donald GloverDJ DahiLudwig GöranssonChukwudi Hodge | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
| 11 |
Final Church
|
Donald GloverDacoury NatcheJames FranciesRiley MackinIra Nathaniel Smith | Donald GloverDacoury NatcheJames FranciesRiley MackinIra Nathaniel Smith | Donald GloverDJ DahiJames FranciesRiley Mackin | Donald Glover (Lead Vocals, Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 37 contributors
DG
Donald Glover
Writer · Producer · Vocals
DN
Dacoury Natche
Writer
JF
James Francies
Writer · Producer
LG
Ludwig Göransson
Writer · Producer
CH
Chukwudi Hodge
Writer · Producer
ER
Ely Rise
Writer · Producer
RM
Riley Mackin
Writer · Producer
KM
Kurtis McKenzie
Writer · Producer
SS
Sam Sugarman
Writer · Producer
AB
Abdullah Bahr
Writer
AG
Ariana Grande
Writer · Vocals
AB
Atia Boggs
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Atavista
Is Atavista a new album or a version of 3.15.20?
It is the finished version of 3.15.20 from 2020. The songs are re-sequenced, given proper titles in place of timestamps, and given new production.
Did Childish Gambino write Atavista?
Yes, all eleven tracks, credited as Donald Glover. Dacoury Natche co-wrote nine and Ludwig Göransson five.
When was Atavista released?
May 13, 2024, through RCA, four years after 3.15.20.
Who features on Atavista?
Ariana Grande on “Time”, 21 Savage, Ink and Kadhja Bonet on “Psilocybae (Millennial Love)”, Summer Walker on “Sweet Thang” and Young Nudy on “Little Foot Big Foot”.
Why is Tangerine Dream credited on Atavista?
“Human Sacrifice” credits Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese and Johannes Schmoelling, the members of Tangerine Dream, which points to a sample of their work.
How long is Atavista?
Eleven tracks running 50 minutes and 15 seconds.