Fortnite continues its Spotlight concert series this week, hosting none other than hip-hop and R&B wavemaker Anderson .Paak on the game’s digital soundstage. The event will take place on September 19 at 5:00 p.m. EST, according to Fortnite’s official Twitter. Epic Games hasn’t pulled any punches in their billings for Fortnite’s live concerts this year, […]
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Barack Obama shares summer 2020 playlist: Mac Miller, Khruangbin, Outkast, Anderson .Paak, and more
Having made his “best-of” playlists a yearly tradition, Barack Obama is due for another tastemaker delivery; but, before that, the 44th President of the United States has unveiled a mid-point treat for worldwide listeners. Obama took to socials to share his favorite songs from the past few months, curating a selection of both fresh and older […]
Barack Obama shares summer 2020 playlist: Mac Miller, Khruangbin, Outkast, Anderson .Paak, and more
Having made his “best-of” playlists a yearly tradition, Barack Obama is due for another tastemaker delivery; but, before that, the 44th President of the United States has unveiled a mid-point treat for worldwide listeners. Obama took to socials to share his favorite songs from the past few months, curating a selection of both fresh and older […]
Anderson .Paak recruits Rick Ross for funk demolition on, ‘CUT EM IN’
After taking topics of police brutality and racial injustice head on with protest-fueled track, “Lockdown,” Anderson .Paak returns with his third single of the year. Pivoting to bombastic verses and tongue-in-cheek nature, the Oxnard-hailing artist joins forces with Rick Ross on “CUT EM IN.” .Paak’s prior release tapped Noname, J.I.D., and Jay Rock for a […]
Anderson .Paak recruits Rick Ross for funk demolition on, ‘CUT EM IN’
After taking topics of police brutality and racial injustice head on with protest-fueled track, “Lockdown,” Anderson .Paak returns with his third single of the year. Pivoting to bombastic verses and tongue-in-cheek nature, the Oxnard-hailing artist joins forces with Rick Ross on “CUT EM IN.” .Paak’s prior release tapped Noname, J.I.D., and Jay Rock for a […]
Anderson .Paak refuels ‘Lockdown’ with remix featuring work from J.I.D, Jay Rock, Noname
Anderson .Paak is giving his police bruality-focused production, “Lockdown,” a second wind with three different versions of the single: an instrumental and an acapella rendition of the cerebral cut, in addition to a remix that features J.I.D, Jay Rock, and Noname. The alternative stylings grace Lockdown (Remix Bundle), a package that also includes the radio […]
Anderson .Paak refuels ‘Lockdown’ with remix featuring work from J.I.D, Jay Rock, Noname
Anderson .Paak is giving his police bruality-focused production, “Lockdown,” a second wind with three different versions of the single: an instrumental and an acapella rendition of the cerebral cut, in addition to a remix that features J.I.D, Jay Rock, and Noname. The alternative stylings grace Lockdown (Remix Bundle), a package that also includes the radio […]
Anderson .Paak refuels ‘Lockdown’ with remix featuring work from J.I.D, Jay Rock, Noname
Anderson .Paak is giving his police bruality-focused production, “Lockdown,” a second wind with three different versions of the single: an instrumental and an acapella rendition of the cerebral cut, in addition to a remix that features J.I.D, Jay Rock, and Noname. The alternative stylings grace Lockdown (Remix Bundle), a package that also includes the radio […]
Anderson .Paak unveils new Juneteenth single, ‘Lockdown’ [Watch]
Anderson .Paak has returned with his latest track “Lockdown” in honor of the annual celebration of the end of slavery, Juneteenth. Accompanied by a Dave Myers-directed video, .Paak’s protest single directs an emboldened statement on the civil and social unrest that has engulfed the nation in an amplification of the Black Lives Matter movement, as […]
Flying Lotus shares deluxe edition of ‘Flamagra’ with new instrumentals
Coming just over a year after the release of his sixth studio album, Flamagra, Flying Lotus has now shared a deluxe edition of the LP complete with instrumentals of every vocal-laden track. This new offering includes a total of 54 cuts—exactly double the original’s 27. Rather than release the instrumentals separately, Flying Lotus (born Steve […]
Disclosure, FKA twigs, Anderson .Paak, Peggy Gou, and more heading to Lovebox 2020
Lovebox Festival‘s 2020 iteration is led by a genre-fluid host of headlining acts. This includes respective genre stalwarts like Disclosure, Tyler, The Creator, and Khalid. Peggy Gou, Hot Chip, FKA twigs, Charli XCX, Mabel, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jorja Smith, and Little Simz who will each appear at the London festival. Formerly a […]
Disclosure, FKA twigs, Anderson .Paak, Peggy Gou, and more heading to Lovebox 2020
Lovebox Festival‘s 2020 iteration is led by a genre-fluid host of headlining acts. This includes respective genre stalwarts like Disclosure, Tyler, The Creator, and Khalid. Peggy Gou, Hot Chip, FKA twigs, Charli XCX, Mabel, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Jorja Smith, and Little Simz who will each appear at the London festival. Formerly a […]
Stream Mac Miller’s first posthumous release, ‘Time,’ with Kali Uchis and the Free Nationals
The first posthumous record of Mac Miller‘s since his death last September has come to fruition. Entitled “Time,” the track combines a single verse from the late Miller, alongside support from Anderson .Paak touring band, Kali Uchis and .Paak’s notorious brainchild, Free Nationals. The track narrates the messy, circuitous nature of romantic partnerships. The plucky, […]
Flying Lotus shares video for Anderson .Paak-assisted single, ‘More’
Flying Lotus made headlines last week after the release of “More,” a single from his new album featuring Anderson .Paak. The track, which has apparently been in the works for more than five years, now has an accompanying video that includes all the surrealism expected from a Flying Lotus video. Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe of […]
FORM Arcosanti announces stellar cultural programming for 2019 installment
FORM Arcosanti has revealed an impeccably curated slate of cultural programming for the 2019 installment of the three-day creative retreat/festival. To complement an already masterful lineup that features Florence + The Machine, Kaytranada, Skrillex, Anderson .Paak, JPGMAFIA, Peggy Gou, Bonobo, and more, FORM is bringing in a wide variety of artists, speakers, authors, and activists […]
Flying Lotus previews first new album in five years with David Lynch-assisted ‘Fire Is Coming’
Flying Lotus has unequivocally been one of the most diverse and prolific producers of the past decade. His range has known no bounds. From the hip-hop interludes between late-night Adult Swim shows, to his collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Thom Yorke, to heralding his own label and artistic collective, the Los Angeles-based […]
Travis Scott, Anderson .Paak, Kaskade, James Blake lead Made In America lineup
Made in America has festival released its 2019 lineup, featuring headlining acts Travis Scott and Cardi B under the spotlight at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. On the second tier, Kaskade, James Blake, Anderson .Paak, Juice WRLD, Kodak Black, The Free Nationals, Bazzi, Jorja Smith, Blueface, and Pink Sweat$ will […]
Outside Lands’ 2019 lineup features Childish Gambino, Flume, Kygo, Flying Lotus, and more
In line with a lengthy track record of top-notch annual programming, Outside Lands‘ 2019 lineup is a mixed bag of musical talent that offers something for all types of music lover. The San Francisco affair’s collection of headliners is rife with artists who are in the midst of career hot streaks. Recent multiple Grammy Award-winning […]
Anderson .Paak previews upcoming ‘Ventura’ LP with lead single, ‘King James’
After announcing his fourth studio album, Ventura, and an accompanying tour at the end of February, Anderson .Paak is gearing up for a big start to 2019. Now, dropping the first material from his upcoming LP, .Paak has shared his funky new track, “King James.” A tribute to basketball icon LeBron James, the song highlights James’ charity […]
.Paak is back: Artist announces new LP on the way, accompanying tour
Seasoned crooner Anderson .Paak just doesn’t seem to ever run out of steam. Mere months after dropping his highly acclaimed LP, Oxnard, in November 2018, .Paak is back, and eyeing his next album release. The followup to Oxnard bears the name Ventura, and as in the case of Oxnard, Ventura too accredits Dr. Dre as the project’s executive producer. Slated to […]