Anderson .Paak
Anderson .Paak is an alternative hip-hop artist from Oxnard, California.
Oxnard singer, rapper and drummer who blends hip-hop, funk and soul, from Malibu to Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars.
Who is Anderson .Paak?
Anderson .Paak (Brandon Paak Anderson) is a singer, rapper, drummer and producer from Oxnard, California.
Known for
His guest spots on Dr. Dre's Compton (2015) led to a deal with Aftermath. Malibu (2016) made his name, "Bubblin" and Ventura won Grammys, and with Bruno Mars he formed Silk Sonic, whose "Leave the Door Open" swept the Grammys in 2022.
Style
He sings and raps, often from behind the drum kit. Warm, raspy vocals over live funk, soul and R&B grooves with a hip-hop backbone.
Impact
.Paak brought live musicianship and old-school soul back into mainstream hip-hop and R&B, and showed that a rapper can also be a full band leader.
Anderson .Paak: quick answers
What genre is Anderson .Paak?
Anderson .Paak’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Anderson .Paak is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Anderson .Paak from?
Anderson .Paak is from Oxnard, California.
What is Anderson .Paak’s real name?
Anderson .Paak’s real name is Brandon Paak Anderson.
When did Anderson .Paak start?
Anderson .Paak has been active since 2012.
Which artists are similar to Anderson .Paak?
If you like Anderson .Paak, listen to Aminé, Kaytranada, Mac Miller, Steve Lacy and The Internet.
