Anderson Paak "Ventura'' Discussion Thread

[neomerge]

I don’t view Paak as a rapper and I’m always confused when people do, but ironically his album progression has gone like a rapper’s to me: His best work was early and later work doesn’t compare.

For me Malibu is classic. Yes Lawd is classic. Oxnard the bar was so high so at the time I was lukwarm, but looking back there’s like 5 standout tracks and a couple good ones. It’s a aiiight album but a whole lotta skipping

Ventura?? Even more skipping. The Smokey joint, the 3k joint, and the Nate joint are A level …..and Yada yada. The rest I don’t really like, straight up skip. Just not as organic as his old stuff. Paak will forever be my dog but but man I want the ‘old Paak’ back as cliche as it sounds

I kinda felt the same way but upon revisiting ventura recently i like it more than oxnard.

Also i agree, i don't view him as a rapper. he's more of an rnb artist who occasionally raps.

 

[LevelUp]

 

[Tetris v2.0]

Great comeback album. I liked Oxnard but that was not going to get him any new fans or generate interest. He quickly bounced back with this one and has been up ever since

 

[A Pimp Named Slickback]

I feel your pain but to try and save you now is what I won't doooo, what I won't dooooo

 

[Renegade47]

jet black

 

[thaKEAF]

Good Heels is a personal classic

 

[Knucklehead]

Happy for his success with Bruno Mars but a new solo or NxWorries album is long overdue.
A tour also. He’s probably a top 10 live artist I’ve seen.

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

yea, i could've swore NxWorries announced a new album, and I love this song...could use some solo paak or paak x knxwledge

 

[dubsmith_nz]

Definitely long overdue for some new solo material. I understand Silk Sonic was a huge wave to ride but 4 years is a long time, especially considering Oxnard and Ventura were recorded at the same time.

 

[Piff Perkins]

Dope album and can't wait for what's next.

 

[KingsOfKings]

5yr mark