“And you talking all that shit, now come on
You gonna have to back it up”
If you are a writer...every line, every word, syllable and flow matters to you. You want them to hear it all. To quote one of the greats:
“INHAAALE, my rhyme is kinda fat reminiscent of a whale” –Q Tip
Enter Anderson .Paak…yes, the “new ” R&B artist. Have you listened to his songs?!?!?! His words!?!?! This brother got bars!!! What’s amazing is that everything...from the sound to the lyrics have purpose…cause it is. He has a catalogue to prove it. This brother is gifted.
Now, if you’re a casual listener…you’ll still love him. Beats are fiyah. 1st and last bars of every verse are iron clad…but just hear me when I say “sit with the songs for a while”
It does something to you. The Production/Musicianship is so thorough. Lyrics are shady…yes, oh yes! He meant to do you dirty like that!
“Can't see her with this pitch black Gucci frames on
Let me take these bitches off
Let me get the full scope, hold up
Huh, full screen, HD, let me take another picture”
Just…listen. But if you listen, sit. Cause this shit will hit you hard. I prefer his album “Venice” but “Malibu” is a great follow up. You can’t really be disappointed with an artist that takes his sound this seriously. He’s authentically fresh. It’s surreal. Do me a favor though. Don't say he sounds like anyone. When you realize how long he’s been doing this on stage it can make you wonder if he's influenced others but...I digress. C'mon sun. He’s not new. He’s just new to you. N’ that’s cool. Just stay a while. Inhale.
“Whoa, cool beans, cool beans
That's a whole lot of reefer
Let me help you with the pre-roll”
