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Anderson.Paak is a chameleon. \u00a0He is like everything and nothing you\u2019ve ever heard. His sound is the perfect blend of the past, present, and future. \u00a0He is the eclectic personified. He is my soul in musical form, lol.<\/span><\/p>\n His latest album <\/span>Oxnard<\/span><\/i>, named after his hometown, is a orgasmic blend of tight lyrics, shit talking, social commentary, and seductive speech, over the <\/span>hottest <\/span><\/i>beats. \u00a0His allure is his ability to be present, and exist solely and wholly in each song, lyric, word, drum beat. \u00a0<\/span>Oxnard <\/span><\/i>feels like a journey through sound and space with each song functioning as fully formed worlds. \u00a0I am pulled into their orbits and continue to be amazed at their uniqueness. Anderson.Paak is just DOPE! \u00a0But beyond that, his songs have proven to me (once again) why he is my dream guy. Anderson, I LOVE you! <\/span><\/p>\n I listened to <\/span>Oxnard <\/span><\/i>\u00a0while I rode a scooter around the park on a sunny Saturday. \u00a0After several hours of repeated listening (it was straight addictive) I finally put pen to paper in attempt to capture some of the greatness in my written words. \u00a0Here are some of my thoughts on a few of the tracks, but honestly the entire project is lit. I implore you to listen for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n Headlow: <\/b>Funny <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> Freaky. <\/span><\/p>\n Over a chill beat, Anderson.Paak recounts his stories of \u201chead-boning\u201d in public places. \u00a0From the car to the movies to jogging in the park. Apparently the man is the adventurous type; he even sounds like he is reliving these very moments while recording in the studio. \u00a0He highlights his playful side with the interlude following the song, which had me cracking up the first time I heard it. <\/span><\/p>\n 6 Summers: <\/b>Woke and Confident <\/span><\/p>\n Apparently Paak is not in the mood for subtly on this headbanging track. \u00a0He directly addresses the president, his policies, and the need for gun control, all over a tight beat. \u00a0You have to listen to this with the volume turned all the way up. He breaks down the cannibalistic nature of living a in hyper capitalistic society. Paak for President 2020? \u201c<\/span>Put down your heat and smoke marijuanas.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Saviers Road: <\/b>Poetic and Dedicated<\/span><\/p>\n One of the greatest displays of his lyricism, this seemingly \u201csimple\u201d song is packed with his truisms from his road to success and the lesson he learned along the way: \u201c<\/span>Probably coulda been a doctor\/ I’m fond of optometry\/ Vision was like Martin Luther \/on the mountain peak.\u201d A wonderful display of how his rhetoric and cadence work together to produce a unparalleled sound. \u00a0I had to listen to this one countless times and I still haven\u2019t caught everything. <\/span><\/p>\n Mansa Musa <\/b>(ft. Dr. Dre and Cocoa Sarai<\/span>) <\/b>Afrocentric and Fun<\/span><\/p>\n Paak has titled this song after the richest man to have ever lived, past and present – the king of Mali. \u00a0On this track, Paak enjoys the fruit of his labor and success as he raps about all the ways he enjoys his new money. There is nothing wrong with a man who likes to treat himself. <\/span><\/p>\n Anywhere <\/b>(ft. Snoop)<\/span> Witty and Versatile <\/span><\/p>\n Hands down, my current favorite, which is not surprising considering the fact that I am certain he wrote this while thinking about me. \u00a0We have yet to physically meet, but my energy and our chemistry is just that strong. This song feels like the sonic representation of summer, especially with Snoop providing the opening verse. \u00a0Paak cleverly creates double entendres from iconic R&B groups and songs to croon his female fans: \u201cIf you need an Xscape for now\/ Meet up at room 112\/ We can do it Anywhere…\u201d He is so thoughtful, but also so busy he forgot to tell me the name of the hotel and when to meet him here. \u00a0I\u2019ll wait for his text. \ud83d\ude09 <\/span><\/p>\n Sweet Chick <\/b>(ft. BJ the Chicago Kid) <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>Respectful and Ratchet <\/span><\/p>\n This is Paaks ode to Jay Z\u2019s <\/span>Girls, Girls, Girls<\/span><\/i>, but instead of focusing on the ethnic diversity of his harem, he raps about the varied personalities. \u00a0He\u2019s got a cheap chick, a gangsta chick, and even a lazy chick. His ability to put his own spin on a classic demonstrates his ability to simultaneously pay homage and leave his own mark on a new generation. \u00a0Paak knows how to operate in his own style and still honor those who paved the way. You gotta admire that. <\/span><\/p>\n Anderson.Paak is funny, freaky, woke, confident, poetic, dedicated, afrocentric, fun, witty, versatile, respectful, and ratchet. \u00a0He is BAE. But more importantly, Paak is the embodiment of what it means to be \u201cyoung, black, gifted, and AMAZING!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anderson.Paak is a chameleon. \u00a0He is like everything and nothing you\u2019ve ever heard. His sound is the perfect blend of the past, present, and future. \u00a0He is the eclectic personified. He is my soul in musical form, lol. 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