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NxWorries And Thundercat Turn Heartbreak Into Gold With Their New Collab, ‘KeepHer’

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After eight years, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge have reunited NxWorries. Tonight (June 14), as NxWorries, the singer-producer duo has shared their second joint album, Why Lawd? on streaming platforms. Maintaining a groovy, soulful flow throughout the album, the pair enlisted Thundercat for the forlorn “KeepHer.”

On “KeepHer,” Thundercat supplies the guitar vibes throughout the song, and blesses the background with gorgeous vocals. He opens the song, setting the scene for a story of opulence and heartache.

“They say you gonna pay either way / And if this was made to be / It’s such a lovely dream / Why would you wanna wake me up?,” Thundercat sings in the intro.

Though neither artist refers to anyone by name, the song was likely inspired by Paak’s divorce from Jaylyn Chang, which was reported earlier this year.

Paak learns the hard way that money on its own isn’t enough to keep a good woman around.

“Jetlag when you show up / Coolin’ with a chauffeur / All I wanna do is spoil ya / But you know that the money won’t keep her,” sings Paak on the song’s chorus.

“KeepHer” marks one of Paak’s most poignant and self-aware songs, but showcases his ability to turn heartache into gold.

You can listen to “KeepHer” above.

Why Lawd? is out now via Stones Throw. Find more information here.

NxWorries Prove Lightning Strikes Twice With “Why Lawd?” Album

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NxWorries was one of the rare musical combinations that lived up to its potential. Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge teaming up for a genre-spanning album was such a cool idea that it was impressive that the two of them managed to pull it off. That was way back in 2016, though. Paak and Knxwledge have made a lot of music since, so there was uncertainty as to whether they could do it again. Well, they did just that. The second NxWorries album, Why Lawd?, is weirder and even better than its predecessor.

Part of the reason this sophomore album has superseded Yes Lawd is the chemistry between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge. It’s obvious they’re more comfortable working together, and their chemistry leaps out of the speakers on songs like “Daydreaming” and “HereIAm.” The duo also manage to weave in more guest features than last time. Dave Chappelle sets a memorable tone in the opener, and the rest follow suit. Thundercat sounds lovelorn and funky as ever on the standout “KeepHer,” while H.E.R. and .Paak excel on the duet “Where I Go.” Earl Sweatshirt is in his element over the chunky soul instrumental on “WalkOnBy,” while .Paak protege Rae Khalil steals the show on two separate tracks. Why Lawd? is everything a sequel should be but rarely is: bigger, more ambitious, and actually better.

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NxWorries Has Great Chemistry With The Guest Features

Why Lawd? tracklist:

  1. ThankU (featuring Dave Chappelle)
  2. 86Sentra
  3. MoveOn
  4. KeepHer (featuring Thundercat)
  5. Distractions
  6. Lookin’
  7. Where I Go (featuring H.E.R.)
  8. Daydreaming
  9. FromHere (featuring Snoop Dogg & October London)
  10. FallThru
  11. Battlefield
  12. HereIAm
  13. OutTheWay (featuring Rae Khalil)
  14. SheUsed
  15. MoreOflt
  16. NVR.RMX (featuring Charlie Wilson)
  17. DistantSpace
  18. WalkOnBy (featuring Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil)
  19. EvnMore

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Anderson .Paak Is The Odd Man Out In NxWorries’ PDA-Laden ‘FromHere’ Video With Snoop Dogg And October London

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In NxWorries’ new video for “FromHere,” Anderson .Paak looks like he might have to leave the party alone. Everyone else at the bar is not only paired up, the PDA has begun as Anderson looks for his lover — at least for the night. However, not even his bandmate Knxwledge can help him out (even though he’s got two of his own), and Andy’s left looking for advice from Unc, Snoop Dogg, as Death Row Records singer October London croons in the background. The video was shot at Gold Line in Los Angeles and directed by Anderson .Paak himself.

The latest NxWorries single will appear on the duo’s upcoming second album, Why Lawd?, which is due on June 14th. That brings the total number of singles to five, after “Where I Go,” featuring H.E.R., “Daydreaming,” and “86Sentra.” The album is the first from the group since 2016’s fan-favorite Yes Lawd!, and also features guest appearances from Charlie Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Earl Sweatshirt, Rae Khalil, and Thundercat. Fans who pre-order vinyl of the new album can expect to receive it a week early, on June 7th.

You can watch the video for “FromHere” above.

Why Lawd? is out on 6/19 via Stones Throw. You can find more info here.

NxWorries’ Long-Awaited Second Album ‘Why Lawd?’ Will Feature HER, Thundercat, And Dave Chapelle

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One week ago, NxWorries — Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge — announced the release date for their long-awaited second group album, Why Lawd?, with the music video for “86Sentra.” The album is the follow-up to their 2016 debut, Yes, Lawd!, which became an instant underground classic upon its release. Today, they shared the cover and tracklist, along with features including Dave Chappelle, Earl Sweatshirt, HER, Rae Khalil, Snoop Dogg and his new artist October London, and Thundercat.

From the tracklist, it’s now confirmed that the album will feature the previously released tracks “Where I Go” with HER and “Daydreaming.” On their social media, the duo revealed that the album would be released on vinyl, CD, and limited numbers of cassette tapes, which you can preorder now on the Stones Throw Records web store. There’ll be multiple versions of the vinyl, including one with a special-edition cover designed by Rhymezlikedimez, the animator behind their “86Sentra” video. The cassettes will only be available on June 13.

Why Lawd? is due on June 14 via Stones Throw Records.

  1. “ThankU” Feat. Dave Chappelle
  2. “86Sentra”
  3. “MoveOn”
  4. “KeepHer” Feat. Thundercat
  5. “Distractions”
  6. “Lookin’”
  7. Where I Go” Feat. HER
  8. “Daydreaming”
  9. “FromHere” Feat. Snoop Dogg & October London
  10. “FallThru”
  11. “Battlefield”
  12. “HereIAm”
  13. “OutTheWay” Feat. Rae Khalil
  14. “SheUsed”
  15. “MoreOfIt”
  16. “NVR.RMX”
  17. “DistantSpace”
  18. “WalkOnBy” Feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil
  19. “EvnMore”

Anderson .Paak And Knxwledge Announce Their New NxWorries Album, ‘Why Lawd?’ With ’86Sentra’

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For a while there, it seemed NxWorries fans would never get a follow-up to Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge’s 2016 group debut Yes Lawd!. Although the rapper and producer have been teasing a new album since 2022, the wait felt more like torture with each new single (“Where I Go,” “Daydreaming“) that came without news of the new album.

The wait will finally be over soon, as NxWorries announced the title and release date of their new album along with its latest (first?) single. Why Lawd? will be out on June 7 via Stones Throw. The new single is called “86Sentra” and it does not disappoint. It’s got an animated visualizer depicting the duo cruising in the titular car, a groovy, bass-driven beat, and scintillating, swaggering verses from .Paak in classic rap braggart mode.

The gap between NxWorries albums is understandable, as .Paak has been busy for the past few years, what with dropping the Silk Sonic collaboration with Bruno Mars and popping up on seemingly every artists’ singles. In 2023 alone, he collaborated with Cordae (apparently, on enough songs for a full EP), Shafiq Husayn, Jay Rock, and SiR, in addiiton to starting the ball rolling on a new Free Nationals project AND hosting a podcast, .Paak House Radio. With all that going on, it’s kind of a miracle he had time to get Why Lawd? finished in time for the summer. Thank you Lawd!

Why Lawd? is out 6/7 via Stones Throw Records. Get more info here.

Anderson .Paak Teases The Return Of NxWorries: “It’s Almost Time”

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Anderson .Paak had a legendary 2016. Not only did he release his breakthrough album Malibu which contained the hit song “Come Down” early in the year, but he had a whole second project up his sleeve. That album was called Yes Lawd! and was a collaboration between .Paak and producer Knxwledge. Since then, .Paak’s star has grown exponentially and he scored some major hit songs alongside Bruno Mars. Knxwledge has continued being one of the most prolific beatmakers in hip-hop and worked with plenty of notable artists along the way.

Now, the pair are close to returning with a follow-up album to their 2016 breakthrough. This didn’t come from nowhere, as the duo have released two new songs in the past two years. Last year, they treated fans to their first new song since 2016, “Where I Go” which featured H.E.R. The R&B slow jam sees H.E.R and Anderson .Paak harmonizing beautifully and telling stories of love and lust. Back in May of this year, they followed it up with another new song “Daydreaming.” But a new Instagram post has fans buzzing as new music could be on the way very soon. Check out the post in question below.

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Anderson .Paak Promises NxWorries Return

New singles weren’t the only thing teasing that NxWorries could be back very soon. Back in May, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge announced a joint summer tour together. They played 16 different shows from May to July including a handful of festivals. Both artists have stayed busy independently as well. Anderson .Paak teamed up with Jay Rock and Latto for a new song called “Too Fast (Pull Over) back in July.

Knxwledge hasn’t released much new music of his own since 2020 but he has continued an impressive streak of collaborations with other rappers. Blu, Quelle Chris, Action Bronson, Westside Gunn, and more have all made songs with his instrumentals in recent years. What do you think of Anderson .Paak’s promise that new NxWorries music is on the way soon? Are you excited for what they’re cooking up? Let us know in the comment section below.

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