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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Part of the reason this sophomore album has superseded Yes Lawd is the chemistry between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge.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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Read More: Anderson .Paak Appears To Have A New Flame Following Divorce

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

Read More: Anderson .Paak Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Star

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NxWorries Enlists Earl Sweatshirt And Rae Khalil On “WalkOnBy”

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NxWorries is one of the most experimental duos working today. The pairing of Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge has resulted in some fascinating blends of hip-hop, funk and R&B, and the duo continue to hit the target with their latest single, “WalkOnBy.” While it shares the title with a classic Dionne Warwick single, “WalkOnBy” is a wholly original piece with vocals from Anderson .Paak and stellar guest contributions from Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil.

.Paak holds down the bulk of the song, including the chorus and the first verse, but the guest artists really make the song pop. Earl Sweatshirt doesn’t dish out too many features these days, but the beat is perfectly suited to his sleepy, hyper-articulate wordplay. He sounds effortlessly wistful over the soulful strings. Rae Khalil comes through on the back end of “WalkOnBy” to add to the emotional thrust of the song. She provides the most soulful vocals here, and .Paak’s rasp makes for a perfect compliment. Rae Khalil won a Grammy for working on .Paak’s 2021 single “Lockdown,” so it’s obvious these two know how to make music sound special. NxWorries do it again. No surprise here.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Read More: NxWorries Returns With Fresh New Single “Daydreaming”

NxWorries Continues To Expand Their Sound

Quotable Lyrics:

You mad I made lucrative ties
You in a bind
I’m not, so you feelin’ tight
Exuberant heights, the flight long
I’m too busy fried for you and your plight

Read More: NxWorries Returns To Tease New Album With “86Sentra”

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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 NxWorries Album ‘Why Lawd?’

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Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Announce NxWorries Album 'Why Lawd?'

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge are back as NxWorries, announcing their next album, Why Lawd?, for June 7. The album will feature Dave Chappelle, Thundercat, H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, October London, Charlie Wilson, Rae Khalil, and Earl Sweatshirt.

You can see the tracklist below.

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NxWorries Reveals Star-Studded Tracklist For New Album “Why Lawd?”

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NxWorries are a versatile duo. Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge have worked with tons of musical titans since they released their debut album in 2018, so it should come as no surprise that they called in some of their famous connections for the follow-up, Why Lawd?. It was already going to be exciting to see how .Paak and Knxwledge interacted given the gap between releases, but throwing in legends from the R&B, hip-hop and comedy (!) world is bound to attract curious listeners.

Why Lawd? runs 19 tracks, which is the same length as the first NxWorries album, Yes Lawd. The first album had no guest features, however, whereas Why Lawd? kicks off with an introducing featuring none other than Dave Chappelle. The tracklist gets wilder from there, as Thundercat drops by on “KeepHer”, H.E.R. pops up on “Where I Go,” and Snoop Dogg splits the bill on “FromHere.” Nobody expected to see an Earl Sweatshirt and Anderson .Paak collab anytime soon, yet that’s exactly what fans are going to get on the penultimate track, “WalkOnBy.” Why Lawd? will also feature two appearances by Rae Khalil. Rae is an R&B artists who recently signed to Def Jam through .Paak’s Apesh*t label.

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“Why Lawd?” releases on June 7, 2024

.Paak discussed his decision to revive NxWorries during a recent interview with The Root. He asserted that he wants to constantly challenge himself as an artist, and pushing himself to try new things with Knxwledge was an exciting prospect. “I don’t like to be comfortable,” the singer explained. “I like to push for different sounds and I feel like me and Knxwledge’s sound, NxWorries, is really needed right now.”

What are your thoughts on this tracklist for NxWorries’ Why Lawd? Do you think it will top their first album? Who will have the best appearance on the record? Will this be the best release for each member of the duo? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding NxWorries. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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

Read More: Anderson .Paak Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Star

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