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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .PaakJoe Russo / MEGA

Anderson .Paak is one of the most well-respected names in music today. Born Brandon Paak Anderson – his mother was born in South Korea during the Korean war to a Korean woman and a male African American Soldier – Anderson grew up in Ventura, California. He began experimenting with music as a teenager. In the early stages of his career, he worked alongside such major musical influences like Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra, rapper Dumbfounddead, and Dr. Dre. He released his debut album ‘Venice’ in 2014, earning him a buzz that resulted in his second album, ‘Malibu,’ earning critical acclaim. He continued his ascent in the music world with 2018’s ‘Oxnard,’ and 2019’s ‘Ventura.’ As of 2021, he’s won four Grammy Awards – Best Rap Performance (“Bubblin’”), Best R&B Album (‘Ventura’), Best R&B Performance (“Come Home (feat. André 3000)’), and Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Lockdown”). In 2021, Anderson teamed with Bruno Mars to announce Silk Sonic, an R&B-funk-influenced project.

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Anderson .Paak In 2018

Anderson .Paak In 2018ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

Anderson .Paak attends the Billboard 13th Annual Women in Music Awards in 2018. Anderson knows how to dress for an occasion. 

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Anderson.Paak and The Free Nationals

Anderson.Paak and The Free NationalsMAR/Capital Pictures / MEGA

Anderson .Paak is associated with The Free Nationals, an R&B band that has often backed him in live concerts. Anderson is known for his drumming skills, as seen here at the 2019 Reading Festival.

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Anderson .Paak In 2019

Anderson .Paak In 2019MAR/Capital Pictures / MEGA

Anderson .Paak met Ron Avant and Jose Rios while studying at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. They soon were joined by Kelsey Gonzales and Callum Connor, and The Free Nationals were born. While Anderson doesn’t appear on the band’s 2019 album, he’s still connected with the group. 

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Anderson On The Blue Carpet

Anderson On The Blue CarpetJeffrey Mayer/JTMPhotos, Int'l.

Anderson .Paak can class it up. Here, he attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox’s “Spies In Disguise” at El Capitan Theatre on December 04, 2019. 

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