Anderson Paak - Full Performance - Live on KCRW, 2016

Anderson .Paak’s arrival came with an emphatic bang! The Oxnard, California native already had Dr. Dre’s stamp of approval, when .Paak’s 2016 breakthrough album “Malibu” sent shockwaves of buzz around the music world. The multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and rapper has a confidence in his debut KCRW performance that isn’t often seen. Revisit this iconic session featuring “Come Down,” “Am I Wrong,” and more.
Set List:
0:00 The Bird
4:12 The Waters
8:04 Am I Wrong
14:16 Put Me Thru
18:55 Come Down
22:44 Room In Here
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[@markmuchina]

Anderson .Paak is definitely one of the most talented artists of his generation.

[@artificialuap]

100%

[@billyves1]

200% !

[@carstenmanz302]

Childish guy, but some songs a really good

[@AGEE_95]

@@carstenmanz302 kinda a childish and not well-written comment, but a decent effort.

[@debrahudson6324]

@@carstenmanz302 Well Bruno chose to collaborate with this child and not with you. No further comment is needed eh young, man? No body is here for you. Jealous much?

[@08mlascelles]

Anderson Paak is almost irritatingly talented! He’s got a unique singing voice, he’s a great rapper and lyricist, he’s charismatic af and to top it all, he can do it all whilst drumming! The way his playing effortlessly sits in the pocket is genuinely incredible!

[@rodneymosley1626]

No doubt about it!

[@elizabethroy5420]

Yes Lawd!!!!

[@mre1love1love]

@@elizabethroy5420 came here to say that. 🙂☮️💜

[@emeryrushmo]

"irritatingly talented" WORD!!!

[@carolewilliams2232]

Yes Lawd I am a very much fan of young Anderson .Paak🎉🎉❤

[@billiegriffiths5925]

His voice is SO smooth. I listen to his Tiny Desk at least once a week. Beautiful music.

[@loubloom5671]

Everyday for two weeks straight for me idk what it is he makes me wanna get into music 🎶

[@Amplifymagic]

Just once a week? Try every day.

[@sschica448]

same!!!

[@mundomagico7787]

Ha! Same.... eeep! And now this! How cool is that? To APs back to back! Weird to see him not in shades, shirt, hat that smile front stage. He looks so young here. Ooooo his voice is sooooo soft and smooth. And lol! Hahaharrrgh skipping the profanities 😂 He’s got that smiley performing vibe just like TANK 😁😁😁😁 (and the Bangas )

[@elizabethroy5420]

I'm 68 and I love Anderson he's so talented, would love too see him in concert 😍🤩

[@popeyemedia]

They did my man dirty with this mixing - can't hear the vocals in the first song!

[@whatisiswhatable]

Which is also one of his best songs

[@popeyemedia]

@@whatisiswhatable You see the guitarist at 4:41 asking them to turn up the vocals on Paak!

[@k1001001]

I agree, the bass was too loud and the vocals are buried.

[@J4uto]

Thank you all who noticed this for fr

[@popeyemedia]

@@J4uto To their defense, I wonder how tight these schedules are booked because I'm assuming they didn't run a rehearsal?

[@jolley517]

Malibu is one of the best albums of the 21st century so far. Criminally underrated

[@boegerweb]

whole heartedly agree. Malibu will be (already is) an enduring classic.

[@stanleyhayward3441]

I don't remember the last time I liked an entire album this much, still hasn't been a better entire project in my opinion since 2016. It transcends funk, hip hop and rock making its own awesome sound, AP is a true legend!

[@jayrob403]

Is Ventura for me bro!

[@ericamccool345]

Malibu may just be the 'What's Going On' for the 21st century...

[@mojorayjones]

He's the Warren Zevon of RnB; he never pens a bad tune!

[@dimakatsokomape298]

I love how he enjoys his music even though he has probably performed it like a thousand times.

[@Julia-ih8vj]

I haven't felt this way about an artist in a long time. Damn!

[@Gosnell4645]

If Andy made an album of just him playing drums and talkin' sh*t you know I'd cop that !!!

[@gokartmozart9430]

Skeletones I like his music better when he plays drums for himself instead of dj/drum machine. His npr tiny desk is one of my favorites

[@scoopwiththeloup9970]

i mean that's pretty much what his albums are lol

[@andrewgillis8572]

I have only seen Narada Michael Walden sit at the drums & funkifize & just talk over - the meter of speech far independent of the strokes

[@valenciomarquis1003]

he reminds me of Prince, Anthony Kiedis, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai, and Cheech of Cheech of Chong all rolled into one

[@timoalx10]

@@gokartmozart9430 the guy is a fu#@in Metronome

[@SharriD]

.Paak's whole body is an instrument! I'm blown away by the varied tones, vocal arrrangements, feelings, and emotions flowing from the center of his being. He has that authentic, original, unmatched talent like Prince, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.

[@mre1love1love]

I agree totally

[@maxwelltwardowski5400]

"You might be in your office, go ahead and jump on your desk you don't need that job let's go"

[@marvinkweyu5206]

Another on me!

[@samsnuff8323]

Yes you do need that job just be a square till you get off its horrible but just hate the game and work your way out of it.

[@jentryhaskins9189]

Its artist like this guy that leave the people hungry for music like his.

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Heard of him but never heard him. Watched Tiny Desk and dam! I am a fan now!!

[@wawa1382]

Okay so nobody gonna talk about how fine his moves are ? He really be giving a entirely wholesome performance from his vocals cords to the tip of his finger. Loving every bit of it

[@Alipoema]

Sometimes I watch just for the moves 😍🤪

[@UFCnator]

When he is exhausted he sounds even better 😄

[@pammatthew2623]

Anderson is feeling that beat.

[@OrSaar]

greatest album in the last 10 years

[@spotlhg]

The "Let's Dance" interlude is magic

[@Amplifymagic]

I used to listen to the Tiny Desk Concert every day but now I have to listen to this as well.

[@albertoaguirre9539]

dont you love it

[@caiomonteiro4995]

This boy's got too much swag to be ignored

[@getinvolved2058]

When you see Anderson Paak, you have the proof that some people have been blessed by the Sky...RESPECT.

[@danilogabriel_]

HIS ENERGY. It just... fills the room. I LOVE THIS GUY! That new school swag with that old school vibe!

[@denverjohnson5640]

That had to be the best traffic jam in LA history!

[@Dermolab-arg]

best artist in last 20 years

[@shanewhitney8676]

Did not expect that badass Bowie interlude!

[@paulfeery12]

"But don't I make it look easy? Don't I make it look good?". Yes, you do buddy.

[@Snook_]

So underated, no comments for 8 months lol

[@rodneymosley1626]

I first heard of Anderson Paak recently from the Leave the door open" cut, and I've been searching and listening to all his stuff. Dude!! Where has this guy been, or where have i been? He is straight LEGIT! This is my type of music!

[@alexaviervelazquez748]

Same here man, just struck some gold.

[@kebo7579]

Same here! 💯💯

[@MrsEwat]

You were right the second time…where have YOU been? Lol! 4 solo albums, 1 collab album as Nx Worries with Knowledge, 4 Grammys, sold out concerts…some brilliant artists are not household names, but that makes them no less brilliant. If you’re looking for another amazing set, I would suggest his Grubhub concert. Welcome to the .Paak House…

[@Obsessedbybeauty]

I’m glad he’s finally getting some recognition!

[@jsdzx]

Same I’m upset with myself for being this sleep.

[@deannaseguin4342]

Loved his tiny desk.....loving this even more!!!!

[@juliapagano3961]

11:43 is INSANEEEE, THIS TRANSITION IS GENIUS

[@sharitaylor3142]

🔥🔥🔥

[@derrickakins35]

My God, that guitar on Room in here...🙌

[@enrikagreathouse7692]

why is Anderson Paak soooo dope! with the groove!!

[@nflikt]

Don't question it... just be thankful we have him to make up for all the trash that comes out these days.

[@js7660]

I wish they did Sillicon Valley too. Underrated song off that album.

[@valeregeron2273]

insane soul ballad

[@samurileverest8897]

One of my favorite songs.. incredible

[@catdad03]

That song is amazing, all of that ass you carrying, you gotta be shitting me, all that body that you came with, but where are you mentally

[@jdrums95]

he did mention no profanity and I love that song so much but it’s all about fake tits lmao

[@Hilario440]

0

[@nicolewooten2436]

He got me moving with him...If u ain't feeling this as him...Baby this man here

[@madelineblais]

Bopping to the interlude over here

[@cassiopancini8744]

Room in Here is so underrated! What a song!

[@akilamarouche6403]

The winner of theses years ✌✌✌✌✌🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒👌👌👌👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤💘💘💘💘💘👄

[@tongueincheekclothing9701]

Malibu is up there with Songs in the Key of Life, Kind of Blue, Axis Bold of Love, A Love Supreme, Awaken My Love, DAMN, What's Going On, etc. Such a great album. A marriage of styles and an amazing talent!!! Love Anderson. Paak!!!

[@v.i.pdance8903]

My phone :1% Me listening to this My phone : i'll wait

[@cornelliusjrodidika5797]

Wow, no one relates 2 years later.

[@matthewspencer6669]

"You might be in your office, go ahead and jump on your desk, you don't need that job, let's go!"

[@carolynfigueroa7413]

Down and dirty real music ....entire band is so talented

[@lakesiawatkins6650]

This live performance needs to be on vinyl

[@melisa592]

I think I´m in Love

[@leoslovato]

Anderson .Paak, a gift from Music God for us

[@madokag]

I'd love to wake up every morning listening to this...

[@michelealaurindo8764]

All I can think of is jamiraquai ....Anderson is just 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ebonyreddock3782]

Man, when he kicked into "Let's Dance" I got all excited. But he's just a tease. I never knew I needed a Anderson Paak version of that song until now.

[@mmburp6320]

I was wondering why nobody had mentioned this!!! This had me absolutely sent. I was like oh damn he's really about to bless our unworthy asses 😂

[@marlanasumpter9457]

He loves his craft he is dead ass tired and giving respect to the music

[@Gudiweed]

when i see Paak i hit the like button immediately

[@reconeix]

This is some fine musicianship. Not to mention, funky and authentic.

[@flaabr]

Can we talk about how accurately he censored all the explicit words in come down? Lol

[@novededezembro]

This guy represents all the good taste, virtuoses related and tied to the amazing Afro American music/culture. Funky, Jazzy, soul,.. rapping.. a true artist… A rare gem 💎 Let’s enjoy 😊

[@briandrum1]

I JUST discovered Anderson (no, not living under a rock, just not my “style” of music) and have to say, good god he’s fucking smooth as hell!! Not just singing, but he’s got some serious chops on the kit!

[@raymonds7492]

His genres are Neo soul, R&B and hip Hop

[@kimimyles4745]

Yassss So Precious!!!! She Can't Dance She Can't Move!!!! Let's Go

[@desireesims562]

I NEED to see this man live w every fiber in my body, one day Paak, one day.

[@joaobatistaalves3758]

Brazil,Ubatuba, beautiful

[@frederikrobert-lacasse7102]

that yes lawd whisper at the begining lol

[@talon3684]

Paak be a full-on MOOD. Love his freshness and originality. Talented brother

[@jipes]

love the way the Free Nationals can play live with a backtrack with so many stops and breaks great musicianship Big Up ! Anderson is such a fabulous singer and performer Love his "Malibu" album big time !

[@ricardocortescastillo936]

I am Colombian, I heartily congratulate this great artist, I am proud to see this great human being, virtuous. Michael must be enjoying himself in heaven.

[@darkbluebossa]

Somebody said in another video that Anderson is a lot better live. I agree. Love his drumming and the band is amazing

[@popeyemedia]

yeah the energy of a live performance is kind of indescribable - brings out different parts of the song I didn't hear the first time around

[@bubbaray6763]

Yeah the Free Nationals are his band and they're pretty dang good. You should check out their album that dropped earlier this year.

[@darkbluebossa]

@@bubbaray6763 Cool! Didnt know they have an album. Checking now. Thanks for the tip

[@popeyemedia]

@@bubbaray6763 album was absolute fire

[@mark_reviews-reddit]

Paak with the Free Nationals is magical. Literally way way way better than record.

[@georgialake]

AP is so well practiced and professional. He's an outstanding performer.

[@ahmadk.alshafeey665]

I very much agree.

[@carolynfigueroa7413]

Silk Sonic yes yes more please

[@sly17171]

Paak reminds me of Van Hunt ( on the first track), an underrated artist with that unique tone.... and Tony Thompson would be proud of that drum bit of 'Let's Dance'

[@FarGoneFrom]

Bass player working overtime

[@AnaGarcia-sm7hc]

He puts mi mind at ease...

[@natanaelhalim8973]

this performance is underrated

[@nadzingers]

Guess best thing about working from home is being able to jump on my desk and not destroying office property. Also, that transition to Let's Dance is siiiiiiick!!! Cheeky Andy's so so underrated!

[@jaybabiigurl21]

His voice can not be imitated... I love it!

[@ectofxproductions987]

Mr. Paak....by far, amongst the most entertaining and talented producers I've seen....

[@kristenisreal]

He’s so much better live. Brilliant artist. It’s like his albums have a compressed sound so I always prefer to listen to him live.

[@J.Galaz.]

Best live performance on internet.

[@eveberger5981]

11:43 - lets dance

[@emmanuelgordon2641]

one of a handful of artists who sound just as good live as they do in the studio

[@AletheaThomas_47]

The man is so multi-talented and can beat the hell outta some drums! Nice voice too.

[@nikitabarlow1112]

Far out. Anderson is tired af and still slaying. What a killer

[@billydwilson8017]

Dude just isn't big as he should be..Spread the word..so mad talented

[@denverjohnson5640]

What a difference a year made!

[@rachelhwung5822]

LOVE HIS MUSIC SO MUCH!

[@adamrudofker6220]

'lets go smoke' right after the last note lol

[@JGreyCodes]

too smooth 😄he does it so effortlessly right?

[@jodynicoleb]

I am feeling this version of Come Down. He looks like he is having so much fun with it too.

[@levin.l4817]

6:04 -- just listen until 6:14 dammmm

[@thebogzilla]

"Am I Wrong" So darn good!!

[@grug_g]

This guy is still blasted from last night

[@robingeorge7151]

Anderson. Paak is LEGEND! I saw him perform live in Cape Town South Africa in 2017, will always remember his performance.

[@yaelcarradori]

what a simple way to change your day vibes, just press play :)

[@lorainebarnes4630]

Now THIS. IS. TALENT. We need more quality music and real talent like this. This session always lighten up ma mood. 🥰

[@drakefrazier2712]

Anderson .Paak: *Censors himself for the channel* DJ: "Hell yeah dog, Imma just play the explicit mix"

[@mrawesome5858]

I wish I was stuck on the 101 listening to this on that day this aired...

[@Lockingatyou]

Paak is on another level

[@eratopavlidi7930]

whoohooooo he's on fire 🔥🔥🔥💖💖love that boy !!!!

[@cerditofeliz1]

11:50 LITERALLY MADE ME SCREAM

[@LazerBaconCruzer]

Whats the name of that song?

[@cerditofeliz1]

@@LazerBaconCruzer LETS DANCE - DAVID BOWIE

[@ChartierHHDS]

Never thought me and Anderson would have the same percussion technique! 800th comment btw!

[@mizantr000p]

i fuckinnnn loooove himmmmmm n his voice n groove n uuuugggghhhhhhhhrrrrrrrrrr

[@timeclock5771]

With his CUUUUUUUUTE ASS!!! This my first time seeing his face without the sunglasses! Def eye candy

[@umraansyed]

He was at his hungriest and prime here in my opinion.

[@dreww.7895]

Maybe hungriest but not his prime. This soul has much to offer still!!🖤🖤

[@umraansyed]

@@dreww.7895 hes at his best here. He hasn’t gotten better since then. Not being in your prime doesn’t mean u suck or don’t have more to offer. Just means you’re at your creative peak. He’ll always be good

[@jonnathansingh3705]

@@umraansyed no

[@umraansyed]

@@jonnathansingh3705 yep

[@matheusleao2035]

this guy is legendary

[@andreabarrera29]

What an album, never gets old for me. 🔥🥵

[@tydontworry3846]

Preachhh

[@athoughtfulape]

Amen

[@valeregeron2273]

top of his game with malibu, never really matched that album after.

[@carolynfigueroa7413]

Coming back for my daily dose

[@flipczech]

Where's T-Nava?!!!! Still beautiful. Anderson, thank you you for your beautiful music. It fills my soul with sun.

[@dupuyloveable]

On all levels..Anderson is the the TRUTH! lol

[@welcometothecrewniverse9209]

this was a powerful performance from Anderson and the Free Nationals