Anderson .Paak
Brandon Anderson (born February 8, 1986), better known as Anderson .Paak, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, and record producer. He became a leading popular music performer of the 2010’s. Paak has won eight Grammy Awards.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brandon Paak Anderson |
| Also known as | Breezy Lovejoy |
| Born | February 8, 1986 Oxnard, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop, funk, soul, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper, musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Drums |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Stones Throw, Steel Wool, OBE, ArtClub, Empire, Aftermath |
| Member of | Silk Sonic, Nxworries |
| Website | www.andersonpaak.com/ |
He is of African American and Korean ancestry.[1] Anderson first appeared as a drummer in his family's church. He began his music career performing under the stage name Breezy Lovejoy.
Anderson later adopted the stage name Anderson .Paak. His first album, Venice, was released in 2014 and became a hit. It featured the singles "Drugs" and "Miss Right”.
His second album, Malibu (2016), featured the singles "The Season / Carry Me", "Am I Wrong", "Room in Here" and "Come Down". The album was nomination for a Grammy.
Paak's third album, Oxnard, was released in 2018. It included the singles "Tints" and "Who R U?" . The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 11.
His fourth album, Ventura (2019), won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2020.
In 2021, Paak and fellow singer-songwriter and musician Bruno Mars formed the duo Silk Sonic. Their first studio album An Evening with Silk Sonic was released on November 12, 2021. In 2022, the duo won four Grammy Awards.