Anderson .Paak On ‘Oxnard,’ Advice From Dr. Dre, And His Tribute To Mac Miller | For The Record

In mid-November, Anderson .Paak released his latest album, ‘Oxnard.’ The 14-track project is executive produced by his label boss Dr. Dre and features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Pusha-T, Snoop Dogg, and Q-Tip. On the latest episode of ‘For The Record,’ the Aftermath Entertainment artist sat down with Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman to discuss the making of ‘Oxnard,’ soaking in knowledge from Dr. Dre, and paying tribute to his late friend and collaborator Mac Miller on “Cheers.”
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1:23 Anderson .Paak explains the concept behind 'Venice,' 'Malibu,' and 'Oxnard'
4:16 The valuable lesson Anderson .Paak learned from Dr. Dre
7:10 Anderson .Paak discusses why he took aim at Trump on "6 Summers"
11:07 Rob and Anderson .Paak discuss the meaning behind the song "Saviers Road"
12:50 Anderson .Paak talks working with Pusha-T on "Brother's Keeper"
16:39 How Anderson .Paak's tribute song to Mac Miller came together
18:46 Why Q-Tip was so eager to work with Dr. Dre on "Cheers"
19:46 Anderson .Paak explains what actually inspired the chorus of his Mac Miller collab "Dang!"
22:18 Rob remembers when Mac played him "Dang!" for the first time
24:09 Anderson .Paak raps a verse from JAY-Z's "U Don't Know"

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Thanks !

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this some good content curation and management. respects Genius.

[@ZxPizarro91]

RIP Malcolm... Thank you for paying tribute to my brother.. He's the reason why I even started listening to Anderson. Great interview.

[@harrynicholson7170]

This guy’s cool af.

[@AlexLopez-te4lw]

Finally an interview where they talk about the actual music. Paak has had so many interviews where they just talking about the same topics.

[@dachopup8495]

Oxnard album was a incredible piece of work man good to see hip hop still has a heartbeat

[@KalElKryptonsFinest]

'is" it's not disposable.

[@ErikGiovani]

YES LAWD

[@mid-sizesedan488]

Yes Lawd!

[@benjaminkoskinen5835]

TRUE artist. This guy deserves success more than anyone! 🙌🏼

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

Yes lawd! RIP Mac Miller give him the Grammy!!!!! 🙏🏻✨✨✨

[@dayf50]

When they say artists nowadays lack music knowledge or talent, I show them this.. Thanks Anderson Paak. to be that artists that defy the odds, yes lawd!

[@agnesjohnson9813]

Celebrate on history now music 🎵 amazing song

[@BGREAT88]

This album was pure flames and refreshing at the same time. I needed this album as a lover of music.

[@Thedrizzlestick495]

RIP Mac Miller him and wiz put a big impact in my freshman year(2009) throughout high school

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

awesome Cool good music RlP Mac Miller dope lyricist play word poetry hip-hop real favorite rapper

[@pallaslol]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR DON‘T @ ME

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too me dope Awesome hip-hop real top list one year Anderson park Oxnard 2018 album best ever Anderson park magic black movie

[@andreqdominguez8226]

U think so?

[@jeremy0828]

Swimming is better imo but this is a very close second

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@99PALLAS BEATS

[@jujuondebeat]

Anderson’s music is the shit and he’s so down to earth. Fuck I love him

[@AKGaming3]

OXNARD IS FIRE

[@dgg-c8h]

I remember the first time I heard Malibu, life changing

[@pomarancza6672]

Tomorrow is gonna be the day when I finally sit down and listen to Anderson Paaks albums. Can't wait 🎶😋✌🏼

[@justinegonzalez7643]

~ hopin u had a transcendental experience ~

[@EthanMarkMusic]

Always good to hear a .Paak interview, but you asked him literally the EXACT same questions as everyone else.

[@mhrndzs]

Humble man, YES LAWD!

[@redshirts4757]

BEST *TEETH* IN THE GAME

[@PS3rocks09]

Dre and Q-tip working together. Got damn

[@jasoncharleslucero9991]

Anyone see that at 20:43 Paak breaks down a bit, shit I felt that too.

[@richyanderson6086]

Poor guy has had a hard run, lossing 2 friends in a short time at such young ages would hurt.

[@pupshartman3309]

Much love keep doing your thing reppin the city OXNARD

[@imfrombmf_7258]

This shyt gone bang for atleast 6 summers summers summers but ain't shyt gone change for atleast 3 summers

[@centralcal6604]

Anderson paak is like the Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder of hip-hop at this point.🙌🙌

[@basedjj93]

Down to earth dude, Oxnard is 🔥🔥 yes lawwwd!

[@exotic.olive.oil.taster.1999]

Oxnard underrated

[@scarrood]

I love this man🔥

[@mckennakirk37]

I love this man

[@spitballLemon]

oxnard was crazy good, no one talked abt it... whack

[@john1120]

Why don't we talk about Nx Worries now that is nice body of work created by Anderson Paak & Knxwledge

[@EL_JAY_06]

john1120 my favorite.

[@JohnsonAgnes]

Oxned ❤wayheexphis word he comefromtell

[@lupemejia5021]

Awesome interview

[@swaggyd8386]

805 where you at

[@saganpetrsmith]

Oxnard > Daytona
Oxnard > Invasion of privacy
Oxnard > Scropion
Oxnard > Victory Lap
Oxnard > ?
Oxnard > Nasir
Ta13oo> Oxnard
Ta13oo > Book of Ryan
Ta13oo = Care For Me
Ta13oo > ye.
Ta1300 = Kids See Ghosts
Fight me.

[@Lukas-_]

Kids See Ghost?

[@saganpetrsmith]

@@Lukas-_ Kids See Ghosts is tied with Oxnard

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the caters everything love the career v eminen kamikaze Jay rock redemption black thought stream of thought vol 2

[@jeremy0828]

Swimming?

[@olos6149]

> any of our opinions

[@rwhfilms1299]

Yes LAWD!!!

[@SteeloCSC]

Can anyone tell me where I can find that jacket paak is wearing. I must have that jacket.

[@MitchellTeeRapz]

Love the album brotha

[@arturomeneses3386]

YA!! For tha OX

[@Lolly_Popp]

YES LAWD!

[@ajuiced07]

YES LAWD!!!!!!

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Anderson park Oxnard awesome Cool good music sound the message dope favorite rapper awesome dope music good Listen poetry hip-hop the message

[@merfmanbaby6992]

Are you a bot

[@Sage.777]

21:17 The Oxnard came out Anderson Foo!! lol 😆

[@GabuGusto]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@agnesjohnson9813]

Ander,Paak Des he's Flower now.😊...

[@agnesjohnson9813]

Of the RECORD HE DES IHIS MUSIC.

[@heyopc]

I want robs jacket

[@Mezutwins]

❤️

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❤

[@louisb4813]

❤️❤️❤️🕶

[@artxnio]

I've never been this early, it's 3 am here btw.

[@Thedrizzlestick495]

Its 2pm in California 41 mins after you said this to put it in perspective

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Anderson park Oxnard awesome Cool good music hip-hop real good music the message music favorite song inspired cool

[@omhargarcia6770]

Best video

[@NewPowerBand]

Nice

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

That Jay-z album is my childhood.

[@DroOnTheTrack]

🔈🔈🔈🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pleshakmusicmarketing804]

It's a hard song

[@jayceontaylor8195]

8:55 “a frustrated generation that don’t know how to deal with what’s going on in the world” oh if only you knew...

[@MakhalanyaneMotaung]

Early 🤘🏾🤘🏾👊🏾

[@BENJAMINDOUGLASPEARS]

What about wAx and herbal t you should help them get some attention, "brothers keeper"..... watch summertime feat breezy Lovejoy

[@danmoore1322]

Nice bowling shoes though

[@loveyababby1]

What happened to you breezy?

[@thedeadpresidentsvevo5871]

Yo

[@logananaya]

BET

[@EenMagnetron]

Malibu > Oxnard tho

[@blackl1steddrums]

duh

[@frvnkie_fjg]

Easily

[@a7onzo_]

Exactly but they’re both amazing in their own lanes

[@Allanrpsx]

Venice > Oxnard

[@olos6149]

He looks like a blasian doctor Octavious

[@SalJordan]

Cmon but dreee wuttfuuuujjk

[@hadrianmuhammad1836]

I taught he was Ronaldinho tbh

[@jacksont1125]

Looks more like Sturridge imo but good shout

[@youngdaggerdicklol7208]

Here before 60 views

[@blackl1steddrums]

Hes a musician not a rapper

[@Nice-music585]

15 people got no soul.

[@atm.ta3356]

29th

[@logananaya]

fawkkk

[@passpace10]

He makes music for old folk

[@SERIEA95]

passpace10 wrinkled old foot soles foks hahah guwaaap

[@Waluigi-vr4qz]

passpace10 Well im 18 and find the album amazing.

[@kellyandchris1985]

Never heard him never will

[@ErikGiovani]

Ock Knottin

[@Waluigi-vr4qz]

Ock Knottin just curious who Will you rather listen to?