Hi reddit! I'm Anderson .Paak, rapper/songwriter/producer/filmmaker/actor.
My directorial debut, K-Pops!, premiered at TIFF and is out in AMC theaters exclusively this weekend. I'm here to answer your questions! See ya'll at 3-4 PM ET today!
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Synopsis:
Follows a washed-up musician who jumps at the chance to capitalize on his long-lost son's stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more than stardom.
Our trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idqmEVQIVaY
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AMA! Back at around 3-4 PM ET today to answer questions.
by AndersonPaakAMA
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Hi Anderson! Huge fan. What early music inspirations did you have that you still “look up to” today?
Also- I heard your bar Andy’s is fun. Would love to check it out
Hey dude,
What’s your favorite soundtrack?
Ayooo Anderson! The movie sounds dope! I heard you talk about it on Tiger Belly. Any plans for a new solo album??
Do you still hang out with Dumbfoundead?
What is your favourite movie of all time ?
Favorite horror movie ?
How much Korean do you know? And do you go to Korea often?
Hi 👋
What’s something you had to unlearn to level up as an artist?
What’s your favorite cereal?
Hello! I want to start off by saying thank you for being open to an AMA. I have quite a few questions for you!
1. Who were some of your role models growing up?
2. What is some advice you would give someone following in your footsteps?
3. What does a typical “workday” look like?
4. What made you want to go into the film industry?
5. Just for fun – What movie should I watch?
What’s it like working with Nas in the studio?
Who are some artists (musical or otherwise) from the past that you would have loved to collaborate with?
Hey Anderson! Ive been a fan since Malibu hit and loved your music since. If there was one collab you could do who would it be with?
Thanks man as always!
What up Paak? You’re a multi-talented individual across many mediums, but I’d like to know if you have any skills that you would deem as ‘useless’? Thanks for answering questions today!
Love your work, honestly can’t keep up most of the time with how much you do! Congrats on the film release!
What’s a dream collab – artist or maybe genre – that you haven’t checked off the list yet?
Hey Anderson, what’s the most underrated film you’ve seen in the past year?
What is your fav movie experiences at the theater growing up or recently?
Gotta keep them alive! Can’t wait to see the film and live the music.
Just want to say that my daughter loves your work as Prince D. Any secret plans for more Trolls??
Loved the film when i saw it at TIFF. Sequel?
Just wanted to let you know the movie sounds really interesting! Congrats on your debut!
Is there a K-pop group that’s completely surprised you recently and that you would love to collab with?
YES LAWD
Hey Andy, looking forward to seeing your new movie K-Pops! but I have a music question.
You’ve collaborated with some of the best artists alive but is there a bucket list of people that you haven’t got to work with yet that you would really like to?
P.S. Hope we get a new solo album soon YES LAWD
Are you going to do any solo gigs in the UK when you are over here supporting Bruno Mars?
No questions just sending love and prosperity your way, man. Your music has gotten me through some tough times. Music, movies, can’t wait to see your future projects in whatever creative medium, yes lawd!!!
Your Tiny Desk concert is one of my all time favourites. Do you have any background stories related to the filming of that tiny desk?
Early on you had a song w one of my fav producers Jonwayne. Did you guys ever meet, or do remember anything about that era? Pls work w him again !!
You still fuck with wax and herbal t?
Hi Anderson, huge fan of your work! Your discography includes some of my favourite music videos, especially the video for Bubblin. What have you learnt from the very talented MV directors you’ve worked with & how did that help you with directing K-Pops? Also is a UK release coming anytime soon?
how do you vary up your music?
do you use reddit anonymously at all? like frequent any music subs? or look for feedback?
When are you going back on tour???? And when did you decide to get into movies?
Hi .Paak!
Whats the timeline for the next No Worries Album?
Your NxWorries albums are some of my all time favorites. In the Stones Throw pantheon alongside classics like Donuts and Madvillainy. No real question, just saying thank you and please don’t make us wait too long for the next one! YES LAWD!
Hey man just wanted to say Glow Up with Kaytranada is a crazy underrated track.
Thanks for being a unique individual who brings beautiful 2D ideas from your mind into the 3D world!
Are we going to get anymore Silk Sonic in the future?
What are you thoughts on the use of AI in creative work?
I loved Fire in the Sky as the outro song for Shang Chi. If you were asked to come back and make music for a potential sequel would you want to and if possible who would you want to collab with?
I want to learn the Snare Drum. Any tips on building up habits/rhythm?
Are you still in touch with people like Wax and Dumbfounded? I knew you from those days. Rip EOM
Hey .Paak, what is your favorite musical instrument to play?
Who would you love to perform with that you haven’t had the chance to yet? And aside from Bruno, who’s been your favorite person to perform with?
Hey Anderson .Paak, big fan. Couple of questions.
What artist collab/feature has been your favorite so far?
Can you please release the Hollywood Bowl live performance?
When can we expect your next album?
What did you grow up listening to? Do you think that’s influenced the type of music you make now?