Anderson Paak, born Brandon Paak Anderson in 1986, is an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer. He released his debut mixtape in 2012 and gained wider recognition with albums like Venice, Malibu, Oxnard, and Ventura, earning multiple Grammy Awards along the way. Paak is also known for his dynamic collaborations, including the duo NxWorries with producer Knxwledge and the chart-topping Silk Sonic project with Bruno Mars. His music blends soulful vocals, rap, and live instrumentation, consistently earning both critical acclaim and commercial success.