Anderson .Paak is the artist who is defining the next generation of Hip Hop/R&B. With his band, The Free Nationals, .Paak creates an infectious new wave sound rooted in old-school funk and soul. Over the course of his relatively short career, .Paak has worked with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Rapsody, A Tribe Called Quest, and Mac Miller on his certified Gold song, “Dang!” His performance of his single, “Bubblin,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! won him his first GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance in 2019. His latest album, Ventura, was produced by Dr. Dre and features some hip-hop’s biggest players Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, and BJ The Chicago Kid. If all these accolades don’t have you convinced, check out .Paak’s NPR Tiny Desk performance, featuring none other than the man himself–Thundercat! Speaking of Thundercat, he has been the go-to bassist for Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, and now Anderson .Paak. His expertise in funky grooves adds something amazing to every track he plays on, and he’s sure to add that magic to .Paak’s live performance.

Rapper and producer Earl Sweatshirt helped redefine a rap and inspire a generation of millennial rappers with the launch of the rap group Odd Future with Tyler the Creator. Branching off on his own, Earl Sweatshirt produces tracks that have a nonchalant, off-beat vibe but are at the same time deeply personal. Check out his latest album released in November of last year, Some Rap Songs, and his number one song on Spotify, “Chum.”

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Earl Sweatshirt

Thundercat

Tuesday May 21st, 2019

Doors 6:30PM

Show 7:30 PM

Tickets from $29.50

The Met Philadelphia

858 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA 19130

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