Anderson .Paak – Venice (2LP)
Venice is the vibrant debut album from Anderson .Paak, released in 2014. Blending R&B, hip-hop, funk, and electronic influences, the album is packed with infectious rhythms, textured production, and Paak’s charismatic, gravelly vocals. Tracks like Drugs and Miss Right show off his versatility, moving between slick verses and melodic hooks with ease. Venice offers a snapshot of an artist on the cusp of greatness — raw, experimental, and bursting with potential. It’s an energetic and eclectic starting point that paved the way for his later critically acclaimed albums.