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I was driving from DC to Charlotte, NC. I was listening to the breakfast club interview with him on it. So I decided to give MALIBU a listen on Spotify. Would you believe me if I told you that I listened to the THE BIRD on repeat for 4 hours straight? I did not switch songs until I got to my hotel in CHARLOTTE. That's what you call good music. We need more like you PAAK. Need more like you bruh!
I just discovered him and I'm 76 yrs young !! I play the drums like that my licks and grooves from the 60/70s to see and hear someone so young play and have so much soul it's supersonic and with Bruno Mars it's killing thank you brought music back into my heart ...peace
those guys, including Anderson .Paak, Big Baby D.R.A.M, Isaiah Rashad and more are changing the game at a speed we don't really conceive as it is happening before our eyes. Bringing back soul, funk and jazz roots to hip-hop, like a tribe called quest, the roots, d'angelo, erykah & the whole soulquarians crew did it at their time... Such a happy feeling to see this rise taking more and more amplitude
Only heard of Anderson .Paak from the track Leave The Door Open. Now clicking the like button on all his tunes I listen to. Beautiful voice and musically talented. Fantastic...
@@misspbrown2566 I'm a little confused what you're asking. There's a song by Mac Miller and Anderson Paak called "Dang". It's sooooo good. Give it a listen!
@@brandonpett1555 Found a list and selected the 2017 live version with Jon Batiste. Thanks for the heads up. your right it is "sooooo good" Have The Best day today.
"You grew up in the home beside me I always had a friend to call How could I make it here without you? I pray I leave before you're gone" This shit hits me so hard every time, i relate so much to these lines. I had my friends during some of the hardest parts of my life, some of the best people ive ever met. Trully gratefull.
The other morning my Lyft driver put this song on, saying he picked it out just for me. I was on my way to work at 5.30am, it was snowing and dark, the song just fit the mood PERFECTLY. I had a huge smile on my face the whole ride, now I can’t stop listening to this song. THANK YOU AHMED!!
A bird with the word came to me The sweetness of a honeycomb tree And now my luck was taking over me Couldn't fake it if I wanted to I had to wake up just to make it through I got my patience and I'm making do I learned my lessons from the ancient roots I choose to follow what the greatest do A bird with the word came to me The sweetness of a honeycomb tree And now my luck was taking over me Couldn't fake it if I wanted to I had to wake up just to make it through I got my patience and I'm making do I learned my lessons from the ancient roots I choose to follow what the greatest do [Verse 1] I'm repping for the longest cycle, mm My uncles had to pay the cost, mm My sister used to sing to Whitney, mm My mama caught the gambling bug, mm We came up in a lonely castle, mm My papa was behind them bars, mm We never had to want for nothing, mm Said all we ever need is love, mm We see the same things Oh-oh-oh We sing the same songs Oh-oh-oh We feel the same grief Oh-oh-oh Bleed the same blood You grew up in the home beside me I always had a friend to call How could I make it here without you? MM I pray I leave before you're gone [Hook] A bird with a word came to me The sweetness of a honeycomb tree And now I look, what's taking over me Couldn't fake it if I wanted to I had to wake up, just to make it through I got my patience and I'm making do I learned my lessons from the ancient roots I choose to follow what the greatest do A bird with the word came to me The sweetness of a honeycomb tree And now my luck was taking over me Couldn't fake it if I wanted to I had to wake up just to make it through I got my patience and I'm making do I learned my lessons from the ancient roots I choose to follow what the greatest do [Outro] Hey, my little youth is crying I'm almost home, almost home Look no further riots, mm Working my fingers to the bone See I do the best I can, mm Mama was a farmer, mm Papa was a goner, mm
You need both food and water to survive. see what im getting at ? Both Frank and Anderson are super talented and the music world is better with both of them in it.
+eric garcia A good musician (that's well rounded anyways) pays attention to both. It's what makes the actual music itself timeless in a way especially when you an hum along to your favorite lyrics. If lyrics aren't as important as the music itself then jazz/classical would be topping the billboards. And Frank Ocean's music is far from "boring as hell" so I don't even see how you can make that argument. Having great music plus amazing lyrics is an extra win compared to someone with great music and alright/good lyrics.
There have been times in my life where this song has brought me to tears. Knowing his story and everything he went through....He put his whole life on wax on this album. Completely and honestly. Not many of us are ever that honest even with ourselves. "I do the best that I can"
I love and honor this song so much. It's actually my life theme song as we speak. It reminds me that regardless of all the odds stacked up against you, to follow the Greats and stay in the path of righteousness ANYWAY. Though I know he's referencing musical Greats, I translate it to relate to my life and circumstances to the Greats before me that were righteous, ethical, morally straight and raw/authentic. I'm so grateful for this song.
No matter how old or young you are, no matter where you come from and what ethnicity you are. You have to appreciate good music. Anderson .Paak always makes me happy, his music, his voice is a gift from heaven. Any time I am feeling down I always listen to Malibu. This albums speaks to everyone in a different way. With all the chaos going on in the world it is a good breath of fresh air to see this type of music is out there.
I think Musiq has a better voice but Anderson blends the the traditional elements of R'nB better than Musiq does and playing the drums is the cherry on top
Sounds like: Marvin merged with Andre 3000 merged with Mos Def merged with Gnarls B merged with a distinct flow, vision and sound all Anderson. True music. True genius. Love this album. Love this artist. He is what we've needed for so long.
I HEARD THIS SONG & OF HIM FOR THE 1ST TIME IN THE SHOP WHILE GETTING MY HAIR DONE 1/25/17 FRI & WAS LIKE " DAMN, WHO IS THIS?' I LOVE HIS STYLE....DO YO THANG SWEETIE!!!!!
Beautiful song!! Been on repeat all day jus ordered Malibu and Venice from Best Buy the other day. Can't wait to listen to both albums in their entirety
Paak and the Free Nationals are all I Want to listen to since I discovered the groove about a month ago, via Bruno Mars...thanks for putting Paak on the map Bruno...abundantly well deserved and just waiting for that bump into the spotlight...this is a phase shift for me, everything is changed hereafter because of them, life will never be processed in the same way...it's thankfully easier to manage life and I am grateful, even if I am late to the show, I'm better for having arrived.
Here after reading the insane article about his childhood. This song hits even harder now than it did before. Wishing all the happiness and success possible to you AP.
I felt it... "My little you just crying, I'm almost home. Look no further riots, im working my fingers to the bon. See I do the best I can. Mama was a farmer, papa was a goner"
The vibe this song brings to start the album is just perfect. You can feel the trustfulness and pain from ear bar. Thanks for becoming one of my top artist .Paak.
I'm just trynna understand what I was doing with my life before this
This.
lol true shit.
Really though !! Lls that's what I can't help but think how did this man slip under my radar
Yeah slept on this too! My ear isn't as close to the streets as it used to be
you where doing a different this before this "this"!
am i right of nah?
Whose listening still in 2024? Classic
That would be me. This groove stays fresh! 👍🏾
Hello!
My ringtone has been this song since 2017, I got a new one and came here to download the song to put it back again.
yes lawd!
best Paak album !
And to think this guy was homeless with his wife and kid when they were younger....truly inspirational. Massive respect for this guy. What a singer.
patagonais
So was Bruno, watch his story on 60 minutes (RUclips)
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I was driving from DC to Charlotte, NC. I was listening to the breakfast club interview with him on it. So I decided to give MALIBU a listen on Spotify. Would you believe me if I told you that I listened to the THE BIRD on repeat for 4 hours straight? I did not switch songs until I got to my hotel in CHARLOTTE. That's what you call good music. We need more like you PAAK. Need more like you bruh!
Terrence Trafton that's what I'm doing
same
Whole album is godlike my guy you gotta listen to the other masterpieces on it
this song is amazing
Same here. finding it hard to move on to track 2... this has everything I like in music
I just discovered him and I'm 76 yrs young !! I play the drums like that my licks and grooves from the 60/70s to see and hear someone so young play and have so much soul it's supersonic and with Bruno Mars it's killing thank you brought music back into my heart ...peace
those guys, including Anderson .Paak, Big Baby D.R.A.M, Isaiah Rashad and more are changing the game at a speed we don't really conceive as it is happening before our eyes. Bringing back soul, funk and jazz roots to hip-hop, like a tribe called quest, the roots, d'angelo, erykah & the whole soulquarians crew did it at their time... Such a happy feeling to see this rise taking more and more amplitude
Raphael Don't forget Goldlink
That Soulquarian era was amazing! I often go back and visit. Glad he’s carrying the torch of great music
Listen to Brent Faiyaz, Masego, & Smino
Amen id like this shit twice if i could
Raphael How does the main man not get mentioned? J Dilla is the goat dude, he influenced all those names massively. Rest In Peace J, we miss you.
Only heard of Anderson .Paak from the track Leave The Door Open. Now clicking the like button on all his tunes I listen to. Beautiful voice and musically talented. Fantastic...
If you haven't heard "Dang" yet, look for it.
@@brandonpett1555 Puzzled, why the humph reply?
@@misspbrown2566 I'm a little confused what you're asking. There's a song by Mac Miller and Anderson Paak called "Dang". It's sooooo good. Give it a listen!
@@brandonpett1555 Found a list and selected the 2017 live version with Jon Batiste. Thanks for the heads up. your right it is "sooooo good" Have The Best day today.
Come Down & Make It Better are my absolute faves!
Rhythmic, hip-hop esque vocals layered over a jazz track.... It's nice to hear someone's roots reflected so clearly in their music
THAT SAX
+Dana Gawlak That's a trumpet sweetie.
+Dana Gawlak trump
lol hip hop vocals? don't think so Mr critique
Rickey Williams I'm glad I have u in my life to guide me (':
"You grew up in the home beside me
I always had a friend to call
How could I make it here without you?
I pray I leave before you're gone"
This shit hits me so hard every time, i relate so much to these lines. I had my friends during some of the hardest parts of my life, some of the best people ive ever met. Trully gratefull.
this song never gets old for me .... it still gives me goosebumps and tears
Me too! It's my favorite. So much emotion🥺. I just want to give him a hug everytime I hear it.
I had goosebumps while I read this comment 😂🎉
I love everything about this mans voice
its kinda like kendrick lamar both are very talented
You have the reason
It’s a more soulful Kendrick. Perfect.
his voice is very distinct, like Chance the Rapper
Kinda like Curtis Mayfield
The other morning my Lyft driver put this song on, saying he picked it out just for me. I was on my way to work at 5.30am, it was snowing and dark, the song just fit the mood PERFECTLY. I had a huge smile on my face the whole ride, now I can’t stop listening to this song. THANK YOU AHMED!!
damn. imagine having a lyft driver recommend your exact taste in music... you guys must've met in your past life, that's too fkn crazy 😂
I can totally see him and Kendrick doing a collab over this kind of beat. Kendrick puts on his light voice over the beat. This needs to happen
v Bocaj or you could just let the man have his song 😀
Wow, I just accidentally read your comment. Your prayers have been answered :D
Just predicted the future man nice
v Bocaj and now they have a song together 😭
they did TINTS and it slaps
A bird with the word came to me
The sweetness of a honeycomb tree
And now my luck was taking over me
Couldn't fake it if I wanted to
I had to wake up just to make it through
I got my patience and I'm making do
I learned my lessons from the ancient roots
I choose to follow what the greatest do
A bird with the word came to me
The sweetness of a honeycomb tree
And now my luck was taking over me
Couldn't fake it if I wanted to
I had to wake up just to make it through
I got my patience and I'm making do
I learned my lessons from the ancient roots
I choose to follow what the greatest do
[Verse 1]
I'm repping for the longest cycle, mm
My uncles had to pay the cost, mm
My sister used to sing to Whitney, mm
My mama caught the gambling bug, mm
We came up in a lonely castle, mm
My papa was behind them bars, mm
We never had to want for nothing, mm
Said all we ever need is love, mm
We see the same things
Oh-oh-oh
We sing the same songs
Oh-oh-oh
We feel the same grief
Oh-oh-oh
Bleed the same blood
You grew up in the home beside me
I always had a friend to call
How could I make it here without you? MM
I pray I leave before you're gone
[Hook]
A bird with a word came to me
The sweetness of a honeycomb tree
And now I look, what's taking over me
Couldn't fake it if I wanted to
I had to wake up, just to make it through
I got my patience and I'm making do
I learned my lessons from the ancient roots
I choose to follow what the greatest do
A bird with the word came to me
The sweetness of a honeycomb tree
And now my luck was taking over me
Couldn't fake it if I wanted to
I had to wake up just to make it through
I got my patience and I'm making do
I learned my lessons from the ancient roots
I choose to follow what the greatest do
[Outro]
Hey, my little youth is crying
I'm almost home, almost home
Look no further riots, mm
Working my fingers to the bone
See I do the best I can, mm
Mama was a farmer, mm
Papa was a goner, mm
americaine
Whole album has been on repeat since it came out
Word.
palabra
+Tigran Grigoryan To be fair he's not a rapper so it was pretty dumb to put him there in the first place.
first time I heard of him was on that cypher and dismissed him. Glad I looked up his other stuff..
Esteban Amorfelizidad is it on RUclips
ABSOLUTE GENIUS. ONE OF THE BEST ARTISTS OF THE LAST 20 YEARS
This Young Blackman is OLD! Soul...Ole School...Smooth Black Brilliance! 👏👏👏❤👏👏👏
What a beautiful song
This track breaks and fills my heart all at once. Beautiful.
Anderson :Paak > Frank Ocean cuz I don't know what you have been smoking if you think otherwise..! Anderson is bleeding music!! He is pure soul!
It would be nice if Frank released some new music every once and a while though.
You need both food and water to survive. see what im getting at ?
Both Frank and Anderson are super talented and the music world is better with both of them in it.
im so happy this nigga isnt another trap rapper. thank you xxl
monsta7843ful this nigga ain't a rapper period
WastedBananas shut the fuck up
Lim-jahey hes not tho
He was classically trained
A suitable replacement for the Frank Ocean album we've been waiting for
+Jio'vanni Delvalle this song is definitely up there with any Frank Ocean song
Isn't being a good musician what matters? Who cares how good lyrics are if the music itself is boring as hell. yoh just proved my point
+eric garcia A good musician (that's well rounded anyways) pays attention to both. It's what makes the actual music itself timeless in a way especially when you an hum along to your favorite lyrics. If lyrics aren't as important as the music itself then jazz/classical would be topping the billboards. And Frank Ocean's music is far from "boring as hell" so I don't even see how you can make that argument. Having great music plus amazing lyrics is an extra win compared to someone with great music and alright/good lyrics.
i find this better than Channel Orange i
forsure
channel Orange is completely overatted. Way too many instrumentals
his voice and soul is something ancient
I dig this.
Sanai Woojong I love this***
Who doesn’t
Me too
me too
Same here
Make sure you have proper headphones if you may have not heard it the first time .
yes..you are on point bout the headphones . ..I listened to this album rocking skullcandy hesh 2nd it was bumping . ..album of the year hands down!!!
Sennheiser HD 598's.
HD 280 pro
Marley
Trust YouMe not just any headphones...BEATS 😉thank you Dre for telling the world about Anderson.
Major 🔑 alert. Haven't listened to an R&B album this good in a long time. Straight fire. Put it on loop and play it everywhere you go.
2020 and I'm still rollin this jam.
Damn this is tight.
Spiritual song... let this wash over you friends
Thank you Bruno Mars for introducing me to this amazing guy. Anthony Paak.
Im here from there too.
Anderson .Paak
@@cathyc1041 Sorry Just a typo hehe
Anderthony Paakano 😉
holy shit 5 years. still one of the best albums of the decade.
This is Pure Soul Candy!!!
Chez Jean yesssss!!!
Happy birthday King!salute from Mozambique!✊🏽🇲🇿
So, Anderson you're telling me that this bird has the word?
😂😂😂
Uh, well, uh...
@RIP FALLEN AFRKICAN LEGENDS it's a 'family guy's joke 🙂
what word?????...
Federico Crudelli that bird is the word song from family guy lmao
a breathe of fresh air good music
This song seriously kills my blues and lifts me like these dabs
my moms old school and she loves it so i know its real
Ishaq Abdul-Rahim beautiful
The keys between 1:42 and 1:52 are literally Heaven.
I am officially a Paakaholic. I can't go a day without listening to you! Much gratitude for sharing your gift with us!
Saaaame everyday I listen to one of his songs or more.
Even after 7 months I'm still listening 🥰.
you still listening?@@karinamiddlebrooks2167
Who’s here from 2018, still reppin the best album to date?
2019!
This shit still fire. I know you with Bruno, But don't forget. BIG DAME HAS SPOKEN.
There have been times in my life where this song has brought me to tears. Knowing his story and everything he went through....He put his whole life on wax on this album. Completely and honestly. Not many of us are ever that honest even with ourselves. "I do the best that I can"
Right on... Keep Smiling Philly and vibe to this..Have a Goodnight yall 💚
I love and honor this song so much. It's actually my life theme song as we speak.
It reminds me that regardless of all the odds stacked up against you, to follow the Greats and stay in the path of righteousness ANYWAY.
Though I know he's referencing musical Greats, I translate it to relate to my life and circumstances to the Greats before me that were righteous, ethical, morally straight and raw/authentic.
I'm so grateful for this song.
I slept on Anderson until Mac passed. It makes me happy knowing they were friends.
This dude gets it
Dre signed a genius
Yes
Yes he did !
francais
This song damn near makes me cry.....
Ty Piece right!
Ty Piece same! The more and more I play it I cry it fills my heart man, real raw music man soulful
Such an underrated song. Truly unique.
thank u god for putting this man on earh!! 😁
Jose Fernandez we are so blessed!!!
what I've been looking for. literally... over the last 5 or so months there's been a void. preciate it bro
Anderson Paak is the future
Feat Mars.
Love it my happy place
No matter how old or young you are, no matter where you come from and what ethnicity you are. You have to appreciate good music. Anderson .Paak always makes me happy, his music, his voice is a gift from heaven. Any time I am feeling down I always listen to Malibu. This albums speaks to everyone in a different way. With all the chaos going on in the world it is a good breath of fresh air to see this type of music is out there.
then he duo'ed with bruno mars 👀
Abso-fuckin'-lutely. Amazing artist.
Feelin' Anderson, real life situations. Real music. Soulful and funky. I knew once I read the song's title, I would love the song.
Algum BR ouvindo essa maravilha?
Viciadamente!!
e como vc conheceu essa jóia?
Jóia rara! Um amigo me apresentou.
eu vim pelo KL JAY
Claro slc, obra prima
I have Skate to thank for making me discover this unique talent in our generation. Really underrated
If I had to sum up his music style, I would say he's like a more rock influenced Musiq Soulchild.
I'm sorry, I love Musiq. But .Paak is miles beyond him. The texture of his voice alone takes the cake. This is some grit you can't manufacture..
I think Musiq has a better voice but Anderson blends the the traditional elements of R'nB better than Musiq does and playing the drums is the cherry on top
TheSupinesmokey13 I agree with you! I get were Alyse us coming from though. We're all entitled to our opinions though.
Sounds slightly like Chance if Chance were to do this
Kelly Wright like a cross between musiq and jamiroquai
Now this is real talent
Most important album of the 10s hands down. Masterpiece
Sounds like: Marvin merged with Andre 3000 merged with Mos Def merged with Gnarls B merged with a distinct flow, vision and sound all Anderson. True music. True genius. Love this album. Love this artist. He is what we've needed for so long.
That bass line, man! This is what hip hop used to be like, soulful, jazzy, had meaning, and I can't hear one gratuitous cursed word.
Ion even be tryna cry to this.. but the lyrics
this album has the eargasmest sound ever
I HEARD THIS SONG & OF HIM FOR THE 1ST TIME IN THE SHOP WHILE GETTING MY HAIR DONE 1/25/17 FRI & WAS LIKE " DAMN, WHO IS THIS?' I LOVE HIS STYLE....DO YO THANG SWEETIE!!!!!
Beautiful song!! Been on repeat all day jus ordered Malibu and Venice from Best Buy the other day. Can't wait to listen to both albums in their entirety
Kind of blues, soul, funk mix going on....love it!!
This is probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Bringing soul back to hip-hop.
Paak and the Free Nationals are all I Want to listen to since I discovered the groove about a month ago, via Bruno Mars...thanks for putting Paak on the map Bruno...abundantly well deserved and just waiting for that bump into the spotlight...this is a phase shift for me, everything is changed hereafter because of them, life will never be processed in the same way...it's thankfully easier to manage life and I am grateful, even if I am late to the show, I'm better for having arrived.
So...
If Anderson made a remix to this song,
Would he be 'flippin' us 'the bird'?
😁😁😁im here all week
bump this shit every morning
Vibing this.... Damn it deserves more views
He's like the neptunes & amy winehouse & erykah badu old school ultimate mash up. Much respect and love for your talent and sharing it with the world!
Mac miller helped Anderson get on . Rip to that man and he will be missed .
Heard his XXL freestyle and decided to see what his music was like. This is pure heat
Heat? Fuck you mean? This is straight chill.
+ThatNiggaGoku nice name!! lol
I heard his freestyle too.. I guess he can't freestyle but can lay down tracks.. total turnaround on how I think about him
same hear bra
+rmack284 i just said the same thing bro
we listened to this in school, its awesome
been listening this for almost 4 years, such a banger still to this day.
Felt. 🤌🏽
Still slaps in 2020!! AP is a whole fukn vibe! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@robertnichols Just to clarify, I am a woman. But it's definetly facts!
Here after reading the insane article about his childhood. This song hits even harder now than it did before. Wishing all the happiness and success possible to you AP.
Good song to start your morning
I showed this to my mom and she liked it. That’s how u know it’s good music when it’s appealing 2 different generations.
Anyone else just got here didnt expect this because his XXL debut? This track is absolutely great!
Lost my dad at 18 and this shit hits so hard. I'm 38 now. Love you all who love this song. Hope to see you in the stars above.
bless this song
I felt it... "My little you just crying, I'm almost home. Look no further riots, im working my fingers to the bon. See I do the best I can. Mama was a farmer, papa was a goner"
straight beast..... come get this check from the A .. we need a show asap
wow this song is hella clean I'm smoking on the best out the bong omgggggg !
i've come late to the party but nearly caught up!!! music stylee across the decades
This song generates a feeling you don't wanna let go. Repeat gets hit repeatedly. Lol. It puts me in the same vibe of Kanye's spaceship.
Love this!
The vibe this song brings to start the album is just perfect. You can feel the trustfulness and pain from ear bar. Thanks for becoming one of my top artist .Paak.
this song is like the most catching anthem for resistance ive ever heard
Anyone else been bumping this album since January??
Almost a year now !! Such a dope underrated album
yup
Never stopped and never will
this album will never fail to come back into my playlist every other month
Finding and listening to this man's music from a few months back has been one of the best moments I've experienced ever.
Fantastic album. Live @ Columbiahalle in Berlin last year, FIRE !!!
This man is a genius, I can’t believe I’m barely looking over his music, I’ve known about him forever! 🤦🏿♂️
This is real music
Collab with Miguel and Kendrick right now!
Thank you and God bless