Artist: Anderson .Paak Hails From: Oxnard, Ca
Age: 30
Essential Listening: “Animals,” “The Waters,” “All In A Day’s Work,” “The Season / Carry Me“
Anderson .Paak burst on the scene making several appearances on Dr. Dre’s surprise album Compton. He stole the show on each of those songs, and it propelled him into the lime light. He followed those strong performances on Compton with an album of his own Malibu that was a tough showing for the 30 year old. .Paak blends melodies around his precise raps and unique voice, and that is the main reason he’s come so far in a short period of time. He has probably the biggest force behind him on this list with Dr. Dre right by him every step of the way. A year or two from now .Paak will for sure be someone important when it comes to west coast rap.