10 Things You Didn’t Know About Anderson Paak

The renowned music producer and recording artist, Brandon Paak Anderson who goes by the stage name of Anderson Paak was born on 8 February 1986 in Oxnard, California. He was born into a Korean and African American family in California, United States. His first experience of performing on a stage was as a drummer at his family’s church. Prior to being a renowned artist and music producer, he worked at a marijuana farm in Santa Barbara and later became the drummer of the former American Idol contestant, Haley Reinhart. In June 2016, he was named on the XXL Freshmen cover alongside Dave East, Lil Yachty ad 21 Savage. There is no doubt that the 30-years-old music producer and recording artist is definitely a name to be reckon with in the music industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the renowned music producer and artist, Anderson Paak:

1. Anderson Paak was born with the name of Brandon Anderson Paak on 8 February 1986 in Oxnard, California.

2. He was born into a Korean and African American family in California, United States.

3. At the tender age of 7-years-old he witnessed his father physically abuse his mother.

4. His first experiences performing were as a drummer at his family’s church.

5. Prior to being a renowned artist and music producer, he worked at a marijuana farm in Santa Barbara. He also was an assistant videographer, writer and editor to Shafiq Husayn.

6. In 2012, he became the drummer of the former American Idol contestant, Haley Reinhart.

7. In 2014, he was the lead producer for Watsky’s single titled “All You Can Do” and was featured on three of the albums tracks.

8. He has collaborated with various prominent artists like Dr. Dre, Peanut Butter Wolf, The Game, Knxwledge and Kaytranada to mention a few.

9. In January 2016, he announced that he has signed a record deal with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment.

10. In June 2016, he was named on the XXL Freshmen cover alongside Dave East, Lil Yachty ad 21 Savage.