NxWorries

NxWorries (pronounced "No Worries") is an American music duo from Los Angeles, California that consists of record producer Knxwledge and singer/rapper Anderson Paak. They are currently signed to Stones Throw Records and have released their debut studio album Yes Lawd! on October 21, 2016.

NxWorries
Anderson Paak performing in 2015
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsStones Throw

History

Knxwledge's and Anderson Paak's debut under the name NxWorries, "Suede", was released as the lead single of their EP, Link Up & Suede.[2] The song premiered on February 10, 2015, on Stones Throw Records' SoundCloud page. The song contains a sample of "The Bottle" as written and performed by Gil Scott-Heron.[3] The song became a viral hit, with more than a million SoundCloud listens and nearly as many YouTube plays.[4] From August 21 to September 17, 2015, NxWorries toured with Earl Sweatshirt and Remy Banks. On August 25, 2015, the music video for "Suede" was released on the official Stones Throw YouTube channel. The second single, "Link Up", was broadcast on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on December 1, 2015. Link Up & Suede was released on December 4, 2015 under Stones Throw Records.

On March 3, 2016, a music video for "Link Up" was released on the official Stones Throw YouTube channel. It featured guest appearances from Eric André and Earl Sweatshirt. On June 19, 2016, Paak confirmed that NxWorries' debut studio album is finished and set for release.[5] On July 25, 2016, it was confirmed that the album was to be titled Yes Lawd.[6] On September 19, 2016, Yes Lawd! was confirmed for a release date of October 21, 2016, in addition to releasing a single, 'Lyk Dis' off the album, but was released on October 14, 2016.[7][8]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9]		 US
R&B
[10]		 AUS
[11]		 NL
[12]
Yes Lawd! 5934882
Yes Lawd! Remixes
  • Released: November 17, 2017
  • Label: Stones Throw
  • Format: Digital download, CD, LP
 ————

EPs
List of extended plays
Title Details
Link Up & Suede
  • Released: December 4, 2015
  • Label: Stones Throw
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Suede" 2015 —— Link Up & Suede
"Link Up" ——
"Lyk Dis" 2016 —— Yes Lawd!
"Get Bigger / Do U Luv" ——

Music videos
Title Year Director(s)
"Suede" 2015 Calmatic[13][14]
"Link Up" 2016
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References
  1. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-anderson-paaks-dramatic-tonight-show-performance-w467200
  2. "Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge – NxWorries – "SUEDE"". Stones Throw. Feb 10, 2015. Retrieved Jan 22, 2016.
  3. Aku, Timmhotep (Aug 25, 2015). "WATCH: NxWorries' Anderson .Paak And Knxwledge Take A Wild Ride In 'Suede'". NPR.org. Retrieved Jan 20, 2016.
  4. Martins, Chris (Jan 14, 2016). "Anderson Paak on Working With Dr. Dre and New Album 'Malibu'". Billboard.com. Retrieved Jan 15, 2016.
  5. "Anderson .Paak Says 'NxWorries' Album Is Finished - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  6. Hermann, Andy. "Anderson .Paak's Long, Hard Road to Fame Was Worth the Wait". Los Angeles Weekly. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  7. "NxWorries - Anderson.Paak& Knxwledge - to release YES LAWD! on October 21". Sep 19, 2016. Retrieved Sep 19, 2016.
  8. Goddard, Kevin (14 October 2016). "NxWorries release debut album earlier". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  9. "NxWorries – Chart history: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  10. "NxWorries – Chart history: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  11. "Discography NxWorries". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  12. "Discografie NxWorries" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  13. "NxWorries (Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge) "Suede" – Official Video - YouTube". M.youtube.com. 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  14. "NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) - Link Up - YouTube". M.youtube.com. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
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