I’m back! And what better way to come back than to analyze Anderson’s recent collaboration with Nas. This sees the pair discussing relationships gone bad, something .Paak does better than most. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod. Ways to help Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Aug 27, 2020•15 min
In this episode, we see Anderson praying to God, speaking down on his haters, and comparing himself to God. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod. Ways to help Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Jun 14, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Anderson .Paak, like many artists do at some point in their careers, made a protest song. While it is less than 2 years old, many of the things he says ring truer than ever today. How do they? Listen and find out. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod. Ways to help Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Jun 09, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This is mostly just another one of .Paak's fun songs. However, like most of his fun songs, this has depth you need to really listen for. This song not only has Anderson coming at his critics, but also how the fame has enabled him to have these confrontations, caused girls to come to him for clout, and have a platform to speak on issue that are still relevant today. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod. Ways to help Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/...
Jun 04, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Of all the Anderson songs we've done so far, this is one of the ones people are more likely to have heard. We do analyze the catchy lyrics of Anderson, I expose a secret skit, and I talk about a monster of a Kendrick verse. But should we expect less? Hell no! So come with me as I continue on this journey to Oxnard. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod Near the end, I mentioned this episode being posted to r/KendrickLamar, but they unfortunately do not allow self advertising of podcasts. I...
May 17, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Have you ever gotten head while driving? Yeah, me neither, but here's Anderson's account of that happening as well as a few other scenarios in different places. I just beg of you please do NOT listen to this while driving. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod.
May 13, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We begin our journey to Oxnard with the opening song, seeing Anderson in a dark spot that there is no getting out of and eventually encouraging us to pursue our dreams. We also analyze a whole two lines by Kadhja Bonet. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod.
May 08, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Although this wasn't on Oxnard, I felt it was necessary to do an episode on this song. It gives us a preview to what's to come in the next season, showing the rap style Anderson embodies on the track. We look at both the original version and the remix featuring Busta Rhymes as we unpack how money can change people. Follow @YesLawdPod on Twitter and Instagram
May 02, 2020•32 min
We begin our season long analysis of Oxnard with an overview of the events leading up to the album's release. We look at the success of Malibu and how it shaped is career going forward, including his eventual Aftermath signing and his first Grammy nomination. Follow @YesLawdPod on Twitter and Instagram.
May 02, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We're finally here. After 16 songs, 15 episodes, and a long hiatus, we've finally made it to the end of Malibu. Here, i talk about every song, the album's themes, and more. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @YesLawdPod
Apr 07, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 16
For this episode, I decided to take a break from Anderson. He's GOATed and all, but i really did want to talk about this album. Here, I talk about the meanings of Happy 2 Be Here's songs both individually and as a full album, compare him to Anderson, and more. Reddit post if you want to be featured in the season 2 finale: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndersonPaak/comments/fpn8ng/have_your_comment_featured_on_the_yes_lawd_season/ Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod...
Mar 31, 2020•23 min
In this episode, we explore the motivational stories of Anderson .Paak and Talib Kweli, and even get a bit motivated ourselves. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndersonPaak/comments/fpn8ng/have_your_comment_featured_on_the_yes_lawd_season/
Mar 27, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, we learn why we should celebrate life and the countless opportunities it presents. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @YesLawdPod.
Mar 23, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, we analyze how Anderson assured someone of something that he is not, only to find something he may of feared. Follow on Instagram @YesLawdPod
Mar 14, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In the first ever bonus episode of Yes Lawd, I talk about different remix verses of Come Down by T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, and ScHoolboy Q. Follow on Instagram @YesLawdPod Come Down episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e12-come-down/id1459110840?i=1000467605621
Mar 12, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, we detail Anderson’s journey to the top, how he’s changed since coming up here, and how he’ll never come down. Follow on Instagram @YesLawdPod
Mar 06, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We got another double episode for y'all. First, we have "Water Fall," an interlude I can only describe as a dirty joke in one of those family movies that goes over the kids' heads but the parents get. Then, in "Your Prime," he realizes something about his relationship with a college girl. Follow on Instagram @YesLawdPod
Feb 28, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We got a double episode here. First, we see Anderson trying to convey a message to someone in Lite Weight. After this, he teams up with The Game as they try to win over women in their unique ways. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram. Rest in Peace Pop Smoke. 1999-2020
Feb 21, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We all have bad experiences we choose not to remember. It happens, it's a part of life. This episode explores Anderson's desire not to remember what happened on this particular night, but rather the song that was playing because unlike the experience, that is what brought him joy. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram
Feb 18, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Imagine the following: Being dirt poor and having a girl, who you form a relationship with be the one who is able to financially help you and she does so. Actually becoming famous. Thinking she's in it for the clout and attention even though she literally spent her hard earned money to bring you up. Lol, couldn't be me. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram.
Feb 18, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Time is such a valuable concept. You can spend it, waste it, and more, You can also choose how you use it. are you more worried about right now, the future, or the past? In this episode, we explore what Anderson .Paak and ScHoolboy Q think. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram
Feb 18, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Name one other person that can compare BDSM to making it in the music industry. That is reason #21 Anderson .Paak is such a brilliant artist. He uses BDSM metaphors to explain the hard work it takes to make it in the music industry, and it's not even in a comedic way either. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram
Feb 14, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, we hear Anderson looking back on the past and paying tribute to the two things he owes everything to. Follow @yeslawdpod on Instagram.
Feb 14, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, we discuss the struggles and secrets to gaining fame in the ways acquired by Anderson .Paak and BJ the Chicago Kid. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram
Oct 25, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, we discuss our guy trying to get with a girl and how he’s better than all the other guys. Will he succeed? How does he approach this? All this and more is answered on this episode of Yes Lawd!
Oct 18, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 3
I have complained about my life growing up, but after this song, it makes it feel like heaven. In this episode, we take a look at Malibu's opener, The Bird, and how it talks about the hardships of .Paak's youth. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram for more content.
Oct 11, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We start off our season-long analysis of Anderson .Paak's Malibu with an overview of everything that happened in between Venice and Malibu, including Suede, NxWorries, and his career changing cosign by Dr. Dre. Follow @YesLawdPod on Instagram for more content.
Oct 04, 2019•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
After all this time, it's finally here! I talk about each song, their connections, and more! Follow @yeslawdpod on Instagram and u/YesLawdPod on Reddit for updates, interactions, and other cool stuff!
Sep 13, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
So this is it. The last song on Venice. The final song I analyze before the finale. This episode pretty much has Anderson doing to a girl what he does to his listeners: making her life less s**tty. Follow u/YesLawdPod on Reddit
Aug 02, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is the shortest episode I've done so far. But it isn't my fault that the structure is verse-hook-verse-hook. In this episode, we look into 2 people bored by their high level lifestyles when the only thing they need in life is each other.
Jul 26, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13