Anderson Paak - Malibu (ZOETROPE PICTURE DISC 2xVINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Malibu (10 Year Anniversary) [Explicit Content] (Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics, Picture Disc Vinyl, Limited Edition, Anniversary Edition, Gatefold LP Jacket)

    Artist: Anderson Paak Format: LP Release Date: 4/17/2026 

    Label: Obe / Apeshit Inc
    Vendor: Empire Distribution INC
    Distributor: AMPED
    Number of Discs: 2
    UPC: 199316418903
    Genre: Soul/R & B
    Release Date: 4/17/2026
    Product ID: OAPI1223.1

    Weight: 1 lb

Description

Ten years ago, Anderson.Paak didn't just release an album; he staged a full-scale takeover of the soul and hip-hop landscape. Released on January 15, 2016, Malibu served as the definitive arrival of an artist who had spent years grinding in the underground before a star-making turn on Dr. Dre's Compton. While his previous work hinted at his potential, Malibu was the moment the world met the "Cheeky Andy" persona in full-a virtuosic drummer, a raspy-voiced crooner, and a sharp-witted rapper all rolled into one. The album is a sprawling, sun-drenched journey through the Southern California coast, blending 1970s funk, church-reared gospel, and gritty boom-bap into something that feels both nostalgic and entirely futuristic. With a heavyweight production lineup including 9th Wonder, Madlib, Kaytranada, and Hi-Tek, the record maintains a warm, analog texture that was a breath of fresh air in an increasingly digital era. It's an album that breathes, full of intentional imperfections and the kind of "in-the-pocket" groove that can only come from a seasoned live performer. Beyond the infectious, dance-floor-ready energy of tracks like "Am I Wrong" and "Come Down, " the album is a deeply autobiographical masterwork.Paak uses the 65-minute runtime to unpack his life story with startling clarity, touching on his mother's gambling addiction, his father's incarceration, and his own brushes with homelessness with a sense of resilience that never feels heavy-handed. He weaves these heavy themes through a lens of triumph, grounded by vintage surfing documentary samples that give the project it's cinematic, coastal atmosphere. It's a celebratory record born out of struggle, anchored by his impeccable technicality on the drums and a guest list-featuring ScHoolboy Q, Rapsody, and The Game-that feels hand-picked to complement his specific brand of West Coast swagger. A decade later, Malibu stands as a modern classic and the blueprint for the soulful revivalism that would eventually lead.Paak to global superstardom and Grammy-winning heights. It remains a testament to the idea that the most profound music often comes from the most personal places, proving ten years on that the best way to move forward is to stay rooted in the groove.

    Tracks
    Credits

    1 The Bird
    2 Heart Don't Stand a Chance
    3 The Waters (Feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)
    4 The Season / Carry Me
    5 Put Me Thru
    6 Am I Wrong (Feat. Schoolboy Q)
    7 Without You (Feat. Rapsody)
    8 Parking Lot
    9 Lite Weight (Feat. the Free Nationals United Fellowship Choir)
    10 Room in Here (Feat. the Game & Sonyae Elise)
    11 Water Fall (Interlude)
    12 Your Prime
    13 Come Down
    14 Silicon Valley
    15 Celebrate
    16 The Dreamer (Feat. Talib Kweli & Timan Family Choir)

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Availability : PRE ORDER
• Genre: HIP HOP
• Format Type: 2xLP
• Released: 04/17/2026