Why Lawd?

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Why Lawd?
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Studio album by
NxWorries
ReleasedJune 7, 2024
Length44:10
Label Stones Throw
Producer Knxwledge
NxWorries chronology
Yes Lawd! Remixes
(2017)		Why Lawd?
(2024)
Singles from Why Lawd?
  1. "Where I Go"
    Released: October 19, 2022
  2. "Daydreaming"
    Released: May 18, 2023
  3. "86Sentra"
    Released: April 3, 2024
  4. "FromHere"
    Released: May 14, 2024
  5. "WalkOnBy"
    Released: June 11, 2024

Why Lawd? is the second studio album by American neo soul [1] duo NxWorries, which consists of vocalist Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge. It was released physically on June 7, 2024, [2] [3] by Stones Throw Records, and was digitally released a week later on June 14, 2024. [4]

Contents

Release

The album's first single, "Where I Go", featuring H.E.R., was released on October 19, 2022 alongside a music video. [5] [6] It was previously debuted at the Double Happiness Festival in December 2020. [7] The second single, "Daydreaming", was released on May 18, 2023, alongside a music video recorded in Grand Theft Auto V . [8] [9] On April 3, 2024, the album was officially announced with the single "86Sentra". [2] [4] "FromHere", featuring Snoop Dogg and October London, was released on May 14, 2024 as the album's fourth single. [10] The album released physically on June 7, 2024. [2] [11] The album's fifth single, "WalkOnBy" featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil, was released on June 11, 2024. [11] It released digitally on June 14, 2024. [12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 77/100 [13]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [14]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [15]
Pitchfork 8.0/10 [16]
RapReviews8.5/10 [17]
The Skinny Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [18]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic , Why Lawd? received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 from 6 critic scores. [13]

Writing for Variety , John Kennedy wrote that the album was an "intriguing listen" with a "level of candor" on themes such as survivor’s guilt and emotional unavailability. [19] Dylan Green of Pitchfork described the Knxwledge's production on the album as "some of the most breathtaking production of his career", describing it as "ornately constructed, each a treasure hunt for the tell that it’s all made from tiny bits of other songs." [16] AllMusic's Andy Kellman concluded his review stating: 'Paak's litany of woes -- "Roll the windows down, I hope the rain hides my tears" -- ensure that his thunder is not stolen.' [14] Stevie Chick's review for The Guardian was critical of the album's lyrics, writing that .Paak was an "unlikable narrator" and that his lyrics were "wildly switching moods between anger, self-pity and desperate horniness." [15] Writing for The Skinny , Logan Walker stated that the album delivered "the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect." [18]

Track listing

All music produced by Knxwledge. [3] [20] Credits adapted from vinyl liner notes.

Why Lawd? track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."ThankU" (featuring Dave Chappelle)
0:50
2."86Sentra"
1:36
3."MoveOn"
2:47
4."KeepHer" (featuring Thundercat)
4:14
5."Distractions"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
1:49
6."Lookin'"
0:54
7."Where I Go" (featuring H.E.R.)
3:18
8."Daydreaming"
3:01
9."FromHere" (featuring Snoop Dogg and October London)
4:01
10."FallThru"
2:21
11."Battlefield"
3:38
12."HereIAm"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
  • Gregory Cook
  • Kathryn Thomas
1:34
13."OutTheWay" (featuring Rae Khalil)
3:26
14."SheUsed"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
  • Gene Allan
  • Gary Knight
2:36
15."MoreOfIt"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
1:12
16."NVR.RMX" (featuring Charlie Wilson)
1:18
17."DistantSpace"
1:23
18."WalkOnBy" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil)
3:47
19."EvnMore"
0:25
Total length:44:10

Charts

Chart performance for Why Lawd?
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australian Vinyl Albums (ARIA) [21] 8
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [22] 113
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [23] 68
Scottish Albums (OCC) [24] 51
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [25] 51
UK Albums Sales (OCC) [26] 30
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [27] 13
UK R&B Albums (OCC) [28] 2
US Billboard 200 [29] 81
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [30] 26

References

  1. ↑ Reed, Ryan (February 15, 2017). "Watch Anderson Paak's Dramatic Valentine's Day 'Tonight Show' Performance". Rolling Stone . Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 Damara Kelly, Tyler (April 3, 2024). "NxWorries announce their long-awaited second album, Why Lawd". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Castro, Danilo (April 9, 2024). "NxWorries Reveals Star-Studded Tracklist For New Album "Why Lawd?"". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Fu, Eddie (April 3, 2024). "NxWorries Announce New Album Why Lawd?, Share "86Sentra"". Consequence . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Price, Joe (October 19, 2022). "Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Return as NxWorries With New Song "Where I Go" f/ H.E.R." Complex . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Abraham, Mya (October 18, 2022). "Anderson .Paak And Knxwledge Set To Release New NxWorries Single With H.E.R." Vibe . Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lavin, Will (December 5, 2020). "NxWorries debut new track 'Where I Go' at Double Happiness Festival". NME. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Minsker, Evan (May 18, 2023). "NxWorries Share Video for New Song "Daydreaming"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ LeJarde, Arielle Lana (May 18, 2023). "NxWorries yearn for a lover in "Daydreaming"". The Fader . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Slingerland, Calum (May 14, 2024). "NxWorries Get Snoop Dogg for Soulful, Slow-Burning "FromHere"". Exclaim! . Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  11. 1 2 "NxWorries Team With Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil On New Song "WalkOnBy": Listen". Stereogum . June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  12. ↑ Samuels, Keithan (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries Release New Album 'Why Lawd?': Stream". Rated R&B . Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  13. 1 2 "Why Lawd? by NxWorries Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic . Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  14. 1 2 Kellman, Andy (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd? Album Reviews, songs & More". AllMusic . Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  15. 1 2 Chick, Stevie (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd?". The Guardian . Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  16. 1 2 Green, Dylan (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries: Why Lawd?". Pitchfork . Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  17. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 18, 2024). "NxWorries :: Why Lawd? – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  18. 1 2 Walker, Logan (June 4, 2024). "NxWorries - Why Lawd? review: the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect". The Skinny . Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  19. ↑ Kennedy, John (June 14, 2024). "Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Turn Pain Into Pleasure on NxWorries' 'Why Lawd?': Album Review". Variety . Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  20. ↑ Bernstein, Elaina (April 9, 2024). "NxWorries Reveals Tracklist and Cover Art for 'Why Lawd?'". Hypebeast . Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  21. ↑ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Ultratop.be – NxWorries – Why Lawd?" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – NxWorries – Why Lawd?" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  27. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  29. ↑ "Billboard 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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