Why Lawd? Last updated March 08, 2025
2024 studio album
Why Lawd? Released June 7, 2024 Studio Length 44 :10 Label Stones Throw Producer Knxwledge Cover by Rhymezlikedimez; only available with physical purchases
"Where I Go" "Daydreaming" "86Sentra" "FromHere" "WalkOnBy"
Why Lawd? 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] The album won Best Progressive R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards . [ 5]
Background In October 2020,Anderson .Paak revealed that a new NxWorries album was on the way. [ 6] After years of teases on social media,the album was announced on April 3,2024,with an official visualizer for "86Sentra" being released the same day. [ 7]
Release The album's first single,"Where I Go",featuring H.E.R. ,was released on October 19,2022,alongside a music video. [ 8] [ 9] It was previously debuted at the Double Happiness Festival in December 2020. [ 10] The second single,"Daydreaming",was released on May 18,2023,alongside a music video recorded in Grand Theft Auto V . [ 11] [ 12] 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. [ 13] The album released physically on June 7,2024. [ 2] [ 14] The album's fifth single,"WalkOnBy" featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil,was released on June 11,2024. [ 14] It released digitally on June 14,2024. [ 15]
Critical reception 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. [ 16]
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. [ 22] 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." [ 19] 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.' [ 17] 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." [ 18] Writing for The Skinny ,Logan Walker stated that the album delivered "the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect." [ 21]
Track listing Why Lawd? track listingTitle Writer(s) 1. "ThankU" (featuring Dave Chappelle ) 0:50 2. "86Sentra" 1:36 3. "MoveOn" 2:47 4. "KeepHer" (featuring Thundercat ) 4:14 5. "Distractions" 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" Gene Allan Anderson Boothe Gary Knight 2:36 15. "MoreOfIt" 1:12 16. "NVR.RMX" (featuring Charlie Wilson ) 1:18 17. "DistantSpace" (featuring the Last Artful, Dodgr ) 1:23 18. "WalkOnBy" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil) 3:47 19. "EvnMore" 0:25 Total length: 44:10
Sample credits
"ThankU" contains a sample of "Thank You Jesus" by Johnnie Wilder Jr. "Daydreaming" contains a sample of "You're Gonna Love It" by Stanley Clarke and George Duke . "FallThru" contains a sample of "Just One of Your Kisses" by Ralfi Pagan . "Battlefield" contains a sample of "Sitting in the Park" by the Ghost Squad. "HereIAm" contains a sample of "I'd Like to Stay" by People's Pleasure with Alive and Wild. "OutTheWay" contains a sample of "Let's Try Again" by Surface . "SheUsed" contains a sample of "She Calls Me Baby" by J Kelly & The Premiers. "DistantSpace" contains a sample of "Butterflies" by Smythe. "EvnMore" contains a sample of "Urban Shadow" by Yuji Ohno & Friends . Personnel NxWorries
Additional musicians
Dave Chappelle – words on "ThankU" Ann One – background vocals on "MoveOn" and "KeepHer" Andra Day – background vocals on "MoveOn" BJ the Chicago Kid – background vocals on "MoveOn" Thundercat – vocals on "KeepHer" Ab-Soul – vocals on "Lookin'" José Ríos – lead guitar on "Where I Go" and "WalkOnBy" H.E.R. – vocals on "Where I Go" J.Mo – lead guitar on "Daydreaming" Snoop Dogg – vocals on "FromHere" October London – vocals on "FromHere" Haley Reinhart – background vocals on "Battlefield" Rae Khalil – vocals on "OutTheWay" and "WalkOnBy" Charlie Wilson – vocals on "NVR.RMX" Dodgr – background vocals on "DistantSpace" Leonard "Pudge" Tribbett – drums on "DistantSpace" Earl Sweatshirt – vocals on "WalkOnBy" Julia Rachelle – background vocals on "WalkOnBy" Gemma Castro – background vocals on "WalkOnBy" Technical
Dos Pueblos [ a] – mixing , engineering Mike Bozzi – mastering Bernie Grundman – mastering Shon "Lawon" Brooks – engineering on "FromHere" Frank Vasquez – engineering on "FromHere" October London – engineering on "FromHere" Gemma Castro – engineering assistance Collin Davis – engineering assistance Zumo Kollie – engineering assistance Jeffery "Champ" Massey – engineering assistance Jeff Jank, Israel Ramos – artwork Notes ↑ Dos Pueblos consists of Jhair "Jha" Lazo and Julio Ulloa References ↑ Reed, Ryan (February 15, 2017). "Watch Anderson Paak's Dramatic Valentine's Day 'Tonight Show' Performance" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved April 7, 2017 . 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 . ↑ Castro, Danilo (April 9, 2024). "NxWorries Reveals Star-Studded Tracklist For New Album "Why Lawd?" . HotNewHipHop . Retrieved April 9, 2024 . 1 2 Fu, Eddie (April 3, 2024). "NxWorries Announce New Album Why Lawd?, Share "86Sentra" . Consequence . Retrieved April 9, 2024 . ↑ "2025 GRAMMYs: See The OFFICIAL Full Nominations List | GRAMMY.com" . grammy.com . Retrieved November 27, 2024 . ↑ Gonik, Michael (October 14, 2020). "Anderson .Paak Announces a New NxWorries Album is On The Way" . Okayplayer . Retrieved August 23, 2024 . ↑ LaPierre, Megan (April 3, 2024). "NxWorries Announce Sophomore Album 'Why Lawd?' . Exclaim! . Retrieved August 23, 2024 . ↑ 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 . ↑ Abraham, Mya (October 18, 2022). "Anderson .Paak And Knxwledge Set To Release New NxWorries Single With H.E.R." Vibe . Retrieved June 17, 2024 . ↑ Lavin, Will (December 5, 2020). "NxWorries debut new track 'Where I Go' at Double Happiness Festival" . NME . Retrieved June 17, 2024 . ↑ Minsker, Evan (May 18, 2023). "NxWorries Share Video for New Song "Daydreaming" . Pitchfork . Retrieved June 17, 2024 . ↑ LeJarde, Arielle Lana (May 18, 2023). "NxWorries yearn for a lover in "Daydreaming" . The Fader . Retrieved April 9, 2024 . ↑ Slingerland, Calum (May 14, 2024). "NxWorries Get Snoop Dogg for Soulful, Slow-Burning "FromHere" . Exclaim! . Retrieved May 15, 2024 . 1 2 "NxWorries Team With Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil On New Song "WalkOnBy": Listen" . Stereogum . June 11, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 . ↑ Samuels, Keithan (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries Release New Album 'Why Lawd?': Stream" . Rated R&B . Retrieved June 17, 2024 . 1 2 "Why Lawd? by NxWorries Reviews and Tracks" . Metacritic . Retrieved June 14, 2024 . 1 2 Kellman, Andy (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd? Album Reviews, songs & More" . AllMusic . Retrieved June 14, 2024 . 1 2 Chick, Stevie (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd?" . The Guardian . Retrieved June 14, 2024 . 1 2 Green, Dylan (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries: Why Lawd?" . Pitchfork . Retrieved June 14, 2024 . ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 18, 2024). "NxWorries :: Why Lawd? – RapReviews" . www.rapreviews.com . Retrieved June 18, 2024 . 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 . ↑ Kennedy, John (June 14, 2024). "Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Turn Pain Into Pleasure on NxWorries' 'Why Lawd?': Album Review" . Variety . Retrieved June 17, 2024 . ↑ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart" . Australian Recording Industry Association . June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024 . ↑ "Ultratop.be – NxWorries – Why Lawd?" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 23, 2024. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – NxWorries – Why Lawd?" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 22, 2024. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 15, 2024. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 22, 2024. ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 22, 2024 . ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 15, 2024. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved June 15, 2024. ↑ "Billboard 200: Week of June 22, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved June 20, 2024 . ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of June 22, 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved June 18, 2024 .
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