NxWorries, the duo of Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge, have announced their long-awaited sophomore album, Why Lawd?, out June 7th via Stones Throw Records. As a preview, they’ve shared the new single, “86Sentra.” Stream it below.
.Paak and Knxwledge haven’t shared the full tracklist for Why Lawd? yet, but a press release confirms the project will include the 2022 single “Where I Go” featuring H.E.R. and last year’s “Daydreaming.”
Coming in at well under two minutes, “86Sentra” is densely packed with metaphors and clever punchlines courtesy of a hungry-sounding .Paak. “Nickel nine gripper for all you Jack Rippers,” he raps in a buttery smooth delivery. “The driver inside got a license to hit ya/ Hop up out the pot and get your Top Ramen licked up.”
The single is accompanied by a visualizer created by Rhymezlikedimez that features the duo in technicolor cartoon form as they travel through Los Angeles. Watch it below.
Why Lawd? will arrive eight years after the release of NxWorries’ debut album, Yes Lawd! Outside of the group, .Paak has released several solo albums and teamed up with Bruno Mars to form Silk Sonic. Meanwhile, Knxwledge has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Earl Sweatshirt, and Action Bronson.
