In the collab album “Why Lawd?”, Anderson.Paak and the production of Knxwledge intertwine to become a both heavily inspired and inspiring R&B classic. Reminiscent of the storytelling in Tyler, The Creator’s “IGOR” in 2019, Paak’s songwriting, self-pity and sorrowing are all perfectly cast for the themes of this record. Knxwledge’s production allows each song to coalesce between influences like R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Blues, and yet sound fluid with silky-smooth transitions in the album and a consistent groove. If you’ve recently been cast off by your better half, or want to get as close as you can get to knowing what it feels like through song, “Why Lawd?” is just a click away.