Anderson .Paak, King James | Terrific Tuesday

Referencing hard work and hustle it takes to succeed, and inspired by LeBron James, Anderson .Paak rings in Terrific Tuesday with “King James.”

After taking a “L” on Monday, Terrific Tuesday seems to be an ideal, perfect way to rebound.  Go on and “Brush the dirt off your shoulders” and absolutely kill it on Tuesday.  How are we going to kill it this particular Tuesday, May 12, 2020?  We use the growth mindset and positive vibes established by Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and producer Anderson. .Paak on “King James” from his 2019 album, Ventura. Definitely a fitting way to commence Terrific Tuesday!

“King James” is a heavy-grooving, mid-tempo gem thrives off its blend of the West Coast sound (G-Funk included) and of course, a soulful, funky breed of R&B.  Vocally, Paak continues to impress with his distinct, truly ‘one of a kind’ pipes. Thematically, Paak sings about the hard work and hustle it takes to succeed, patterned after the one and only LeBron James.  At one point, during the second verse, he sings, “And we salute King James for using his change / To create some equal opportunities.” In addition to the hustle, Paak highlights working beyond barriers, particularly racial barriers on the way to attaining success.  “King James” previously appeared on 11 Awesome Songs that Tickled My Fancy in March 2019.

Anderson .Paak • Ventura • Aftermath / 12 Tone Music • 2019

Anderson .Paak, “King James” | Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: 12 Tone Music, Aftermath, AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]