''Venice'' is the debut

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by American singer Anderson .Paak. It was released on October 28, 2014, by Steel Wool, OBE and

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. Anderson .Paak produced the album, alongside several other record producers such as Lo_Def,

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, DK the Punisher, Mikos the Gawd, Kelsey Gonzalez,

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, Ta-Ku; as well as a

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from

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. The album was supported by two

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s: "Drugs" and "Miss Right". The album also features lead guitar work by Jose Rios, acoustic & bass guitar from Kelsey Gonzalez and keyboard from Ron Avant, all members of his backing band,

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Singles

The album's first

, called "Drugs", was released on January 17, 2014. The song was produced by Lo_Def. The album's second single, called "Miss Right", was released on October 14, 2014. The song was produced by Anderson .Paak himself.

Reception

Track listing

References

External links

* 2014 debut albums Anderson .Paak albums Albums produced by Anderson .Paak Empire Distribution albums {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub