Anderson.Paak has introduced that there’s a brand new signee on Apeshit Data by the identify of Rae Khalil.
Selection has confirmed that the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter signed to the label, which is underneath Def Jam Data, on Friday (February 16).
“As soon as Tunji [Balogun, CEO of Def Jam Recordings] signed [Rae], he requested me to do my ‘Quincy Jones’ factor and it’s been such an incredible expertise being a part of her journey and serving to along with her unbelievable challenge,” Paak stated in a press release to the outlet. “Rae isn’t solely certainly one of my favourite artist/collaborators however certainly one of my favourite human beings. I’ve seen her go from a contestant on a Netflix present to us successful Grammys collectively.”
He adopted up that announcement with a put up on Instagram about it, writing: “TOP OF THE MORNING! I’m actually pleased with this younger girl and honored to be part of her journey. @raekhalil is the latest member of the @apeshitinc household and her first single “IS IT WORTH IT” is OUT NOW!!! Go peep the stay efficiency vid directed by yours really!”
He continued: “Massive shout to the wonderful @gawdherself on again grounds and choreo @alissia the producer and easy bass participant and @josemrios of the world well-known @freenationals on Guitar.”
A local of Southern California, Rae Khalil first rose to prominence with the discharge of her 2018 album GIRLFRIEND. She additionally appeared on Netflix’s Rhythm + Circulate, the place she finally misplaced to Bigmouf’Bo.
When he’s not signing artists to his imprint, Anderson.Paak can be engaged on new music of his personal.
Again in September, .Paak shared a clip of his “Outdated City Highway” rendition from three years in the past at BBC Radio 1 Stay Lounge. Unrelated to the video (at the least on the floor), the caption learn: “It’s nearly time @knxwledge.”
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Anderson .Paak revealed in 2020 that he and Knxwledge had been engaged on a brand new album. “We’re engaged on a brand new one,” he informed Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. “I used to be simply over there the opposite day. You already know what I’m saying? We’ve been getting it in. We’ve bought a bunch of stuff that we’re actually pleased about.”
Then in January 2022, .Paak confirmed on Instagram that the pair had been in “album mode,” with the likes of Black Thought, Insecure actor Amanda Seales, and singer Lalah Hathaway displaying their pleasure within the feedback.
Although it’s been some time since NxWorries launched their debut LP, Sure Lawd!, the superduo did drop “The place I Go” with H.E.R. final yr after being inactive since 2020. The pair then launched into a worldwide tour from Might to July, enjoying exhibits in North America, Europe and Asia.
