Anderson .Paak and Cordae are vying for collaborative magic on Heavy Is the Crown, out now.
The joint album, led by “A Good Day” and its Friday-homaging video, was first announced to the world back in August with the reveal of official cover art that finds the duo giving fans their best Step Brothers impression.
J. Cole, Conductor Williams, and Swizz Beatz are among the producers tapped to bring this 11-track project to life. Check it out in full here via Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc.
Shop Anderson .Paak on Complex
K-POPS! Standard Vinyl - Signed$43
HEAVY IS THE CROWN - AUDIOPHYSICAL MINI™$25
K-POPS! Standard Vinyl$43
HEAVY IS THE CROWN (STANDARD CD)$10
SONGBIRDS T-SHIRT$40
DaePaak T-Shirt$40
Malibu (10 Year Anniversary Sea Floor Colored Vinyl w/ Pop-Up Gatefold)$45
VENICE PICTURE DISC 2LP VINYL (10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION)$38
AN EVENING WITH SILK SONIC VINYL$28.99
WHY LAWD? VINYL$25
WHY LAWD? 2LP VINYL (AUDIOPHILE EDITION)$35
YES LAWD! 2LP VINYL$30
Leading into the release was the launch of a three-day pop-up experience at Complex LA, which starting with an exclusive early listen of the album and the debut of new merch on Thursday (Oct. 22). The pop-up, as detailed here, continues with a special signing event featuring .Paak and Cordae in person on Friday (Oct. 23) before closing up shop on Saturday (Oct. 24).
Exclusive merch set to be available at the pop-up (and via Complex Shop) encompasses hoodies, tees, vinyl, CDs, and, in a fitting nod to .Paak’s prowess as a multi-instrumentalist, official Heavy Is the Crown drumsticks made by ProMark.
Prices start at $10 for a standard CD and top out at $80 for a hoodie. The drumsticks, arguably the highlight of the collection, will set you back $20.
