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Why Lawd?
Studio album by
NxWorries
ReleasedJune 7, 2024
Length44:10
LabelStones Throw
ProducerKnxwledge
NxWorries chronology
Yes Lawd! Remixes
(2017) 		Why Lawd?
(2024)
Singles from Why Lawd?
  1. "Where I Go"
    Released: October 19, 2022
  2. "Daydreaming"
    Released: May 18, 2023
  3. "86Sentra"
    Released: April 3, 2024
  4. "FromHere"
    Released: May 14, 2024
  5. "WalkOnBy"
    Released: June 11, 2024

Why Lawd? is the second studio album by American neo soul[1] duo NxWorries, which consists of vocalist Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge. It was released physically on June 7, 2024,[2][3] by Stones Throw Records, and was digitally released a week later on June 14, 2024.[4]

Release[edit]

The album's first single, "Where I Go", featuring H.E.R., was released on October 19, 2022 alongside a music video.[5][6] It was previously debuted at the Double Happiness Festival in December 2020.[7] The second single, "Daydreaming", was released on May 18, 2023, alongside a music video recorded in Grand Theft Auto V.[8][9] On April 3, 2024, the album was officially announced with the single "86Sentra".[2][4] "FromHere", featuring Snoop Dogg and October London, was released on May 14, 2024 as the album's fourth single.[10] The album released physically on June 7, 2024.[2][11] The album's fifth single, "WalkOnBy" featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil, was released on June 11, 2024.[11] It released digitally on June 14, 2024.[12]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic76/100[13]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[14]
The Guardian[15]
Pitchfork8.0/10[16]
RapReviews8.5/10[17]
The Skinny[18]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Why Lawd? received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.[13]

Writing for Variety, John Kennedy wrote that the album was an "intriguing listen" with a "level of candor" on themes such as survivor’s guilt and emotional unavailability.[19] Dylan Green of Pitchfork described the Knxwledge's production on the album as "some of the most breathtaking production of his career", describing it as "ornately constructed, each a treasure hunt for the tell that it’s all made from tiny bits of other songs."[16] AllMusic's Andy Kellman concluded his review stating: 'Paak's litany of woes -- "Roll the windows down, I hope the rain hides my tears" -- ensure that his thunder is not stolen.'[14] Stevie Chick's review for The Guardian was critical of the album's lyrics, writing that .Paak was an "unlikable narrator" and that his lyrics were "wildly switching moods between anger, self-pity and desperate horniness."[15] Writing for The Skinny, Logan Walker stated that the album delivered "the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect."[18]

Track listing[edit]

All music produced by Knxwledge.[3][20] Credits adapted from vinyl liner notes.

Why Lawd? track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."ThankU" (featuring Dave Chappelle)
0:50
2."86Sentra"
1:36
3."MoveOn"
2:47
4."KeepHer" (featuring Thundercat)
4:14
5."Distractions"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
1:49
6."Lookin'"
0:54
7."Where I Go" (featuring H.E.R.)
3:18
8."Daydreaming"
3:01
9."FromHere" (featuring Snoop Dogg and October London)
4:01
10."FallThru"
2:21
11."Battlefield"
3:38
12."HereIAm"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
  • Gregory Cook
  • Kathryn Thomas
1:34
13."OutTheWay" (featuring Rae Khalil)
3:26
14."SheUsed"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
  • Gene Allan
  • Gary Knight
2:36
15."MoreOfIt"
  • Anderson
  • Boothe
1:12
16."NVR.RMX" (featuring Charlie Wilson)
1:18
17."DistantSpace"
1:23
18."WalkOnBy" (featuring Earl Sweatshirt and Rae Khalil)
3:47
19."EvnMore"
0:25
Total length:44:10

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for Why Lawd?
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Vinyl Albums (ARIA)[21] 8
Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] 51
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[23] 13
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[24] 2
US Billboard 200[25] 99
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[26] 33

References[edit]

  1. ^ Reed, Ryan (February 15, 2017). "Watch Anderson Paak's Dramatic Valentine's Day 'Tonight Show' Performance". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Damara Kelly, Tyler (3 April 2024). "NxWorries announce their long-awaited second album, Why Lawd". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ a b Castro, Danilo (2024-04-09). "NxWorries Reveals Star-Studded Tracklist For New Album "Why Lawd?"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  4. ^ a b Fu, Eddie (2024-04-03). "NxWorries Announce New Album Why Lawd?, Share "86Sentra"". Consequence. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  5. ^ Price, Joe (October 19, 2022). "Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Return as NxWorries With New Song "Where I Go" f/ H.E.R." Complex. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  6. ^ Abraham, Mya (2022-10-18). "Anderson .Paak And Knxwledge Set To Release New NxWorries Single With H.E.R." Vibe . Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  7. ^ Lavin, Will (2020-12-05). "NxWorries debut new track 'Where I Go' at Double Happiness Festival". NME. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  8. ^ Minsker, Evan (2023-05-18). "NxWorries Share Video for New Song "Daydreaming"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  9. ^ LeJarde, Arielle Lana (May 18, 2023). "NxWorries yearn for a lover in "Daydreaming"". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  10. ^ Slingerland, Calum (May 14, 2024). "NxWorries Get Snoop Dogg for Soulful, Slow-Burning "FromHere"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  11. ^ a b "NxWorries Team With Earl Sweatshirt & Rae Khalil On New Song "WalkOnBy": Listen". Stereogum. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  12. ^ Samuels, Keithan (2024-06-14). "NxWorries Release New Album 'Why Lawd?': Stream". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  13. ^ a b "Why Lawd? by NxWorries Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Kellman, Andy (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd? Album Reviews, songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Chick, Stevie (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries – Why Lawd?". The Guardian. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Green, Dylan (June 14, 2024). "NxWorries: Why Lawd?". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 18, 2024). "NxWorries :: Why Lawd? – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Walker, Logan (4 June 2024). "NxWorries - Why Lawd? review: the sonic smoothness fans have come to expect". The Skinny. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  19. ^ Kennedy, John (2024-06-14). "Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Turn Pain Into Pleasure on NxWorries' 'Why Lawd?': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  20. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (2024-04-09). "NxWorries Reveals Tracklist and Cover Art for 'Why Lawd?'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  22. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  23. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  25. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  26. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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