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Link Up & Suede is the debut EP by NxWorries, the Los Angeles-based duo of hip hop producer Knxwledge and R&B vocalist Anderson .Paak. The EP was released on December 4, 2015 under Stones Throw Records, and was supported by two singles: "Suede", the breakthrough song which earned .Paak an invitation to Dr. Dre’s Compton sessions, and "Link Up" which premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on December 1, 2015.[1][2][3]

"Suede" was selected as one of NPR Music's "Favorite Songs of 2015".[4] The EP also includes "Droogs", a Knxwledge remake of Anderson .Paak's "Drugs" taken from his Venice album, along with two instrumental bonus beats.[5] Link Up & Suede serves as a precursor to the duo's full-length debut album, Yes Lawd!.[1][6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Anthrtime (Intro)"Glen Earl Boothe1:06
2."Link Up"3:29
3."Datwhip (Interlude)"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
1:24
4."Suede"
2:57
5."Dntstop (Interlude)"Boothe0:43
6."Droogs"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
5:04
Total length:14:43
Physical version
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Anthrtime (Intro)"Boothe1:06
2."Link Up"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
3:29
3."Datwhip (Interlude)"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
1:24
4."Suede"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
  • Scott-Heron
2:57
5."Dntstop (Interlude)"Boothe0:43
6."Link Up" (Instrumental)Boothe3:32
7."Suede" (Instrumental)
  • Boothe
  • Scott-Heron
 
8."Droogs"
  • Boothe
  • Anderson
5:04

Personnel

  • J. Cole – Mixing
  • Eric Coleman – Photography
  • Dave Cooley – Mastering
  • Jeff Jank – Design
  • Knxwledge – Producer
  • Anderson Paak – Vocalist/Producer
  • NxWorries – Primary Artist
  • Dewey Saunders – Illustrations

References

  1. ^ a b Laurent, Fintoni (Dec 5, 2015). "Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak release Link Up & Suede EP". FACT Magazine. Retrieved Dec 30, 2015.
  2. ^ Martins, Chris (Jan 14, 2016). "Anderson Paak on Working With Dr. Dre and New Album 'Malibu'". Billboard.com. Retrieved Jan 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Schwartz, Danny (Dec 1, 2015). "Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge - Link Up (Radio Rip)". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved Jan 20, 2016.
  4. ^ "The Complete List: NPR Music's Favorite Songs Of 2015 (So Far)". NPR.org. Jun 30, 2015. Retrieved Jan 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Lucas G. (Dec 7, 2015). "Yes Lawd! NxWorries' "Link Up & Suede" EP Is Here & It's Awesome - DJBooth". DJBooth.net. Retrieved Jan 15, 2016.
  6. ^ Hermann, Andy (25 Jul 2016). "Anderson .Paak's Long, Hard Road to Fame Was Worth the Wait". Los Angeles Weekly. Retrieved 27 Jul 2016.