Anderson .Paak Drops Star-Studded 'K-POPS!' Inspired Album

Summary

• Anderson .Paak has officially released K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture) ahead of the film’s Netflix debut

• Executive produced by Dem Jointz, the 17-song album brings together a massive roster including JID, G-DRAGON, aespa, NMIXX, DEAN, and members of SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, and (G)I-DLE

• The release drops alongside a cinematic new music video for the standout track “Caution” featuring JYP Entertainment’s girl group NMIXX

Nine-time Grammy Award-winning powerhouse Anderson .Paak is bridging the gap between Western R&B and the global phenomenon of Korean pop music. Today, the multihyphenate officially dropped K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture). Far more than a standard cinematic soundtrack or various-artists compilation, the 17-song collection stands alone as a groundbreaking studio album that unites an elite roster of K-pop idols and South Korean heavyweights across different labels and genres under one cohesive, funk-infused sonic umbrella.

Executive produced alongside multi-platinum hitmaker Dem Jointz (known for his work with JENNIE and Eminem), the project acts as a vibrant companion piece to .Paak’s upcoming Netflix directorial debut. The tracklist reads like a music festival lineup, featuring star-studded appearances from JID, G-DRAGON, aespa, DEAN, JO1, and Kevin Woo, alongside elite group members like JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN, HONGJOONG of ATEEZ, and SOYEON of (G)I-DLE. The album also features the official musical debut of .Paak’s own real-life son, Soul Rasheed, who co-stars in the accompanying film.

To celebrate the album’s release, .Paak has rolled out a stunning new visual for the standout track “Caution” featuring the powerhouse girl group NMIXX. The track delivers a deconstructed blend of heavy bass, R&B, and sharp pop melodies. In the music video, .Paak and NMIXX lean into a suspenseful thriller aesthetic, playing stylish crime scene investigators processing a high-profile case—all while dropping hints that they might just be the ones responsible for the crime.

The rollout follows an incredibly successful string of teaser singles that set the internet ablaze earlier this year. Fans previously got a taste of the project via the smooth alt-R&B track “Aftertaste” featuring DEAN, as well as the groove-heavy pop anthem “Keychain” featuring aespa. Additionally, the tracklist includes a fresh version of .Paak and G-DRAGON’s massive 2025 hit “Too Bad,” which previously stormed the Billboard Global 200 chart and secured a MAMA Award.

As Anderson .Paak continues his dominant 2026 run—which already includes a TIME 100 honor, a major Met Gala moment, and a stadium tour with Bruno Mars—this cross-cultural masterpiece cements him as one of the most versatile curators in modern music. K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture) is available now on all major digital streaming platforms, with physical formats available via his official store. Don’t forget to catch the “Certified Fresh” companion film when it officially premieres on Netflix this Saturday, May 30.