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Ventura is a 2019 studio album by American singer, rapper, drummer, and producer Anderson .Paak, released several months after Oxnard. It emphasizes soul, funk, and R&B, with live instrumentation and vocal arrangements that distinguish it from the more rap-centered portions of its predecessor. André 3000, Smokey Robinson, Brandy, Nate Dogg, Jazmine Sullivan, and Lalah Hathaway appear on the album, which is aimed at listeners of contemporary soul and groove-based pop.
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Why does Ventura sound different from Anderson .Paak's Oxnard?
Ventura leans more heavily into warm soul, funk, and R&B arrangements, while 2018's Oxnard gives more space to rap and harder-edged production. Both albums were executive-produced by Dr. Dre and were released only months apart.
Which guest artists appear on Ventura?
The album features André 3000 on "Come Home," Smokey Robinson on "Make It Better," and Brandy on "Jet Black." Nate Dogg also appears posthumously on "What Can We Do?"
Which Ventura song won Anderson .Paak a Grammy?
"Come Home," featuring André 3000, won Best R&B Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards. "Make It Better" and "King James" are among the album's other prominent singles.
Is Ventura connected to Anderson .Paak's California album titles?
Yes. Ventura follows Malibu and Oxnard, continuing Anderson .Paak's run of albums named after California locations associated with his life and career.
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