Anderson .Paak Discusses K-pop's Global Impact and Black Culture's Influence at Tribeca Festival

NEW YORK – Grammy-winning artist and director Anderson .Paak recently shared his perspectives on the global phenomenon of K-pop and its intricate relationship with Western music and Black culture during an interview at the Tribeca Festival. Paak, whose feature directorial film “K-Pops!” explores the connection between Black culture and K-pop, emphasized the importance of recognizing the shared influences between these musical genres. When asked what the Western music industry could learn from K-pop, Paak highlighted several key aspects. “Fashion, aesthetic, you know, cinematography, budgets,” he stated, underscoring the expansive scale and visual artistry prevalent in K-pop productions. He further elaborated on the significant commonalities between K-pop and Black music, asserting that K-pop represents “the evolution of Black music and American pop music.” Paak stressed the importance of showcasing “how much influence that they got from the music and then to show their interpretation of it.” He concluded by expressing his enthusiasm for the future trajectory of K-pop, noting, “I think it’s huge and I had fun showing how much in common they have. And I’m excited to see what K-pop does, you know, in the future.” His comments shed light on the deep cultural roots and dynamic evolution driving K-pop’s continued global success.