"Tints," featuring Kendrick Lamar, is the lead single from Anderson .Paak's third studio album, Oxnard , released on October 4, 2018, under Aftermath Entertainment. The track is a blend of funk, soul, and hip-hop, highlighting the need for privacy (symbolized by tinted windows) amid rising fame.
The song features high-profile collaborators and technical staff: Anderson .Paak and Om'Mas Keith. Mixing: Dr. Dre and Quentin "Q" Gilkey. Anderson .Paak - TINTS ft. Kendrick Lamar
Anderson .Paak - TINTS (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Official Video) Anderson Paak YouTube• Oct 28, 2018 "Tints," featuring Kendrick Lamar, is the lead single
Anderson .Paak on drums, Jose Rios and Jeff Gitelman on guitar, and Rob Lewis on piano. Additional Vocals: Tayla Parx provides extra vocal layers. Lyrical Themes Mixing: Dr
Directed by Colin Tilley, the official music video features both artists in various cinematic vignettes. It uses quick cuts and surreal imagery to represent different facets of life and identity, further emphasizing the theme of what is seen versus what is hidden.
The central metaphor of "Tints" revolves around the "fishbowl" effect of celebrity life: