Venice is the debut studio album by American singer Anderson .Paak.
It was released on October 28, 2014, by Steel Wool, OBE and Empire Distribution.
[1] Anderson .Paak produced the album, alongside several other record producers such as Lo_Def, DJ Nobody, DK the Punisher, Mikos the Gawd, Kelsey Gonzalez, Tokimonsta, Ta-Ku; as well as a guest appearance from SiR.
The album also features lead guitar work by Jose Rios, acoustic & bass guitar from Kelsey Gonzalez and keyboard from Ron Avant, all members of his backing band, The Free Nationals.
The album's first single, called "Drugs", was released on January 17, 2014.