Anderson .Paak says a highlight of 2018 was his return to Oxnard: “It was dope to really make the city proud”

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Anderson .Paak‘s had a phenomenal year: He released his album, Oxnard, performed on Saturday Night Live, announced a world tour, co-wrote songs for Christina Aguilera‘s album, and received a Grammy nomination for his single, “Bubblin’.” But if you ask the soul singer, one of the highlights of 2018 was returning to his hometown of Oxnard, CA to host a celebratory event for his beloved community. 

On Nov. 17, Andy’s Oxnard Carnival invaded a local park and treated attendees to free food, games, rides and more.

“I went back to the city, we threw a