From rhythms to rhymes, Anderson Paak proved he's the full package at Dallas concert

Anderson Paak has earned is fair share of press this year as one of the buzziest acts to hit Austin's South By Southwest festival and in light of his most recent album, Malibu. And while you'll hear about his soul-rap vibes and journey to revitalize boom-bap, there's one thing many fail to mention up front: Paak is a phenomenal drummer.

Not only is he able to energize crowds with jazzy riffs and spirited solos, but he can also do so without compromising his silky smooth voice.

Dallasites got to see Paak work his magic firsthand Tuesday night when he stopped through House of Blues. Backed by a guitarist, bass player, keyboardist and DJ, the lyricist was explosive from start to finish.

Here are four reasons why you shouldn't miss the next chance you get to see Paak live.

Let's talk more about that drumming

Paak, birth name Brandon Park Anderson, grew up playing drums in church, so it should come as no surprise the California native is literally the master of his own beat. Still, when he and his band first took the stage Tuesday, I wondered who might be sitting behind the kit, which was stationed remarkably closer to the audience than most. Through the first several songs of the set, the seat remained empty -- then sure enough half way through "The Season | Carry Me," Paak climbed in the saddle and ran away with it.

He remained as the driver through the sexy R&B jams "Heart Don't Stand a Chance" and "Room in Here," effortlessly working the room with Usher-like swagger and Carter Beauford-like technique.

He doesn't rep just one genre

When he wasn't banging on the drums, Paak was an unstoppable ball of energy, dancing animatedly from one end of the stage to the other. It wasn't all smooth moves, though the singer has undeniable charm. In a word, he's versatile, incorporating elements from seemingly every genre of music.

Paak's 2014 release, Venice, lends itself to more of a rowdy rap vibe that thrust the audience into instant party mode for tracks like "Drugs," "Milk n' Honey," and "Luh You." If I had to peg the artist's underlying groove, however, it would be funky. He previously released two funk albums under the moniker Breezy Lovejoy, and there's a certain quality to his music that makes it impossible to sit still.

Recommended listening: "Am I Wrong," "Put Me Thru," and "Come Down."

His energy is contagious

Paak's music is inescapably groovy, but the rapper himself has infectious candor. During Tuesday's concert, one woman caught his attention and proposed. After listening to songs like "Silicon Valley" where he's searching for personality "behind them tig-ol-bitties," can you blame her?

"I'm taken," Paak laughed. "I'm married to the game."

Paak's a rising star

House of Blues wasn't sold out Tuesday night, but rest assured this is not the last you'll hear of Anderson Paak. After grabbing critics' attention through his work with Dr. Dre on Compton last year, he's continued to blossom in his own right. He's also continued collaborating -- during the show he performed "Glowed Up," a tune he guest starred on for Haitian-Canadian DJ Kaytranada.

Paak has incredible talent and mass appeal, a winning combination that's sure to keep him at the forefront of music and increasingly in demand. If you didn't see him live in Dallas on this latest tour, don't make that mistake again.

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