American Singer Anderson .Paak To Release Collab With aespa, Posts Snippet of Song on Instagram

American singer Anderson .Paak has previewed an upcoming collaboration with K-pop girl group aespa by sharing a short snippet of their new song on Instagram, sparking excitement among fans worldwide.

In a video posted on February 22 local time, .Paak played a segment of the unreleased track while tagging aespa's official account in the caption and on screen. Alongside the snippet, he wrote the message, "YOU THINK THEY READY FOR THIS?!?" signaling that the full collaboration is on the way.

He also reposted the clip on his Instagram Stories, again tagging aespa and teasing that the song was "COMING SOOOOOON!!!," suggesting that the release is imminent even though an exact date has not yet been revealed, according to soompi.

The brief preview does not include many details about the song's title or credits, but it confirms that .Paak and aespa have teamed up on original music rather than a remix or performance stage.

Fans of both artists quickly began sharing the video across social media platforms, with many speculating about the track's genre, concept, and whether it will appear on a future aespa project or a separate release linked to .Paak's growing work with Korean music, Billboard reported.

The move comes as .Paak continues to deepen his ties to the K-pop scene, including his upcoming film "K-POPS!" which centers on the world of Korean music competition shows and features original songs produced with well-known K-pop collaborators.

aespa, known for hits like "Next Level" and "Savage," has been steadily expanding its international profile through brand partnerships, global tours, and collaborations, working with artists such as Naevis on "Welcome To MY World" and English singer-songwriter JVKE on a remix project, as well as participating in brand and soundtrack tie-ins that pair the group with Western producers, as per the Hollywood Reporter.