Aftertaste - Song by Anderson .Paak & DEAN

BY Alexander Cole Published on May 09, 2026

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Anderson .Paak has teamed up with Korean R&B singer, DEAN, for a bubbly new "K-POPS! Soundtrack" effort, "Aftertaste."

Anderson .Paak is helping to promote the movie K-POPS! with a strong selection of songs involving Korean artists. His latest effort in this vein is the new R&B-pop crossover "Aftertaste." This new song features DEAN, a Korean R&B artist with a smooth voice. Overall, the two combine for a catchy and bubbly pop hit that will certainly turn a few heads. The song isn't Paak's typical sound, but that is what will help to draw in new audiences.

Release Date: May 8, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: K-POPS! Soundtrack

Quotable Lyrics from Aftertaste

I feel the passion in here comin' alive, strawberry wine
This turnin' me on more than a fever
It's more than I need, yeah (Come on)
Every time you leave a trace (Say that)

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!