Up to this point in his career, Anderson .Paak’s music has been all struggle and perseverance. On Malibu, his excellent 2016 album, he sang of his mother’s gambling addiction and his father’s time in prison. A year later, on “Get Bigger,” a contemplative gem from .Paak’s collaborative LP with the producer Knxwledge, he remembered the days of bagging groceries and “pushing them carts.” On that song and others, it was clear that the Los Angeles vocalist and drummer wanted to push beyond that existence and ascend to a place of comfort.

It seems .Paak has finally reached that goal, if his new single, “Bubblin,” is any indication. A trap-infused bounce beat with heavy drums and rumbling bass, the song’s sound departs from the dusty, Stax-inspired soul that typified his earlier work. Here, he does a little shit talking and celebrating. “I’mma need all the fries you can gimme,” .Paak playfully declares, “All the hot sauce, all the pie you can gimme.” It’s a low-key stunt that also speaks to the come-up he’s experienced over the past two years. Elsewhere, over a triplet flow, .Paak buries the past—literally. “RIP the times I was broke...dead prezi’s in an envelope.” In the video for “Bubblin,” we see .Paak walk to the ATM, wondering if he has sufficient funds to cover his cash withdrawal. Then, after a stream of money shoots from the machine, he hits the tailor, dives into a pool of cash, and swings from a golden chandelier. Yes, the visuals are ridiculous, but when you’ve worked this hard, you deserve to reap the benefits.