It's not been the longest wait, but it feels like it. This is Anderson .Paak's first headline show in Glasgow for nearly 3 years, a time in which the cross-genre star's second album Malibu became an unusual kind of sleeper hit; one that started out as a critically acclaimed, commercial success and then continued effortlessly on that upward trajectory – new audiences discovering his west coast musical hybrid and the technical skill of Paak and bandmates The Free Nationals. That Tiny Desk concert can't have done any harm either.

Tonight is a sell out and the anticipation, to say the least, is palpable. The Glasgow leg of Andy's Beach Tour doesn't disappoint. Tracks from last year's third album Oxnard form the majority of the setlist, with opening track 'The Chase' kicking things off – a Prince-influenced slice of funk that sees Paak juggling vocals and drums – and his band hidden behind a curtain reduced to shadows. Shortly after he's out front, a beacon of showmanship, for the irresistible swagger of 'Bubblin'', spitting out rapid fire verses, never standing still.

The crowd are notably enthused tonight by the cuts from Malibu. 'Heart Don't Stand A Chance' inspires the biggest singalong, the bass-led 'Come Down' is played at nearly double speed, and the explosion of confetti during the encore's opener of 'Am I Wrong?' is the evening's true moment of euphoria. Oxnard isn't the instant classic that Malibu was, but the tracks translate well live and give the Free Nationals a chance to flex their considerable musical muscles; 'Anywhere' in particular is irresistible, Snoop Dogg isn't here for his guest verse but the bass riff is the star of the show. Paak stays behind the kit for his should-have-been-summer-anthem 'Tints', with support act Tayla Parx joining the Free Nationals for extra vocals, and you're willing him to come out front and command the crowd.

He finishes with 'Dang!', his collaboration with close friend, the late Mac Miller, with some call and response between Paak and crowd 'we love you, Mac'. It's touching, as is the picture of the two that appears behind the band, a pair of cheshire cat grins plastered on their faces. It's a terrific show; a victory for musicianship, an all singing, all dancing success complete with crowdsurfing and pyrotechnics. Andy, don't leave it so long before next time.