Since DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper in 1988 the double LP has become a Hip Hop staple. The sheer volume and intensity or work that goes into such an album has made and broken many a rapper in the past. When executed correctly, the double LP can […]
On this date in 1996, Big Boi and Andre 3000 came together to release their second album ATLiens on R&B icons’ LA Reid and Babyface’s LaFace Records. On this album, the Southern playalistic duo expands their subject matter from just their urban tales from the hood to explorations of extraterrestrial life on Planet Earth. Outkast’s […]
Chicago’s Grant Park won’t have thousands take it over for Lollapalooza this year due to COVID-19, in place will be Lolla2020, a virtual experience free to music loves on YouTube. The four nights of performances will begin at 5:00 p.m. every night with some of Chicago’s own on the bill including Chance the Rapper, Vic […]
Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip-Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000 turns 45 today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flows, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his movie roles in films like Idlewild and Jimi: All Is by My Side. He has become a household name as a solo […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, Rev Run, Outkast, Nas, Raekwon, and Snoop Dogg. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Critically the album […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, OutKast, the duo that helped pioneer putting southern Hip Hop on the map, released their debut classic LP, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This Dungeon Family masterpiece recorded by Andre 3000 and Big Boi paved the way for Atlanta and the rest of the Dirty South to have their unique voice in […]
At the 1995 Source Awards, Andre 3000 said the South had something to say and they’ve been saying it ever since. Three Stacks alongside his better half, Big Boi, paved the way for the dominant Southern sound today. Outkast left us with a big discography after the release of the 2006 film, Idlewild, but we’ve […]
The Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees are in and there a few acts holing it down for Hip Hop and R&B. The 2020 nominees include Outkast, the Neptunes, Eurythmics, R.E.M., Patti Smith, the Isley Brothers, Vince Gill, Journey, Beach Boys’ Mike Love, and more. Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Steve Miller, Motown legend William “Mickey” Stevenson, […]
Hip-Hop and R&B are once again represented in the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Isley Brothers, Outkast, and The Neptunes among the 24 nominees. The Associated Press reports of the 24 nominees, six spots will be granted into the Hall of Fame. The Induction & Awards Gala is on June 11. REGISTER […]
On this date at the turn of the century, Big Boi and Andre 3000, better known as Outkast, dropped their fourth album entitled Stankonia on the Laface/Arista imprint. Following up on their successful Aquemini LP, Outkast set out to challenge themselves creatively and that they did; Stankonia ended up being one of the duo’s most […]
Legendary lyricists Black Thought and super-producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots are executive producers of a six-part docuseries entitled Hip-Hop: The Songs That Shook America on AMC. On each episode of this new series put emphasis on a trailblazing song that was critical to the transformation of American music and popular culture. The artists […]
Back in 1982, Stephen King and George A. Romero collaborated to give the world the horror classic Creepshow. It has been announced that the reboot of Creepshow will feature Hip-Hop icons, Big Boi of OutKast and Cleveland’s finest Kid Cudi. To make sure that the viewers are scared out of their minds, Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator), […]
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View this post on Instagram [ ? OutKast.com A post shared by Big Boi (@bigboi) on Feb 3, 2019 at 8:30pm PST The Super Bowl has passed, along with the halftime performance that was headlined by Maroon 5 but also included Travis Scott and Big Boi. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS Online, […]
The original ATLien will be in the building for the Super Bowl! It has been confirmed that Outkast’s Big Boi will be added to the Maroon 5 and Travis Scott half time show for the 49th Annual Super Bowl being held in Atlanta on February 3, 2019. View this post on Instagram #SBLIII […]
The 2019 Grammy nominees are in and Hip-Hop is dominating, again. It’s that time of year where music’s brightest stars from all genres get judged for the music they put out this year by the one and only Recording Academy. It’s up to those voting members to see who is the best of the best, […]
Lil Baby and Gunna have built quite a bond, and are often compared to other notable rap duos. Speaking with Hot 97’s Nessa, she said the “Drip Too Hard” pair gives her “Outkast vibes.” She compared their individuality and chemistry to Big Boi’s and Andre 3000’s during their prime. “That’s a great title,” Baby responded. “I […]
On this date at the turn of the century, Big Boi and Andre 3000 dropped their fourth album entitled Stankonia on the Laface/Arista imprint. Following up on their successful Aquemini LP, Outkast set out to challenge themselves creatively and that they did; Stankonia ended up being one of the duo’s most successful commercial albums, going […]
We love seeing our favorite rappers take a turn to Hollywood. Giving MCs another notch on their belts to brag about on wax, acting can sometimes take a Hip-Hop star all the way to the Oscars — what’s good, Common! — or solidify a career that carries them years beyond their last hit album. Another […]
OutKast’s Big Boi will be one of the most famous fathers hanging around college football stadiums next season. The proud papa is celebrating his son, Cross Patton, committing to the University of Oregon. “I just want to thank my family: mom and my dad, coach Davis, my football team, with that being said, I want […]
On this date in 1996, Big Boi and Andre 3000 came together to release their second album ATLiens on R&B icons’ LA Reid and Babyface’s LaFace Records. On this album, the Southern playalistic duo expands their subject matter from just their urban tales from the hood to explorations of extraterrestrial life on Planet Earth. Outkast’s […]
