Since, Big Boi has released lively solo albums, while André goes wherever his spirit takes him. After winning the Grammys' highest honor (Album of the Year) for their ambitious efforts-making them the second rap act to do so-Outkast released the soundtrack to their 1930s-era musical film, Idlewild, then took a break. And those contrasts blossomed on 2003's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, a double album featuring Big Boi's funk-infused hip-hop and André's Prince and Jimi Hendrix-inspired ballads. Each record offered more amorphous flows and endless imagination than the one before it, with bars promoting non-violence and perseverance, perhaps most explicitly spelled out on socially conscious standout "Humble Mumble." Over time, they played up their complementary personalities: André's poetic pensiveness and eccentricity shined, as Big Boi excelled at quick-witted slick talk. With thick drawls and lucid lyrics over soulful instrumentation, Outkast continued their art of storytelling with three almost instantly classic follow-ups, ATLiens, Aquemini, and Stankonia. Their 1994 debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik-punctuated by a silky single, "Player's Ball"-was a coming-of-age depiction of the pimps, rides, and aura of their hood. Atlanta natives André Benjamin and Antwan Patton, both born in 1975, met as teenagers rapping in their school cafeteria before forming a duo and connecting with local producers Organized Noize. The duo is one of the most successful hip-hop groups of all time, having received six Grammy Awards. "The South got something to say," André 3000 proclaimed at the 1995 Source Awards as he and Big Boi accepted the award for Best New Rap Group. OutKast - Stankonia (2000, CD) - Discog & Antwan Big Boi Patton. With producers Organized Noize playing a diminished role, Stankonia reclaims the duos futuristic bent. Melody Maker (12/5/00, p.58) - 4.Back before rappers below the Mason-Dixon Line got the respect of their East and West Coast contemporaries, Outkast raised the bar for lyricism, originality, and creativity. Stankonia was OutKasts second straight masterstroke, an album just as ambitious, just as all-over-the-map, and even hookier than its predecessor. Melody Maker (12/5/00, p.58) - 4.5 stars out of 5 - ".This is witty, tight, political, thoughtful, inspired and, above all, tuneful hip-hop.F***ing superb." The Source (12/00, pp.237-8) - 4 stars out of 5 - ".Bizarre and groundbreaking.They're hip-hop's Lewis and Clark.Thir Funkadelic-inspired rap universe is the antithesis of predictable." DJ) helms most of the backing tracks, and while the live-performance approach is still present, theres more. Build something new.supremely warm, funky and f***ed up music.This is great black music."ĬMJ (1/08/01, p.27) - Included in CMJ's "Best Hip-Hop Albums" of 2000.ĬMJ (10/30/00, p.4) - ".One listen, and you'll be a lifelong resident of STANKONIA." Stankonia was OutKasts second straight masterstroke, an album just as ambitious, just as all-over-the-map, and even hookier than its predecessor.
#OUTKAST STANKONIA CD FULL#
The Wire (12/00, p.65) - ".There are so many shifty, elastic clauses.you can't put a finger on 'em, much less cover an ass that shakes from Funkadelic to Prince booty Bass." Pay in full or in 4 interest-free installments for orders between with. The Wire (1/01, p.34) - Included in Wire's "50 Records Of The Year". Q (1/01, p.114) - 4 out of 5 stars - ".Eccentric rather than egocentric, bohemian not boastful, STANKONIA parades some of the most ambitious music - hip hop or otherwise - currently on offer."Īlternative Press (12/00, p.108) - 5 out of 5 - ".Bold and alescing the political and societal challenges of hip hop's past into what is one of the genre's most artistically unorthodox releases so far."
Q (1/03, p.54) - Included in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums Ever" Par-tay!"Įntertainment Weekly (11/3/00, p.81) - ".Reeks of artful ambition rendered with impeccable anscending the Southern funk-rock-hip-hop synthesis.Take a deep breath and jump into this music." - Rating: A
Spin (1/01, p.73) - Ranked #6 in Spin's "Top 20 Albums of the Year " - ".It's highbrow bounce with fluorescent jimmy hats.
masterwork is practically a hip-hop AMERICAN BEAUTY.easily the most erotically unzipped hip-hop ever recorded."
0 kommentar(er)
