Outkast
Biography
OutKast's blend of gritty Southern soul, fluid raps, and the rolling G-funk of their Organized Noize production crew epitomized the Atlanta wing of hip-hop's rising force, the Dirty South, during the late '90s. Along with Goodie Mob, OutKast took Southern hip-hop in bold, innovative new directions: less reliance on aggression, more positivity and melody, thicker arrangements, and intricate lyrics. After Dré and Big Boi hit number one on the rap charts with their first single, "Player's Ball," the duo embarked on a run of platinum albums spiked with several hit singles, enjoying numerous critical accolades in addition to their commercial success.
André Benjamin (Dré) and Antwan Patton (Big Boi) attended the same high school in the Atlanta borough of East Point, and several lyrical battles made each gain respect for the other's skills. They formed OutKast and were pursued by Organized Noize Productions, hitmakers for TLC and Xscape. Signed to the local LaFace label just after high school, OutKast recorded and released "Player's Ball," then watched the single rise to number one on the rap charts. It slipped from the top spot only after six weeks, was certified gold, and created a buzz for a full-length release.
Selected Discography
Idlewild (Explicit)
2006
The Way You Move [Single]
2004
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below (Explicit)
2003
Ghetto Musick
2003
Big Boi & Dre Present... (Explicit)
2001
Stankonia
2000
Aquemini (Explicit)
1998
ATLiens (Explicit)
1996
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
1994
"less reliance on aggression"
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this is hip hop at its best. i love outkast. so much substance i cant take it all in. andre 3000, aka daddy fat sack aka possum alawishus jenkins, aka luscious left foot, aka billy ocean, lol. awsome
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THESE BOI'S RITE HERE IS DA BEST DNT CARE WAT NO ONE SAY OUTKAST I GIVE IT ALL TO YALL 2 TIMES FOR YALL LOL U CNT HELP BUT TO LOVE DEM DATS Y I DO LOL
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I saw these cats in '96 or '97 at Alabama A&M University and they put on a hell of show. These cats are some ill artists. I'm not so sure about some of their more poppy stuff they've been doing lately, but I think everyone knows what they're capable of doing. True giants here representing the South.
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I wonder why no one ever went at OutKast. Honestly I wouldn't want to bother with them. They don't act like other celebs. I wouldn't mind meeting them just to see for myself. Can't wait to get the next album
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I remember in 1999 I met andre' 3000 after a concert he did in frankfurt germany and let me tell u. For a person to be down to earth he is the men, he sat outside with us and chilled with for about 30 to 45 mins. and was asking us if there were other city that was hype as us and we juct enjoyed the moment, he even to some pictures with and all man he is a genuine person 4real!!
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omg i am so lovin the blue tux! & the fine yellow threads... outkast is the genius name all the other posers wish they thought of. "Sorry Ms.Jackson, I am fo reeaal!!" so tugs on my heart strings...
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Awesome group, definately one to be remembered, they did some original s**t. "Sorry Ms.Jackson, I am fo reeaal!!" lol
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outkast put a wave in the genre that will be remembered among'st many forgotten
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HE IS AWESOME!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
THE VERY FIRST TIME THAT I HERD HIM I WAS LIKE WO_OW I SO_O NEEDED TO KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE WERE!!!!! >=) HE'S CO_OL!!!!!1 |
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Up there with PE,Run-DMC,A S the greatest groups,ever. They're flow is sick. Happy that 3000 is back rapping. Big Boi is a beast.Hard to choose who is da best group. Go with PE(1a).Run-D M C ( 1 b ) . O u t k a s t ( 1 b b ) .
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OutKast has been the sickest and most original artist since they made their first album no one is like them.
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I love Outkast! Their music is so different and smooth; their one-of-a-kin d . Peace!
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he is nice and bad!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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