Big Boi and Andre 3 Stacks Are Back In The Studio!

Big Boi and Andre 3 Stacks Are Back In The Studio!

Big Boi recently spoke on his new album he got droppin’ in the near future. Andre 3K is in the lab workin’ on some heat too. It’s about time we heard some new joints from these two, the game is in a state of shock right now and we need Outkast to step back in the ring and do their thing. Read the details below.

Atlanta’s lyrical dynamo and one half of Hip-Hop’s biggest selling group Outkast, Big Boi is back with the same fire, new label. Sir Lucious L. Leftfoot recently signed with Def Jam, and his first single “Shutterbug” is classic Big Boi with fresh focus and content.

Big Boi took some time out of his busy schedule to first talk about how “Shutterbug” came to be.

“I flew down to Miami for a meeting with Scott Storch,” said Big Boi. “Scott said that he had a beat for me that he was sitting on for a few years. He played it, it was bananas. I brought it back to Atlanta, put all that funk on it; bringing my keyboard players in, my guitar players in and then commenced to lyrical destruction. I wanted this song the capture the good times of getting back to emceeing, real lyrical content and having fun. That’s what we do and what we specialize in. The music has always been funk, bass, that Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. We’re bringing it back to the essence.”

Big Boi was very calm and confident in delivering long-awaited information to industry professionals in attendance. His new album is currently untitled. However, his production for the album is well known.

“Of course I got Organized Noize, started out with them first,” Big Boi stated. “They got like four cuts on the album. I got my own production company, Boom Boom Room Productions; we did a couple of joints as well. Lil’ Jon and Scott Storch (as previously mentioned). Gucci Mane is featured on the album. Me and Stacks got two songs on the album together. He (Andre 3000) also produced a track on the album. So you’re getting that whole OutKast energy! I got Jamie Foxx on the album. B.o.B. is on there. I wanted to use my special guest like ingredients, as we do on the OutKast albums. Not to just get somebody to get them. But to get somebody that will add something to the pot. I put together a nice collection, 18 tracks on the deluxe version, 14 on the regular album.”

The internet has been buzzing for a while now about the disappearance of OutKast. All types of correspondence echoed on social networks about that need; that yearning for huge records that touched the soul and brought people together.

Big Boi also talked about whether or not the fever pitch of his fans affects his daily grind.

“It doesn’t affect how I do music, but it feels good to know that people still want to hear the music,” he told AllHipHop.com. “I definitely hear and see everything that’s going on. At the same time, we’re already stuck in the zone once we’re in that studio. We got our own little world going on and everything on the outside is null and void. You just gotta want to do this. Andre 3000 is in the studio right now, laying down bars. It feels good to know that people still want to hear our music.”

So there you have it, Big Boi and Andre 3000 are back to the music. As for another OutKast album.

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Eminem Crowned “Best Selling Rapper Of The Decade”

Eminem was penned as the best selling rapper of the decade by Nielsen Soundscan. Now before I say what I’m ’bout to say, let me make myself clear so there are no misunderstandings on this shit: Em’ is nice, his lyrical content is crazy, and as for as his rap style, he’s a beast. Now that I got that out the way let me get to what I really wanna talk about. How did this happen? I’m not gon’ act like I don’t see the big ass elephant in the room, I’m talkin’ about the fact that Eminem is White but is crowned as the best selling RAPPER/ HIP HOP ARTIST of the decade!

Em’ deserves the title because just like Jay-Z said, the numbers don’t lie. Em’ out-sold the rest of the rappers in the game point-blank. The only problem I have is obvious: much like how Elvis was dubbed the “King of Rock N’ Roll” in the 50’s or 60’s or whenever that shit was, it’s the same thing happenin’ right now. As we know rock n’ roll was pioneered by Black artists like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Hendrix, and the list goes on and on. These artists were selling many albums to Black and White people, but it wasn’t until Elvis came out gyrating his hips n’ shit, that rock n’ roll was officially transitioning into the “Caucasion persuasion music.” The artists who actually created the genre were now being dominated by Elvis “The King of Rock N’ Roll.”

I know times have changed and when it comes to hip hop music there is no way the genre and culture can be transitioned into a 99% “Caucasion persuasion” type of thing. But when you look at the numbers there is clearly a lopsided scale between Eminem’s sales and all the other multi-platinum selling rap artists over the past decade. In terms of statistics Em’s numbers makes sense because obviously there are more White people in America than Blacks so his audience is broader. But well before Em’ came into the game the majority of rap buyers were White and who were they buying? Black rappers. So he’s selling to the same people, but the buyers have a choice to make and it’s clear what the choice is. Can’t balme the buyers because we all are more prone to support what we can most identify with. And I definitely can’t knock Elvis nor Eminem for being fans of the music and contributing to the game. All I want to do is bring attention to the question: What the fuck is wrong with this picture?!!

Here are a few multi-platinum artists that were released over the past decade who I think are just as deserving of the “Best selling artist of the decade title”:

Tupac

Jay-Z

Lauryn Hill

Outkast (My #1 pick)

50 Cent

That’s Wassup: ATL Artists Give Back To Flood Victims

That’s Wassup: ATL Artists Give Back To Flood Victims

It’s good to see these ATL artists bringing a lil bit of sunshine to the victims of the recent floods that demolished several parts of Georgia this month. I experienced tragedy like this during Hurricane Katrina in the N.O. and every bit of humanity and friendly gestures helps to lift spirits at a time when you feel like you’ve lost everything. The charity event that Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, T.I.’s Grand Hustle Label, Outkast, and others are hosting is making me feel real proud to be a part of hip hop right now. Read more on this below. Read more

Big Boi Says Expect 3 More Outkast Albums In The Next 2 Years

Big Boi Said don’t get shit twisted, Outkast is still together and they fitna be droppin’ 3 more albums within the next 2 years. So y’all better get ready for some fresh, hot new shit! Read more