Outkast is not Outkast without Big Boi. But then again, it's also not Outkast without Andre 3000. The rappers really make a great duo and one of my favorite hip hop acts together. Big Boi's release of Sir Lucious Left Foot...The Son of Chico Dusty, his first solo album. This album has been a surprise in a lot of ways. It doesn't contain much of the Outkast sound I'm accustomed to; it's not Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. It invovles elements of DJing, freestyling, dance, and just straight hip hop music.
A great thing about this album is that it features over half a dozen people. Undoubtly, Big Boi's choice of artists featured really is eclectic at the least. From the Bay Area rapper Too Short to the R&B nightingale Janelle Monae. I am particularly not a fan of Gucci Mane so that's a pass. André 3000 is no surprise, he's also a great addition to the album, adds the Outkast sound to it. T.I. on "Tangerine" just makes the song a flagship track. B.o.B. is one of my newest favorite artists and he's a positive on this album.
Big Boi's own skills are not to be overlooked, they bring the second member of Outkast out as a prime leader for an album of the year. His conscious hip hop lyrics, early 90s oriented flow, and assertive beats ripe up the album. They're something that's very rare in today's music. It's definitely not what we hear on the radio these days.
If you're the type of person who needs some good hip hop and you're sick of self proclaimed best rappers, this album will keep your head calm and your ears entertained. To you, it will sound like a 21st century version of 90s Hip Hop.
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