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André 3000
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André 3000 is a musician who emerged as one half of Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast with Big Boi. Their recordings brought Southern rap into dialogue with funk, pop and experimental production. Albums include Stankonia and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, which won Album of the Year at the 2004 Grammy Awards.
His work also extends beyond rap. New Blue Sun, released in 2023, is an instrumental album built around flute and collective improvisation, developed with musicians including Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina and Nate Mercereau.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — OutKastDuo, musical approach and repertoire.
- Recording Academy — OutKast’s 2004 awardAlbum of the Year award.
- Recording Academy — New Blue Sun2023 release, flute, improvisation and collaborators.