In 2003, iconic Atlanta-based hip-hop duo OutKast—aka Big Boi and André 3000—released their split album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below wherein each artist created their own record, but released them as one. Big Boi’s 808-driven Speakerboxx leans into southern hip-hop via electronic and soulful flair. On the flip side, André 3000’s The Love Below overflows with eccentricities, combining R&B, electronic, jazz and funk. Altogether, the 40-track album—available as …
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their masterpiece ATLiens, OutKast’s four-LP reissue doesn’t include just the original album, but also the instrumentals—available commercially for the first time ever. Along with the vinyl (which features the tracks “Elevators (Me & You),” “Two Dope Boyz (In A Cadillac)” and “Jazzy Belle”), the duo collaborated with London-based firm F That on a video game based on the album. In …
Each day, our editorial team listens to new music and shares favorites in the Listen Up section. Be it synth-pop, indie, experimental or beyond, the discoveries are always powerful. This year provided plenty of ammo—from the ferocious to the poetic, political and personal, delicate tunes, bops and more. While some artists represented are long-standing CH favorites, we were pleased to discover that many of our best-loved …
