Outkast | Sarods

Outkast, composed of [[big-boi|Big Boi]] (Antwan Patton) and [[andre-3000|André 3000]] (André Benjamin), is an American hip-hop duo that revolutionized the music scene with their unique blend of intricate lyricism, memorable melodies, and experimentation with various genres. Outkast's music is a unique blend of hip-hop, funk, psychedelia, jazz, and techno. Their debut album, [[southernplayalisticadillacmuzik|Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik]], released in 1994, gained popularity after its single 'Player's Ball' peaked atop the [[billboard|Billboard]] Hot Rap Songs chart. Outkast's music has been sampled and referenced by numerous other artists. Outkast's most popular album is [[speakerboxxx-the-love-below|Speakerboxxx/The Love Below]]. Outkast's experimental approach to music has been praised by critics and fans. Outkast has been named as an influence by artists such as [[kendrick-lamar|Kendrick Lamar]] and [[kanye-west|Kanye West]].