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OutKast, the Atlanta-based hip-hop duo comprising André “André 3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their innovative sound and eclectic style. Formed in 1992, the pair met during their teenage years at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia. Their shared passion for music led them to sign with LaFace Records, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking career that would challenge and redefine the boundaries of hip-hop.
Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994), introduced audiences to a unique blend of Southern-fried funk and socially conscious lyrics. The lead single, “Player’s Ball,” not only topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart but also signaled the rise of Southern hip-hop on a national scale. Building on this momentum, OutKast released ATLiens (1996) and Aquemini (1998), albums that showcased their growth as artists unafraid to experiment with genres, incorporating elements of funk, soul, and psychedelia. These projects received critical acclaim for their originality and depth, solidifying OutKast’s reputation as pioneers in the hip-hop community.
In 2000, Stankonia propelled OutKast to new heights, featuring the explosive singles “B.O.B” and “Ms. Jackson.” The latter became their first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, earning them a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. This success was amplified with the release of the double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2003. The project, which included chart-topping hits like “Hey Ya!” and “The Way You Move,” achieved Diamond certification and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, a rare accomplishment for hip-hop artists.
Throughout their career, OutKast has been recognized with numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards out of sixteen nominations. Their innovative music videos have garnered multiple MTV Video Music Awards, with “Hey Ya!” winning Video of the Year in 2004. Their influence and success have been further acknowledged with nominations for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting their significant impact on the music industry.
Beyond their musical achievements, both André 3000 and Big Boi have pursued various projects. They starred in and produced the 2006 musical film Idlewild, which featured original music and showcased their versatility as entertainers. Individually, Big Boi has released multiple solo albums, while André 3000 has explored acting, appearing in films such as Four Brothers (2005) and Semi-Pro (2008). André 3000 also ventured into the fashion industry, launching his clothing line, Benjamin Bixby, in 2008.
OutKast’s enduring appeal lies in their ability to blend diverse musical styles with insightful lyrics, creating a sound that resonates across different audiences. Their willingness to push creative boundaries has not only garnered them critical acclaim but also a dedicated fan base that spans generations. As of 2025, their legacy continues to influence and inspire new artists, reaffirming their status as trailblazers in the evolution of hip-hop.
(#-B)
“13th Floor/Growing Old” – ATLiens (1996)
“?” – Stankonia (2000)
“Again” (Stankonia Remix) – — (2000)
“Ain’t No Thang” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Akshon (Yeah!)” – Monster (2003)
“Aquemini” – Aquemini (1998)
“Da Art of Storytellin’ (Pt. 1)” – Aquemini (1998)
“Da Art of Storytellin’ (Pt. 2)” – Aquemini (1998)
“The Art of Storytellin’ Part 4” – Gangsta Grillz: The Album (2007)
“ATLiens” – ATLiens (1996)
“B.O.B (Bombs over Baghdad)” – Stankonia (2000)
“Babylon” – ATLiens (1996)
“A Bad Note” – Idlewild (2006)
“Behold a Lady” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Black Ice” – Still Standing (1998)
“Bowtie” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Buggface” – Idlewild (2006)
“Bust” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
(C-D)
“Call of da Wild” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Call the Law” – Idlewild (2006)
“Chonkyfire” – Aquemini (1998)
“Chronomentrophobia” – Idlewild (2006)
“Church” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Claimin’ True” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Crumblin’ Erb” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“D.E.E.P.” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Decatur Psalm” – ATLiens (1996)
“Dez Only 1” – A S.W.A.T. Healin’ Ritual (1998)
“Dracula’s Wedding” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Dyin’ to Live” – Idlewild (2006)
(E-G)
“E.T. (Extraterrestrial)” – ATLiens (1996)
“Elevators (Me & You)” – ATLiens (1996)
“Elevators (Me & You)” (ONP 86 Remix) – ATLiens (1996)
“Everlasting” – Nothing to Lose: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (1997)
“Flip Flop Rock” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Fresh and Clean” (Remix) – Bones: Original Motion Soundtrack (2000)
“Funkanella” – Backstage: A Hard Knock Life (2000)
“Funkin’ Around” – Big Boi and Dre Present… Outkast (2001)
“Funky Ride” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Gangsta Shit” – Stankonia (2000)
“Gasoline Dreams” – Stankonia (2000)
“Ghetto Musick” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Git Up, Git Out” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Gone Be Fine” – The Boy Is Mine (1998)
“Greatest Shot On Earth” – Idlewild (2006)
(H-I)
“Happy Valentine’s Day” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Hey Baby” (Stank Remix) – Rock Steady (iTunes Limited Edition) (2002)
“Hey Ya!” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“High Schoolin'” – Music from and Inspired by the Movie Light It Up (1999)
“Hollywood Divorce” – Idlewild (2006)
“Hootie Hoo” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Humble Mumble” – Stankonia (2000)
“I Can’t Wait” – Barbershop 2: Back In Business Soundtrack (2004)
“Idlewild Blue (Don’tchu Worry ‘Bout Me)” – Idlewild (2006)
“In Due Time” – Soul Food Soundtrack (1997)
“In Your Dreams” – Idlewild (2006)
“International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)” – Underground Kingz (2007)
“I’ll Call Before I Come” – Stankonia (2000)
(J-M)
“Jazzy Belle” – ATLiens (1996)
“Knowing” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Land of a Million Drums” – Music from the Motion Picture Scooby-Doo (2002)
“Last Call” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Liberation” – Aquemini (1998)
“A Life In the Day of Benjamin André” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Life Is Like a Musical” – Idlewild (2006)
“Love Hater” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Love In War” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Mainstream” – ATLiens (1996)
“Makes No Sense At All” – Idlewild (2006)
“Mamacita” – Aquemini (1998)
“Mighty O” – Idlewild (2006)
“Millennium” – ATLiens (1996)
“Morris Brown” – Idlewild (2006)
“Movin’ Cool (The After Party)” – Big Boi and Dre Present… Outkast (2001)
“Ms. Jackson” – Stankonia (2000)
“Mutron Angel” – Idlewild (2006)
“My Favorite Things” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Myintrotoletuknow” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
(N-R)
“Nathaniel” – Aquemini (1998)
“Neck ov da Woods” – Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture The Wood (1999)
“N2U” – Idlewild (2006)
“Ova da Wudz” – ATLiens (1996)
“Peaches” – Idlewild (2006)
“Phobia” – Music from the Motion Picture Higher Learning (1995)
“Pink & Blue” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“PJ & Rooster” – Idlewild (2006)
“Player’s Ball” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1993)
“Player’s Ball” (Reprise) – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Prototype” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Red Velvet” – Stankonia (2000)
“Reset” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Return of the G” – Aquemini (1998)
“The Rooster” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Rosa Parks” – Aquemini (1998)
“Roses” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
(S)
“She Lives In My Lap” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“She’s Alive” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Skew It on the Bar-B” – Aquemini (1998)
“Slum Beautiful” – Stankonia (2000)
“Slump” – Aquemini (1998)
“Smokefest 1999” – Rap Life (1999)
“Snappin’ & Trappin'” – Stankonia (2000)
“So Fresh, So Clean” – Stankonia (2000)
“Sole Sunday” – Music from the Motion Picture Any Given Sunday (2000)
“Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
“Spaghetti Junction” – Stankonia (2000)
“Speedballin'” – Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Original Motion Picture (2001)
“SpottieOttieDopaliscious” – Aquemini (1998)
“Spread” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Stankonia (Stanklove)” – Stankonia (2000)
“Street Talkin'” – The Art of Storytelling (1999)
“Synthesizer” – Aquemini (1998)
(T)
“Take Off Your Cool” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Throw Your Hands Up” – In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1999)
“Toilet Tisha” – Stankonia (2000)
“Tomb of the Boom” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Touch Guy” – Music from and Inspired by Shaft (2000)
“The Train” – Idlewild (2006)
“Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac)” – ATLiens (1996)
(U-Z)
“Unhappy” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Vibrate” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Wailin'” – ATLiens (1996)
“Walk It Out” (Remix) – Beat’n Down Yo Block! (Deluxe Edition) (2007)
“War” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“Watch for the Hook” (Dungeon Family Mix) – East Point’s Greatest Hit (1998)
“The Way You Move” – Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
“We Luv Deez Hoez” – Stankonia (2000)
“West Savannah” – Aquemini (1998)
“What About Your Friends” (Extended Mix) – — (1992)
“Wheelz of Steel” – ATLiens (1996)
“When I Look In Your Eyes” – Idlewild (2006)
“The Whole World” – Big Boi and Dre Present… Outkast (2001)
“Xplosion” – Stankonia (2000)
“Y’all Scared” – Aquemini (1998)
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