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Like Tupac and Biggie, Jordan and Pippen, Kanye and Taylor Swift, history has forever linked Big Boi and Andre 3000. Outkast could never put out another album, (an actual possibility), and it still won’t ever be possible to mention one without thinking of the other. That’s what happens when you’re half of the greatest hip-hop group ever (only Wu-Tang is battling them for the top spot). Today, though, more than 16 years after the release of their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, we’re remarkably confronted with the first glaring evidence of the duo’s quasi-separation with the release … ...Read the full album review
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Like Tupac and Biggie, Jordan and Pippen, Kanye and Taylor Swift, history has forever linked Big Boi and Andre 3000. Outkast could never put out another album, (an actual possibility), and it still won’t ever be possible to mention one without thinking of the other. That’s what happens when you’re half of the greatest hip-hop group ever (only Wu-Tang is battling them for the top spot). Today, though, more than 16 years after the release of their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, we’re remarkably confronted with the first glaring evidence of the duo’s quasi-separation with the release of Big Boi’s Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Even more remarkable, it’s a cause of celebration, not mourning.
It was largely assumed that Outkast’s relentlessly creative, impossibly funky and always innovative style could be primarily attributed to Andre 3000, with Big’s more street-level style keeping the music at least tenuously tethered to Earth, but Big Boi’s exquisitely titled, “official” solo album (Speakerboxx was his de facto solo debut) reveals that Antwan Andre Patton deserves at least half the credit. Like an Outkast album, Son of Chico Dusty sounds like absolutely nothing else ever made. It’s a simultaneously grinding and spacey affair that could only be the creation of one man: Big Boi/Sir Lucious Left Foot/Daddy Fat Sax/Billy Ocean/Francis the Savannah Chitlin’ Pimp/etc., etc., etc.
Every truly elite album needs at least a few “oh s**!” moments - moments so dope all you can do is nod your head and mutter “oh s**t” - and Chico Dusty’s oh s**ttiest track is without a doubt General Patton. Patton’s beat is so huge it’d be an insult to merely call it a banger, and Big absolutely tears the track apart. There aren’t many emcees who could rise above a beat this big, but Antwan “General” Patton is one of them. I’d also put the skittering Your DJ Ain’t No DJ, featuring a Yelawolf guest verse and one of the better hooks in the minute, and the unbelievably catchy ode to contraceptives Back Up Plan in this category. If you can listen to any of these songs and not feel an overwhelming need to turn up the volume, I don’t know what to say. Are you sure you love hip-hop?
(Side note: Chico Dusty continues Kast’s tradition of actually funny skits. 95% of all hip-hop skits are terrible, but Stankonia’s Kim & Cookie is a classic amongst classics and both Ain’t No DJ and General Patton end with legitimately hilarious skits. Come on; the David Blaine? Hilarity.)
Outkast not only made insanely creative music, they made insanely creative music that dominated the charts, and Big shows similar tendencies on Chico Dusty, especially on Shutterbug. Driven by a coolly funky bass line and Big’s deeply stylized rhymes, Shutterbug won’t be a Ms. Jackson-level smash, but it deserves to be a hit. Maybe all it’s missing is a 3 Stacks verse….which we might have actually got on Lookin for Ya, but Andre’s label Jive unfortunately blocked the release of the track. He may not be 3000, but a T.I. guest verse isn’t exactly settling, and his presence on the shaking Tangerine may just be enough to propel the smoky joint into Billboard territory (unless the censors figure out the oral sex references). These aren’t “radio” songs in the usual sense. To paraphrase American Bandstand, they have a beat and you can dance to them, but the production’s infinitely more complex than you’re usual radio offering, they never mention swag, and they don’t feature a Gucci Mane guest verse. What’s that? Shine Blockas? Ok, you got me there, but maybe the rest of the album’s so good I don’t care, or maybe I’m becoming acclimatized to Mr. Mane, but I even kind of dig the Gucci-assisted Blockas. If this is the album’s weakest track, Son of Chico Dusty’s pretty damn strong.
Of course these broad categories – radio tracks, “oh s**t” tracks” - are an oversimplification. There’s really no easy label to stick on the quasi-ballad Be Still, and Fo Yo Sorrows so completely blends hip-hop and funk it’s impossible to tell where on genre begins and the other ends, and that willingness to push boundaries is Big Boi’s truest accomplishment. Ultimately, all this was a long way of saying that, since Thank Me Later was good but not great, and I didn’t enjoy Recovery nearly as much as the rest of the world (thanks for the hate mail everyone), Son of Chico Dusty is my pick for album of the year so far. To quote the man himself: “I’m on another planet…and you’re just fly.” Indeed Big Boi. Indeed.
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Average Member Rating: Total Ratings: 37
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 So do i agree that this is the best hop-hop album of the year so far? Yes. However, I have never been big on southern hip-hop, and while I'm excited to say that this album is fantastic, it just doesn't make the cut for a "Near Classic" for me.
But enough with the ratings. "Shutterbug" is an incredible joy to listen to, and while it has been out there for a minute, it still isn't old. Also, "General Patton" is my new workout song. Hands down. I also loved Janelle Monae's guest hook. Hell this whole album is incredible, and maybe it will have to warm up to me. For not being a big fan on Speakerbox/Thelovebelow, this makes me realize how talented BOTH sides of Outkast are. |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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Cant Wait till 2morrow to get Chico Dusty, been waiting a hott minute for this Album and ive never been disappointed by a Outkast/Big Boi/Andre 3000 Album...Im Coming Target...Stay Classy Booth World!!
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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Solid review and a big THANK YOU to Big Boi for dropping such a dope LP, in this world of singles. I've heard a lot of solid albums so far, (Reflection Eternal-RPM, Nas/Damian Marley-Distant Relatives, Drake-Thank Me Later, a few others) and I have to say. At this point of the year, Big Boi has the best album so far. I'd say it edges out Distant Relatives slightly. Really liked the vibe of "Shine Blockas", "Shutterbugg" was dope, "General Patton" was straight heat, the rest of the album is a combination of genres, successfully done.
With that being said, screw Jive for not allowing Big Boi to collab wit Andre, really a pity. @Nathan S.-You hear that new Nappy Roots-Pursuit Of Nappyness? Quality album there, we need a review!!! |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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Great Review. Great album.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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Seriously Nathan S. If any album deservers your first classic rating, its this one. Forget Recovery, Thank Me Later or anyone that is going to drop this year. Big Boi has blown them out the water with this one. I seriously dont think your gonna give any album a classic lol. This and Love vs Money deserve classic status.
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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NCO530 on the check in! The only song i've heard is shine blockas so far but imma listen 2 the whole album. Nice to see Big Boi finally puttin out an album. He his a nice delivery and lyricism to match. Hella excited to hear the album!
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| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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We’ve waited long enough for this, with numerous supposed lead-singles and push backs. The reality, thankfully, has made it worthwhile. Our patience has been fully, generously, rewarded.
A legend still at the top of his game is both comforting and immensely satisfying to hear. Can never be accused of standing still, all the while evolving as an artist, yet staying true to the elements which made people fall in love with their music in the first place, but avoiding any feeling of repetitiveness or having become stale, Big Boi has delivered, and he has delivered in spades. Hearing Gucci Mane is like smelling dog sh!t that was just sprayed by a skunk, but despite that the "Shine Blockas" is epic. "General Patton" is so ridiculously amazing that it could stop criminals and global warming if played loud enough. Possibly. And I think “Shutterbugg” might actually cure cancer. Though "Fo Yo Sorrows" might not be able to lock down the first position on Billboards. But it could take another position, if not the first, for one of my favorite songs this year. While these tracks are certainly the strongest, that’s not to say the rest of the album is not worth listening to. Actually, trying to find faults with rest of the tracks would be like people complaining about winning too much money on the lottery. It was highly unlikely that the record would turn out to be underwhelming, and it delivers on the promise generated by singles. BUT... Just when I thought Big Boi could not possibly attain a more anthemic and bigger sound than "Shutterbugg" and "General Patton" I was proven wrong with track #2, "Daddy Fat Sax". This might be the only time in which a single song wiped away every smidgen of a doubt, resting beneath a healthy amount of buzz, and fully certify an album as my favorite of 2010. Before I blinked, I knew I had to buy it (not support. Yes, there's a difference). I started listening to this song three days back and am a little unwilling to disclose how many times I’ve already played it. And I see no reason for this trend to continue unabated. To be honest, I've been even waging an unsuccessful (so far), campaign to get people to call me 'Daddy Fat Sax' because of this song. Its hard to tell what is more dope: the intense fit of Big Boi's flow with precise delivery, that flexes lyrical muscles with just the right amount of southern grit juxtaposed against such a contagious melody that begs for an arena-sized room to spread its wings or the fact that Antwan Andre Patton is clearly enjoying himself the entire way through. It’s choke-full of energy, attitude and effortless cool |
| Posted on Jul 06, 2010 |
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Big Boi said it best on "Daddy Fat Sax", "I write knockout songs, you just spit punchlines for money".
The strength of the OutKast lineage alone, not to mention the trials and tribulations that went into making this album made me buy it. Two copies even. There is not one and I absolutely, positively mean, NOT ONE bad song on this album. For an hour, the second half of OutKast leads his own team to a title. I could compare it to the Lakers recent title victory in the NBA but Big hasn't pulled a 6-for-24 in his career. It's "OB4CL2" to an extent since this is a veteran giving the fans an uncompromising, stick to the roots, true to his word release that we can laud and applaud. Purple Ribbon should smile right now, they've got the two best releases in urban music this year. |
| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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There are 2 things that are keeping me from buying this album:
1. The lack of an amazing song. The last 2 albums I've bought was B.o.B's and Eminems. B.o.B's had Airplanes (both) and Nothin On You. Eminems had Not Afraid (and plenty more after I actually bought the album). These are songs I could not stop listening to. Big Boi's album doesn't have that in my opinion. Shutterbug and Fo Yo Sorrows are very good songs, but not songs that I wanted to just put on repeat. 2. I have not got tired of listening to Eminem's album. I feel like this album would be like B.o.B's, which I got very sick of after a couple weeks (probably because there were only 12 songs, and 1 song you basically heard twice) |
| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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And I definitely think this is the 2nd best album this year (Recovery takes top spot in my opinion), but I don't think it will sell much.
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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Recovery is still #1 for me this year, and Drake is #2, this might be my #3 Hip-Hop album, but right now its only average for me.
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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I had an extremely difficult time ignoring most of the other tracks posted on various websites to avoid spoiling the day this album dropped. The anticipation was well worth the wait. Definitely brought some excitement back to purchasing on album on the release date (even though I'm not one to bootleg albums). I must say while there isn't a plethora of cuts that will blow out the radio airwaves, they are sure blowing up my speakers. Big Boi's level of creativity is beyond any other artist's even at this point in the game. And yes, even the skits are dope, haha. Classic
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| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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http://www.madeshopping.com New era cap $ Bikini (Ed hardy,polo) $16 Sunglasses(Oakey,coach,gucci,Armaini)$12 Tshirts (Polo ,ed hardy,lacoste) $16 Air jordan(1-24)shoes $33 Handbags(Coach,ed hardy,lv,d&g) $30 Jean(True Religion,ed hardy,coogi) $30 http://www.madeshopping.com |
| Posted on Jul 07, 2010 |
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It was alright. not what i expected from BIG BOI but good enough to hold me over till 3 stacks drops one
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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One thing I cannot believe is that ppl are saying Recovrry and Thank Me later are better, if any album tops this its Distant Relatives which i dont think does. Anyways Ive besn listening to it for the past few days and i am satisfied, I didnt think this guy could do it without 3000 but he did, however I think the only way this could be classic is if 3000 was on some tracks because they work so well together and they will constantly be linked anyways. BUT anyways this is near-classic but ima give it 5.
Only track that seems kinda weak but is still sick is Follow Us Top 5 General Patton Night Night (B.O.B sounds just like 3000 it sounds just like an Outkast song...) Shutterbugg Daddy Fat Sax You Aint No DJ |
| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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wow i dont know if the success of outkast has kinda kept u from seeing reality - big boi album of the year? really? hell naw i mean it was good, but dude is fodder to real southern muzik like rick ross (just like drake is to kanye)...wutever i'll wait for 3000's solo album, which is also dropping this year, followed by outkast's next album in '11.
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2010 |
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absolute banger! album of the year...Definitely! Now we just need people to go out & support quality music!!
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2010 |
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Man Dre or Big Boy could shit on a track and make it a hit. The Godfathers of True ATL Hip Hop.
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2010 |
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Dang, i was hopin so bad for the 5-star rating! I absolutely love this album. There was no song I didn't like! Big Boi has definitely proven that he is on big boi's level, although people should have known that. The lyrics, production, and guests are all top-notch. It's the best hip-hop album of the year until i hear better, which will be hard to do. My favorite tracks are: You Ain't No DJ, Be Still, Shutterbugg, Daddy Fat Sax, and General Patton. Long live Outkast!
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2010 |
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*on Andre 3000's level, woops.
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| Posted on Jul 10, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2010 |
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Good, But not something i want to listen to that much?
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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after listenin to this for bout 3 weeks im ready to make my decision. im gunna keep it short and sweet. its a classic. when songs were bein leaked/released individually i thought its gunna be classic for sure. once the album was finally released i wasnt so sure. i started second guessing myself. i waited a while to see how my feelings played out and let this grow to its full potential on me. after all that, i cant not call this a classic. its jus too good.
fav songs: (hard to pick tho) 5.You Aint No DJ 4.General Patton 3.Tangerine 2.Shine Blockas 1.Fo Yo Sorrows hip hop album of the yr is gunna be tough this yr wit... B.o.B. Drake Eminem Nas & Damian Marley Big Boi and possibly T.I. Fabolous Kanye West Kid Cudi damn...2010 is killin it. they up there with 2008. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 24, 2010 |
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Classic!.
Best Tracks: Daddy Fat Sax Shine Blockas Shutterbugg You Aint No DJ |
| Posted on Jul 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 31, 2010 |
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Solid album. Second best this year in my opinion. I believe that Em is untouchable this year.
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| Posted on Aug 09, 2010 |
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I believe Big Boi has truly made a piece of art, that truly made this summer worth it. I was not disappointed with Big Boi's album. I was hoping that Andre 3000 would be featured on one of his tracks on this album.... Andre 3000 or not nonetheless, this album is amazing!
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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MAN I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO LISTEN TO HIS WHOLE CD TO KNOW HE'S THE BOMB...IT'S SAD THAT PEOPLE DON'T RECOGNIZE YA LIKE YOU NEED TO BE...THEY WILL BE ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATE BEFORE THEY GET IT...TRAGEDY!
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2010 |
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itz different das why I fuk wit it...
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Damn Grammys did even give it a nomination
still my vote for Rap Album of the year |
| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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big boi shows that he doesnt need 3 stacks to be good. his lyrical game and beat game in this album was one of the best i've heard
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| Posted on Dec 07, 2010 |
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Every track is great on this album. Gucci and Yelawolf are weak guests, but Big Boi makes up for this with his lyricism. The beats are also great my favorite being Shine Blockas.
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| Posted on Dec 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2011 |
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i first have to say i luv this site, and luv reading all the album reviews. I could not agree more with EVERYTHING you said about this album, i got it the week it came out after hearing only4 songs in store. I bought Recovery the same day and though i luv Em, it wasn't his best effort...to me. My $$ was on General Patton but we all know how that turned out....(seriously only 1 nomination, sigh), anyhoo; the one song i didn't luv was Shine Blockas and Gen. P was and still is MY FAVORITE. Great album, one of the best hip hop albums i own!
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