Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...up in Dallas, Ikpatt began customizing the sounds of Outkast and Jim Jones at age 9, rapping over a..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"..."Hey Ya!" by Outkast was the No. 1 song on the last episode..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Slabs, Screw, and Stories from the Country: Deezie Brown & EC Mayne Soundtrack Bastrop County

Candy Blue Like Screw reclaims Texas rap heritage

"...that play out like a Lone Star version of Outkast. Brown sees it as a reclamation of Texas rap..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...that show blew up. Cypress Hill, Weezer, and maybe Outkast played – great line-up. All the stars aligned, show..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...718 with a wheelhouse of tributes, including Erykah Badu, Outkast, and Prince. Like any good worship service, there's a..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

ACL Live Review: Duckwrth

Soul-punk communion doesn’t exhaust individuality

"...fleeting embrace, he peeled “Crush” with a touch of Outkast zest...."

Oct. 14, 2019 Music Post by Rick Weaver

Smino Slays in Emo’s Sell-Out

St. Louis rapper gave the Nikes off his feet

"...alternate between a soothing falsetto and energetic, witty rapping. Outkast’s Andre 3000 has doubtlessly cosigned a toothy seal of..."

April 29, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Dungeon Family Headlines SXSW’s Free Outdoor Stage

Big Boi & Co. rolling into Auditorium Shores next Friday

"...of artists and producers in the creative orbit of Outkast, the collective counts one sole LP: 2001’s Even in..."

March 4, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL's first Friday plus a handful of locals

"...paying homage to touchstones ranging from Warren G and Outkast to Ohio Players and his dad's boogie-funk outfit Slave...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

Celebrate National Taco Day in Austin

A taco for every taste to help you celebrate this special day

"...it’s ethical doesn’t mean it’s not tasty! Try the Outkast, where portobello mushroom strips stand in for the beef..."

Oct. 3, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

KUTX Summer Jam

Inaugural showcase highlights the best of ATX hip-hop and beyond

"...and a rock-psych groove analogous to iconic artists like Outkast. Austin’s R&B queen Mélat headlined the showcase hitting the..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Chron Events Post by Savannah Opre

The San Marcos Music Scene Runs Deep

ACL Fest hip-hop headliners Brockhampton might just be the tip of the iceberg from our neighbors south on I-35

"...rap crew to hit a Zilker Park stage since Outkast in 2014 – would have emerged from San Marcos...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Feature by Jeremy Steinberger

Hot Luck Review: Blackillac

Dynamic rap duo ready for prime time

"...hip-hop purists. With duo dynamics that could be considered Outkast-ian: Zeale comes off as a versatile showman, while Phranchyze..."

May 27, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Review: Clash + Vero Showcase

Star-studded rap stack croons, swaggers, and hooks

"...Duckwrth (Jared Lee), who explored the kaleidoscopic visions of Outkast and N.E.R.D with a twist of funk rock and..."

March 17, 2018 SXSW Post by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...2017's Xtra Ugly mixtape, taking cues from oddball visionaries Outkast and N.E.R.D. Kemba..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Movement, Andre Davis Jr. converts his real-life experiences and Outkast/Tupac/UGK influences into what he deems "melodic modern hip-hop." 2016's..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Rap

Beats and rhymes at SOS

"...Dragon’s Lair stage ATLien and one half of legendary Outkast, known for spitfire pimpery and consciousness. Also in Big..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...(2011), who then opened the loading dock for headliners Outkast and Eminem in 2014, and Drake last year. Electrically..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Saturday ACL Fest Preview: Kendrick Lamar

We couldn't get Kendrick on the phone, so we replayed his greatest verse

"...jump, Lamar asserted himself into permanent pole position, emulating Outkast's Andre 3000 and Eminem as feature verse murderers, wherein..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Magna Carda

"...disorienting, "Southern Ether" seesaws between Southern blues rock and Outkast's ATLien trap, the front femcee asserting her dominance: "Unapologetic..."

July 15, 2016 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Kendrick Lamar

"...from last year. "Untitled 01" initially meanders as an Outkast deep cut-influenced free jazz piece, but shapes up quickly..."

April 1, 2016 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Post Pop Depression: After SXSW

Still wearing your SXSW badge or wristband? We don't blame you.

"...and Big Boi, who rapped a sublime set of Outkast songs and solo material after a segment with his..."

March 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Review: The Art of Organized Noize

An engaging history of the pioneering Atlanta production house

"...mogul L.A. Reid’s lack of belief, they would introduce Outkast to the world – via “Player’s Ball,” which incidentally..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...of a dungeon. They're responsible for the careers of Outkast, CeeLo, Goodie Mob and the Dungeon Family. This is..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

ACL Review: Run the Jewels

Sociopolitical messaging with a knowing smile

"...individual careers to spawn the best rap duo since Outkast’s heyday. Then spike the proverbial punch with cement-cracking sociopolitical..."

Oct. 10, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...That’s where it gets really complicated. Like an outlet..."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Lollapalooza Reveals Lineup

Expect significant crossover with ACL Fest

"...year, 14 were also on Lollapalooza 2014, including headliners Outkast and Eminem. By that logic, don’t be surprised to..."

March 25, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...breeds comparisons; A.Dd+ (pronounced "Aye-dee-dee") is regularly likened to Outkast for their charisma and UGK for a Texas strut,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Seven Samurai

SXSW Picks 2 Click: Austin acts cutting through the din

"...up on the Pimp and the Bun, on the Outkast, Geto Boys, all that shit," testifies Pimpin Pen, a..."

March 6, 2015 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...music festivals last year. He mentions taking in the Outkast reunion three times. A music writer for Forbes Magazine,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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