In a recent appearance on LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s show The Shop, André 3000, alongside guests like Sexyy Red and Jerry Lorenzo, shared his thoughts on a prevailing critique in contemporary Hip Hop—that many new rappers ‘sound the same.’
The OutKast icon, known for his innovative approach to music, discussed how the industry has evolved since his early days with Big Boi in the Dungeon Family.
Reflecting on the current music landscape, André 3000 explained, “If we had come out as OutKast when we first thought we were ready, we wouldn’t have lasted because we sounded like everyone else at the time. We mimicked what we were listening to.”
He continued, “Today, artists don’t have as much time to develop their unique style. While the ability to quickly record and release music is great for immediacy, it doesn’t allow for the same growth and self-discovery. This results in many artists sounding similar.”
André 3000’s perspective highlights the fast-paced nature of modern music production and the challenges it poses for artistic individuality. His flute album serves as a testament to his continued dedication to pushing creative boundaries in Hip Hop.
