When I was cruising around town for fun, a very familiar song suddenly played on the radio station. Yeah, of coarse I knew who it was, Outkast, with their extremely fortuitous and dominant single Ms. Jackson. It took me by equitable surprise to hear one of Outkast’s songs on the radio. I mean they put so much impenetrable work into their albums, it usually takes Outkast about one year or more to come out with their whole albums. They gave us an infinitesimal taste of what was to come when they released their single Ms. Jackson. Then, we wait eagerly for the album release. Yes, the moment of truth finally was achieved when it hit store shelves back close to around two years ago now. Outkast’s newest addition to their album releases “Stankonia” made a definite lasting impression on the way we view hip-hop today. I stood in line about an hour and a half to obtain this CD. I would defiantly do it again too.

Outkast has redefined the boundaries of music, taking artistry to a new level. With their recent release Aquemini in 1998, we never know what Outkast will launch at us next. They mix the fluent beats of a base, electric guitar, keyboard, and a CD scratcher. The result: An introductory style of music, unlike anything we have ever heard before. They rap “Dirty South” style, and can do it like no other. Outkast has stretched the requirements of regular music expectations.

Gasoline Dreams (track two)

This song incorporates the instruments of the lead guitar, bass and drums. Also, added in are additional mixes to perfect this song. This might have many different meanings, depending mostly on the factor of what your interpretation of it is. By listening to the lyrics, the song is very direct and has a very catchy beat.

B.O.B (track 11)

This song is a really great jam off the Stankonia album. It has an extremely fast beat, great for dancing. Or try to rap the words as fast Andre 3000. If you’re really fast, you might come close. Featured are the following instruments: Keyboard, and guitar. Digital editing was also required to create the fast beats and rhymes.

Outkast has had many musical influences and inspirations since they first started making music. Their tastes root back to the 1960’s when the band Led Zeppelin made history. Till the 1990’s when Nirvana redefined the definition of true rock. Various individual artists and guitar players Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page have paved the way for new types of music styles.

Every album Outkast releases gets better. This was one album that fits perfectly in that category. The album Stankonia everybody will really enjoy if you happen to be an Outkast fan this is an essential album to add to your collection. We can only wonder what Outkast will have in store for us in their next album.