Inside Andre 3000's Creative Process | Deep Dive

[@hiphopdx]

What is the one verse or song from Andre that you would have loved to have been in the studio for?

[@mistersippiburning]

Claimin' True

[@wgsambo414]

ALL OF THEM!

[@anthonystark932]

Return of the g

[@therosethatgrewfromtheconc5735]

Thought Process

[@shanksy2767]

aquemini fs

[@mariomiles9529]

i get his points about not wanting to be the old man in hiphop. but as the culture gets older, so are the listeners and i think at this point, it would be great to have another outkast album or an andre album.

[@PluralFish]

Whats the taught of andre and Marshall? I read shady was mailing andre persuading him not to give up because andre said he was losing his creativity? .. Anyway..you said what ypu said and its true. 86r here and still listening to andre .

[@Lon3Starr]

Well said.

[@Djbiginf]

I agree

[@indigobluu]

For sure, look at the rock scene, they're still out there, people like Robert Plant is still performing. The genre has simply matured enough to keep making music without judgement from the youth and age appropriate peers.

[@valentineezegwu9668]

Exactly, couldn’t have said it any better.

[@I_am_Mac]

Big Boi had to rap bar for bar with 3 Stacks for years. That's not slept on

[@Number1G3]

Daddy Fat Sacs really one of the best too

[@alo.5141]

And vice versa

[@Pytho_n]

Speakerboxxx was the better album and his solo stuff is great too

[@hmm6415]

Andre 3000 use to ghost write for Big Boi for years

[@marcuslane3]

@@Number1G3 FACTS

[@feemac6561]

Yeah I agree Andre is one of the greatest...but we got to give Big Boi his flowers as well...OUTKAST was a GROUP....Big Boi held it down just as well...

[@kxngmuzikig2417]

It makes me mad when people just ignore Bigs verses and praise Andre. they're one of the most successful artists for a reason

[@joeywestfall8232]

100% ! Maybe the most under appreciated artist ever in hip hop. Largely because of the shadow cast by 3 Stacks.

[@User78813]

He did but this is about 3K it's just what comes with being even more outside the norm. Everyone is just like, "yeah we know Big Boi is good but what is HE (3K) gonna say next wow!"

[@tariekhlindsey7800]

Big Boi held his own in a major way Andre didn't have to carry him

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

Thank you...that's all... Even André states that Big Boi is the greater lyricist. Personally, I love them equally...

[@polotheastronaut7062]

I really hope Andre’ 3000 knows how much he is appreciated. What he brought to hip-hop, was a generational talent.

[@paulh3261]

Arguably top 10, top 5, top 3, or the greatest rapper of all time. Realistically

[@ASAPJermz]

@@paulh3261 I feel like if people really know Hip Hop thru & thru they'd all saying that 3k is in the top 10 all time 💯🔥

[@michaelturley8222]

@@paulh3261 I feel like he's clearly #1. And he's not even one of my most listened to artists or my top 3 favorite, but just the complexity of his flows, the creativity of his lyrics, and the clarity of his storytelling, and smooth delivery, I just don't think anyone does all of this at the same level.

[@nakdaniels1199]

The one man who has never spat a whack verse in his entire career

[@cedsouljawebb7553]

True!!!!!

[@pheard100]

And Jadakiss

[@santoniobrown8562]

Big facts 💯

[@revellleavy3488]

Fab tho

[@np_management1931]

OUTKAST……WAS……IS…..AND FOREVER WILL BE THAT SUPER/POWER GROUP. THEIR STYLE, DELIVERANCE AND CADENCE IS IMPECCABLE. THEIR MUSIC HAS HAD SUCH AN IMPACT ON OUR CULTURE, I GIVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT

[@Consey]

OutKast is Everlastinnnn

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

Duo

[@mikethekrit8998]

Word up bro.

[@peacefult7734]

Yessssssssssss!

[@shoptalkconvo-mak1471]

My favorite group!

[@indigobluu]

Andre will run from his flowers, we must chase him down and make sure he gets them. Thanks for making this video.

[@cedsouljawebb7553]

I definitely Agree. By All Means!!!!!

[@ivanvalente4752]

Lol

[@michaeldyer6378]

Dude is mad humble to a fault. Can't see his own musical greatness.

[@Dogen70]

And he really acts like it.

[@ethiopia2905]

He sees it..when you're the closest to God, nothin on this

[@bp2000k]

Andre3k is a Rapper That i‘m like: „How does he even come up with such flow like that ? That's so unrealistic & unconventional. Who taught him that?“ Like he rap things that never thought that those exists. And that’s why he’s my fav rapper ever. Him & BiG BOi has one of the illest flows ever imo.

[@jaidenw3894]

You should listen to smino. He gives a lot of those same vibes, fitting flows where they shouldn’t be

[@mistersippiburning]

I consider myself the biggest OutKast fan, but I don't want another album if BOTH of their hearts aren't in it.

[@jego23allan]

I feel that...it's needed tremendously!

[@iambounceback]

Yep and I think that is why he is not collaborating with him. It could never be a Big Boi Ft. Andre because we would just call it an Outkast record. It would immediately be compared to their entire body of work. I think he is ok with 1 or 2 because it can still be organic but an album is asking for a lot from him.

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

Yes, exactly!!! Most likely, we will hear the difference if it sounds forced.

[@cedsouljawebb7553]

I'm also the biggest Outkast too. They up there with UGK. Imo

[@nvm7191]

That’s impossible this is Outkast we talking about

[@Domz12]

I am surprised BET hasn't given Him or OutKast their flowers yet. They deserve them.

[@KardiFan2000]

BET is always late to the party when it comes to tributes.

[@cedsouljawebb7553]

Big Facts!!!!!

[@robertsmith20022]

@Da Royal General fucking right. 3 stacks or OutKast don’t need them

[@33sosa85]

BET still exists?

[@nakdaniels1199]

What did I do to deserve Andre 3000 content on this beautiful Wednesday. Stank ya very much

[@tymason5119]

His verse on TI song "Sorry" is phenomenal..

[@antwanj3]

I’ve always loved Andre becuz he brought a whole new feel for southern hip hop like he wasn’t like anybody else. His delivery, word play, flow, everything was different and the energy he brought to the videos was unmatched. That’s why I loved him as the great he is.

[@MikeCoolShow]

I met him here in Atlanta, I didn't want to bother him, but we ended up having a conversation, he gave me advice on how to shoot my own movies, people started to notice him, he signed autographs and kept the conversation going.

[@wickedNwoozy]

HE IS HIP HOP! HE’LL NEVER BE TOO OLD, WE’LL ALWAYS APPRECIATE ANY TYPE OF MUSIC HE DOES!!

[@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684]

What about a flute album?

[@jamesdean5095]

@@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684 I came here for this comment

[@Dkirk215]

Andre is simply a true artist at heart and lyricist

[@benjaminjo]

Honestly, Outkast left the game at a high note with their diamond selling album double album and a great movie to follow up. Most artists would do well to know when they hit their peak and bow out gracefully. We say we wish we had more outkast albums, but do we really? We love Andre BECAUSE he's mysterious. An enigma. Releasing great music, cherry picking his roles, and bowing out. He doesn't force the creative process. If he has nothing to say, he doesn't say it. All creatives hit their peak at some point and burn out.

[@KardiFan2000]

Well said.

[@Unruly11]

There’s no such thing as a creative hitting their peak.. it’s called losing motivation for the things he cared about when he was younger because as u go through life things change and what you want to do with your life changes. Rapping isn’t the only way of being creative, you notice he always has his flute right? And likes to paint? The spirituality the Teaching etc etc ? He is using all these things still to show his creativity.

[@chuysontest4425]

“Even the sun ☀️ goes down, heroes eventually die, horoscopes often lie, and sometimes why, nothing is for sure, nothing is for certain, nothing lasts forever, but until they close the curtain …. It’s him and I (equemeni) I still get chills when I hear 👂 that song

[@monahyancy]

My FAVORITE album by Outkast!!!! I loveee this verse.

[@tariekhlindsey7800]

I've been a fan from the beginning. His music is a reminder that Hip-hop is an art form and his latest feature on Kanye's album was an outer body experience, unbelievable

[@UnapologeticWealth]

Life of the Party gave me chills

[@kaula300]

Andre 3000 is the Prince of hip hop everybody wants to work with him, but he's so mysterious and in his own world that he's hard to reach. But they're both geniuses and we all know geniuses are a lil bit weird.

[@Theguy912904]

Prince?

[@gilbertjones7047]

Tha That's a good comparison. Both artists were creative and innovative in their approach to music.

[@kbbrown2135]

@300 that's what DL Hugley said 🤣🤣🤣

[@kaula300]

@@kbbrown2135 Oh yeah I guess great minds think alike lol

[@kbbrown2135]

@@kaula300 I can't argue with that 😁👍

[@a.2wavyholland503]

3 stacks definitely needs to be in the discussion of one of the top lyricist. He's definitely In my top 5.

[@jeremyhecht]

Andre 3000 is one of the most creative people in the world and so thankful for all of the art he’s created. This video was a fun one to make. Let me know who we should cover next! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@thisislilraskal]

If hasn't been motivated to make music recently, I'd like to see him get back into acting. I always thought he was underrated as an actor.

[@choco_bear]

There is some new stuff. He is going to be in a new Noah Baumbach movie this year. And he was in High Life with Robert Pattinson a couple years back and some series with Jason Segel.

[@dre3k78]

Or perhaps writing or maybe directing.

[@starrgod7671]

Indeed. He played the role of Jimi Hendrix perfectly. And imo he ate on Idlewild. Adore him, always have, always will. 🥰

[@RobertSmith-wl6lu]

He's the hip hop version of Prince And the hip hop version of Jimmy Hendrix.

[@jermainelandrum8364]

Agreed!

[@mjayprodigy]

Ive always been the biggest outkast fan. This did wonders for me, thank you

[@hiphopdx]

Thank you! glad you liked it

[@anthonydeshaun6326]

All of his verses are my favorite! But I love his verse on Sixteen, Solo Reprise, Aquemeni, International Player’s Anthem, and Sorry. 😆

[@brianhard-workhogan5393]

Andres verse in the Art of storytelling is in my opinion the best first I’ve ever heard! Some rappers will tell a great story and three verses of an entire song he does it in one singular verse. I’ve never heard anything like that ever. Icing on the cake is that the store he tells is so sad and heartbreaking it makes me tear up, even after listening to it for 20 years it still makes me tear up.

[@Ramos-bd3lh]

The world still needs Kendrick Lamar and André 3000 collaboration 🥲🫶🏽

[@elijahstraight402]

Whoa Homie!!! Pause that. The world isn't ready for that!!!

[@elijahstraight402]

@Da Royal General Just saying...

[@TarellHudson]

His Life of the Party verse is absolute lyrical perfection.

[@madejori]

You could feel what he was saying. Powerful verse

[@michelnoronha742]

Thank you indeed, Andre 3000 ! He is one of the first music artist that keeps it real and doesn't follow trends. He rides his own waves. However, I don't believe he knows how much his fans want to hear him release a collab with Future, or even an album, that would be great. Last vibe we got from him was in Donda, and that was Super flowtastic.

[@mattirzzmattimuss]

Andre's verse on Life of the Party complimented that beat. Shit crazy hard to me

[@nikk796]

Greatest hip hop artist of all time.

[@oneoffnate]

Imagine 3 stacks just drops a surprise album out of nowhere🔥

[@pay_attn]

internet would crack

[@adityarajeshwakade8279]

Won’t be the same without big boi

[@geraldjordan6419]

Ti be like "The Aquemini and uncontrollable of hypotonic of the intelligence creative cranium of Andre 3000"

[@Dark_Ukiyo]

I don’t think he would say that 🤣

[@kingofcomments1917]

@@Dark_Ukiyo this shit ain’t even make sense 😂 . Yea he use big words but damn bro

[@jamesonhardgrave4615]

Add a “shawty”

[@ylYolk]

Yup to the T 🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead

[@geraldjordan6419]

@@Dark_Ukiyo Lmao

[@robichaudbulldogsbaseball387]

3 Stacks should be on everybody’s Mount Rushmore of Rap. By far- the most creative of all Emcees. His artistry is “unparalleled”. Even moreso- his creativity will not be rushed. His demeanor morphs into everything he does; which makes him a better than average thespian as well. I can easily see him in future Oscar conversations given the opportunity “he chooses”. I have meeting him in person on my bucket list.

[@IndomitableAde]

It pains me to hear Andre talk about his lack of confidence. I just wish he knew he could never be derivative. Every verse is like fresh air.

[@christopherrego8301]

Still hands down best concert of my life. 2001 before 9-11 12 or 13 years old, older brother takes me to smoking grooves tour. Outkast the roots Jurassic 5 and miss hill. Outkast will always have a special place in my heart.

[@novalove4790]

Outkast period is just mythical and untouchable. Nobody and I mean NOBODY in the game has Big Boi's unique cadence when he raps. He and Andre's play on words... sheesh. Outkast is on my playlist daily at work. Just timeless music.

[@TheAkdzyn]

There's so wise and powerful about being able to acknowledge that you've outgrown certain things and want more from life.

[@christopherdunn3094]

Andre was the bravest...he wasn't afraid to show the world who he really was. Especially in the unwelcoming environment hip hop is as far as change. Andre didn't wanna rap about drugs and guns constantly. He wanted to teach us in a language we could understand. I've been in awe of this man since Kast dropped the greatest Christmas song of all time: Players Ball!!!

[@ashley3k]

He is my favorite. I still believe he hasn't been shown the respect he deserves

[@vershawnsea9219]

Same. It's probably because of how much of a recluse he is. People tend to forget about him a lil bit

[@graymcneill6752]

Thanks for this video. I remember every CD had all their lyrics written in it, bonus songs, and disc art work…the best

[@arthurrobinson4644]

Yeah I understand what he's saying but I think he's also one of those rare artists that holds a lot of relevancy just because he's such a great Lyricist in the way he rap is so unique unto himself that he never gets dated his audience is always yearning for his music

[@jay3414]

With all the music out today, this is the best time for him to drop

[@veezybee23]

I’m ecstatic that Hip Hop and Rap music in general is getting past the stigmas of ageism and embracing the artistic values of Poetic Artists throughout their lifetimes. Don’t overthink it just create what you’re feeling! It’s Art . You are the Masterpiece.

[@aakashgaikwad6088]

Andre 3000 is legend✨🔥🔥

[@GHOST91141]

Andre 3000 verse on Mamacita 🔥

[@que-tangclan]

Andre foreshadowed his old man in Hiphop way back in his Rosa parks verse But anyhow when in doubt, went on out and bought it 'Cause I thought it would be jammin', but examine all the flawsky-wasky Awfully sad and its costly but that's all she wrote And I hope I never have to float in that boat Up - creek "It's weak" is the last quote

[@Jamusictv]

In some ways I am sad (for selfish reasons) that Andre is very self reflective and doesn’t want to force anything that doesn’t feel natural. But I’m many ways I respect everything he feels. He has blessed the hip hop world for the time he did. So respect to one of the goats.

[@BranyeSouf]

3 Stacks verse on Black Ice damn near has me in tears every time I hear it. That shit was too hard

[@peacefult7734]

Just so much respect for and to Andre 3000 and his great contribution to music ...

[@g_aware_nerd]

I never wanted this presentation to end. Love 2 3000 & HHDX

[@mrnorthpresents]

Thank you. ATLiens is my favorite Outkast album as well.

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

I feel like there could be a TV series built around The Dungeon.

[@KardiFan2000]

You're onto something...maybe even a Dungeon Family biopic.

[@ragethevictorious3060]

Andre always did it his way, on his own clock, not sure if there's another artist more inspiring.... period. If I ever got to meet him, I wouldn't want to take a picture or get a autograph, id just want to thank him genuinely for getting me through some tough times. Thank him for creating timeless music that calmed me down and was in sync with my heart beat.

[@chelle315]

3000 and Kendrick would be magnificent!! They remind of each other.

[@vershawnsea9219]

Extremely well put together video. I feel like 3 stacks is reluctant to put out new music because its probably far left from what Hip Hop is now. And he's worried about what people would think. And I think he's worried about it not topping wat he's already done. But if it's anything like the love below he should drop it. U can't even put that type of music into a Genre. Dude has the potential to be the next artist formally known as Prince. Foreal

[@wiggedoutrs4004]

When grown men are proud to give a man a two arm hug and brag you know he's is influential!!

[@KhabirBey]

That “Sorry” verse and his “Life of The Party” verse are absolute GOLD

[@anthonystark932]

Return of the G. My favorite 3k verse

[@davidcampbell215]

Slept on verse bro

[@KardiFan2000]

Killed it

[@antthansard6013]

Thing is, the older he gets the more 🔥🔥 I feel like he gets on the track. And being that he doesn't put any more albums, features are the best way to do it because he's lyrically set.

[@silentm999]

Spotieotiedopalicious is my favorite 3K, and Big Boi verses forever and always.

[@ImJohnnyMajor]

I love how his verses sound so conversational.

[@MrDavis...42]

MY favorite 3 Stacks verse is (all of them) the man always made a record glow

[@np_management1931]

I must comment again. You’re definitely embraced on the screen,cause you’re for sure a talented script reader as well. I personally suggest that you transition fully into the movies, cause you truly have a gift my G. I salute you

[@AmanGillNow]

B.o.b is my favourite track and I always loved how quick it was 🤯 wow to understand rage had an influence

[@othnielaftermath8379]

My personal favourite verse from 3k is on the deuces remix 💯🔥

[@LosHavin]

thats crazy to hear dre talk like that still asking where does he sit? and that he doesnt know what i am. what makes me feel the best right now. thats how i feel forreal. completely understand. and wish the best the Andre. All love 3000

[@Djbiginf]

Great story on 3 stacks 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexiswilliams616]

This man is everything 🤎 I love his relationship with Big Boi too

[@lynnw100]

Yesss🤗🤗🤗

[@tonyg4811]

My favorite group of all time and it makes me proud that they are from my hometown… straight up!

[@shariffesims6586]

I honestly believe as Hip hop gets older so does the listeners and the influence and inspiration for it becomes greater that's why it's the most popular genre right now and yes I hear what 3 stacks is saying but it's nothing wrong with being the old man or lady in H.H especially when ur consider an legend and icon in ur field trust me it's always refreshing to hear something new from the great ones that created a whole new generation of music makers.

[@KeizeShow]

I wish he had a bigger solo body of work. He always kills his features. He killed that “Walk It Out Remix”

[@810Conscious]

3 Stacks verse on T.I. - Sorry was impeccable! Easily my favorite Andre verse from start to finish!

[@milessquiers]

Y’all’s videos keep getting better and better. Can’t wait y’all do one on me in a few years ✨

[@AIRPLANEMODE333]

I Love & AGREE with your comment/Thought Process . . . . . . . See You at the proverbial “tOp” . . . . . . . Respectfully . . . 💜🙏🏾💛

[@Brodieiamnot]

I feel like if you update YOUR sound, your music will be timeless.

[@dwightbrown5337]

Whether it's his features, collabs, solo projects or whatever 3000 is as relevant now as he was back then. Hip hop is a progression but we would be remissed if we didn't have the likes of him on current albums. This is what hip hop is all about. Blending the past with the present. An Outkast album would be fire today. I would love a Mos Def (Yasin Bey), Kendrick, Talib, J Cole, KRS 1, Common, Big Boi, Bun B, T.I. and Snoop album. That would be an instant classic.

[@SS_Gang777]

Twice upon a time there was a boy who died and lived happily ever after but that's another chapter .... My fav 3000 verse

[@foabp132]

Live from home of the brave with dirty dollars, beauty parlors, baby ballers, bowling ball impalas, street scholars, majoring in culinary arts-you know how to work bread, cheese and dough from scratch But see the catch is you can get caught know what you selling what you bought Absolute Classic my friend

[@DukeSaragono]

I didn't know he was so great until i saw the appreciation for him from different artist. I haven't really listen to him like that but this video really put things in perspective.

[@lamarcraven2314]

I love André 3000 I can’t wait for him to get back with the dungeon family and make another song with him the boys Sleepy Brown CeeLo all of Goodie Mob and big boy you guys together or a force to be reckoned with and you guys need some more Grammys please put that back together 🙏🏽

[@lobo_solo214]

Deep dives are my favorite part of DX, my favorite used to be the breakdowns but deep dives are great.

[@miskito19]

His verse on Future Honest album.. Benz friends wachutola. He kills it. 🔥💨💯🔊

[@curiouslymavismade]

Love this guy, and the whole Dungeon Family.

[@status6958]

Andre is hella smart for cutting off his career short so he can always have bangers

[@kbram7363]

Dungeon Family are all Legends!

[@larrybryant8953]

I remember listening to the laface Xmas sampler that had players ball on it. I fell in love with OutKast on that day. 3 stacks is #1 on my top 10

[@C-millie]

THIS WAS AWESOME!!! WONDERFUL JOB! ANDRE 3000 IS MY HUSBANDS CHILD HOOD FRIENDS & HE ALWAYS APPRECIATES HEARING ABOUT HIS LONG LOST BUDDY! THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION.

[@benjamin-shafer-music]

Man what an amazing video! Thanks to you and 3 stacks!

[@1mandoall952]

I wish ANDRE understands that talent is talent and he holds a lot of it despite of age. You are still that GOD GIVING TALENT no matter how you judge yourself by age. YOU'RE GOD-LIKE AND YOU SHOULD CONTINUE LOVING YOURSELF AND YOUR GIFT. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY YOUR PASSION ANDRE3000!

[@fboone1788]

Great episode. Love the way you reported this 1

[@jaywalker4097]

A Mac Miller and 3Stacks collab project would have changed the world as we know it no cap! One of situations where that person or persons leave the Awards with 8 or 9 Grammys ya figadils me! Much respect and Salute to Andre 3000. Dude is definitely a force to be reckon with in dis music shit and rest in paradise 🙏🏽 Mac, we love and miss you yo💯

[@ashley3k]

I pray I run into him one day I really need to thank him

[@TWB124]

He is the goat! My favorite verse is aquemini! Everything he puts out makes me want to listen more and more because once again he is the goat Andre 3000!

[@4daughters1gun24]

Just said the same shit…wasn’t the most popular song but the bars were insane

[@taviascurry2856]

Love to see the GOAT 🐐 get the love he deserves

[@halfghaniteevee3559]

Andre's verse on Drake's The Real Her is my favorite 3 Stacks verse of all time ✨✨✨

[@movieking6844]

We need Andre to do one more album

[@19chucki74]

The Dungeon was absolutely dope back in the day. OutKast, Goodie Mob, T.I., Witchdoctor, Cool Breeze, and a couple others. Best of the ATL right there.😁

[@ashnicole9354]

I really appreciate anytime someone brings 3Stacks back into the spotlight to remind everybody how much of a gem he has always and will always be. Even if he never drops another song although I pray he keeps his verses coming periodically at least. Thank you so much for this.