How Andre 3000 Writes About Love

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[@Twisty-gd1of]

I read the title and saw ”how eric andre writes 3000 songs about love”

[@boscodooley8561]

I need to see the that episode

[@chubbs.mp3435]

Eric Andre actually made an album. It’s nothing like OutKast.

[@r.bramaditya1095]

@@chubbs.mp3435 wait, when did he drop?

[@chubbs.mp3435]

@@r.bramaditya1095 2019 he goes by blarf

[@billyalarie929]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@luckyjinxer]

Dropped everything and watched this. Love outkast Don't forget big boi!!! He's where the cerebral part comes in on songs like BOB. What makes outkast great is the marriage of the emotional intelligence of Andre and the cerebral, practical intelligence of big boi.

[@Polyphonic]

Big Boi is honestly really underrated. I know I'm not helping that much by doing a video on André specifically, but I love Big Boi.

[@thevinyltruffle]

He didn’t forget Big Boi. It’s a video about Andre.

[@cristiandelvillar3121]

@@Polyphonic It’s a tough thing because if Big Boi was solo or paired with a very good MC, he wouldn’t be underrated, but he happened to be paired with one of the very greatest rappers to ever walk the earth

[@tguthrie6]

they are yin and yang

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

@@Polyphonic do a video on big boi

[@mickeynewlin]

I love how whenever love is the topic for his verses, they always come off as a flirty conversation with the woman in question. Open, intimate, natural, warm, fun & talk-like. What a goat

[@Bandstand]

Your keyframes inspire me. Your easy outs are 👌🏻

[@Polyphonic]

I use the Flow plug-in from AE Scripts: aescripts.com/flow/. It's really fantastic.

[@williamthesainsburys8943]

You've just been goin giving out love everywhere, damn. @Bandstand

[@tzurlifshitz211]

Hi bandstand

[@venwhite3835]

WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE

[@davidmiller9485]

@@Polyphonic you really should do a vid on Hey ya. It's Andre's proof that people don't listen to lyrics but go by the music as to the meaning of the song. It's actually very dark with dance themed music. (the song Hey Ya is about doubt over a relationship that both people are starting to see as a failure).

[@aniketpawar6145]

Damn the editing style tho...

[@blakelittle_]

Polyphonic talking about outkast?!?!? I'm in love 😍

[@basielu]

again

[@athunderfan]

@@basielu ?

[@gnarwhal7562]

The Love Below is such an underrated album imo Everybody latches onto Hey Ya and forgets about the other tracks

[@phinestro]

Andre 3k is the Jimi Hendrix of Hiphop. Timeless man!!

[@johnpaulcross424]

Outkast is really underrated nowadays, glad to see you cover their works

[@codymccormick7317]

Man, your editing is absolutely incredible these days, you've come so far

[@bboynitro]

fr, i've never seen something like this, its like a personalized version os Kurgesagt - in a nutshell

[@retro2161]

LL Cool J was the first rapper to actually talk about love, He even made a song called "I Need Love" in the 80's

[@afrosensei5308]

True, though I would argue LL took a much more romantic comedy, lady's man approach than Andre

[@bigstunna2049]

"Kiss you on the cheek and say oo girl you so sweet"

[@jammawun]

Not the first, but he did kick the doors open. Before him, Whodini had a couple joints. "One Love" and one of the verses on "Friends".

[@torinthunder3039]

I was literally just thinking that it would be frickin awesome if you covered Andre 3000.

[@mango2084]

The editing style different but clean and suits Andre's music

[@TheBlackNarrative]

Love it. Just imagine this video would've been 10 times better if they had the clearance to play OutKast music. But I understand the lack of music to prevent a copyright strike and takedown.

[@scremingwhisper1720]

They don't need to clear it it's fair use and if they want to fight him they will more than likely lose see h3h3 versus Matt hoss

[@jen.x.j]

Yes!! "Ms. Jackson" is one of the greatest songs ever written and I'm so happy to see you covering it.

[@tnovacekt]

Even though it's a different view of love and marriage, I've always loved Andre's part on Int'l Players Anthem. Great video as always, thanks!

[@zurieljansky28]

I love both Outkast and Andre 3000. His music changed my life and what he accomplished as being part of Outkast and his occasional guest verses over the years are truly astonishing. I'll be forever indebted to Andre. God Bless him.

[@327outkast]

I love André so much 😭💗 this world fr wouldn't be the same without him. He has influenced so many people.

[@ComicPower]

The Prototype on the Love Below album is the best New love in your life song ever. Its probably the prequel to Ms Jackson.

[@athunderfan]

You should have also included André's int'l players anthem verse and his Day in the life of Benjamin André song which also talks about Badu

[@pigeon1935]

You are honestly one of my favorite KZbinrs its sad that you are not allowed to fully express the love of music because of KZbin

[@stanhenderson9928]

Andre is one the greatest rapper to only have one album, his skills are bigger than the stereotypical albums and the traditional narrative most rappers present in their projects. His verse always have deep meaning and elaborate bars filled amazing storytelling and cohesive themes. A king in the industry who doesn't receive enough recognition for efforts, ppl actually seek out Andre verse because they're amazingly broad and yet filled so much depth, I still want another album, but his guest verses and freestyles are untouchable and I gotta mix or two of all of his work I jam on Soundcloud as much as possible. Dude spit real life, while everyone else spits fantasy. Andre playing chess and everyone else is playing checkers.

[@theshowershow]

HUGE shout out for making basically 2 videos by editing the OG clips out

[@devl29]

Man it must be soul crushing to live in this time of DMCA's and make videos about music. I'm sorry man, love your work.

[@aaroncrilly2005]

Next to a Tribe Called Quest, Outkast are the greatest Hip Hop group of all time in my opinion

[@samg131]

Yessir. Those two and the Wu-Tang Clan

[@bigstunna2049]

@@samg131 agreed I was gonna mention them

[@samscartoontv1538]

@@samg131 I agree!

[@thelastwriter4000]

The Roots

[@bumbleeistheequeen4052]

If you like Outkast listen to Hieroglyphics, in an interview with Rick Rubin 3 Stacks discussed being heavily inspired by them

[@freesk8]

KZbin and the big record labels suck. The copyright crap is really irrational. It hurts the artists and the labels the most. If we can't talk about the songs, they became less popular. So foolish. KZbin bots need to be reprogrammed. Or unplugged.

[@cesarv2804]

You never cease to amaze me with edition and that new way to look at music. It did feel a bit weird to see this video because of the lack of music as lyrics were shown. KZbin is getting more and more brutal on its copyright system. But, even with those problems, you managed to create something great.

[@eduardoGentile720]

The audio of this video with headphones is just fantastic, really listen to this with headphones it's fantastic

[@kidmouse1135]

New polyphonic AND its one of my favorite artists? Issa good day fr

[@donovanmuse5715]

you could honestly have a ln entire playlist on Andre 3000. hell, you could have entire playlists just based off his “Sixteen” and “Solo (Reprise)” verses alone. he’s such an underrated and incredible artist

[@somuchsoul3041]

I love Andre 3000 as well, but he is not underrated lol.

[@donovanmuse5715]

@@somuchsoul3041 you haven’t heard him then😭

[@somuchsoul3041]

@@donovanmuse5715 He's constantly considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Nothings underrated about that.

[@chrism7163]

In no way shape or form is Andre underrated. Big boi is more underrated

[@daidai199]

Andre300 is one of the best storytellers and a rap god who can play and keep a smooth flow

[@bootstrapfilm]

yess loved this, Andre is one of the best. Editing was beautiful too

[@leaveitorsinkit242]

4:52 That's an astute observation.

[@davereynews]

This video was interesting and visually pleasing. Great work

[@Kerwintv]

love the type, great work dude! Will be checking nebula for the full vision

[@alvanosm]

Thanks for these videos. Very insightful.

[@monkey07reese]

Oh yes my guy. You made my day. Great video. Andre3000 hands down is one of the top 5 hip hop artists

[@gustavopeters227]

I love your videos!! keep it up

[@ansonjackson6254]

Great analysis and video!

[@Call_me_som]

You're editing is on a whole different level. amazing job!

[@boscodooley8561]

You are so great at your craft. Keep up the good work.

[@fuckboi_killa]

Great vid as always

[@bornjusticerule5764]

this is really great and thorough. thanks for sharing.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Ms. is pronounced with a zee sound, not an ess like Miss. Mizzz Jackson. Miss means unmarried, Mrs. means married and Ms. means nunya bidness

[@jammawun]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@hello-bt6hs]

The editing in this video is incredible!

[@randomjunkohyeah1]

I’m sorry Ms. Jackson I am four eels

[@FatJesusOMG6911]

Great sound design and animation on this!!

[@tdiezel]

What an amazing edition !

[@SSDOSCORE]

This was incredible, my hat goes to you my man,

[@EquestriaGuy]

Thank you very much for expending my musical horizons.

[@daniellesve5595]

You're the first channel I ever subscribed to. Your editing is immaculate.

[@inzodarello7251]

Your production is top notch 🤝

[@soodonym]

I really enjoy your work... Thank you

[@reeseewhitfield1734]

fantastic analysis.

[@jasonflay8818]

I''m four fish, and am not a guy, sorry Ms. Jackson, I am four eels.......

[@orbit5311]

Love this new style

[@charleschoate6986]

Andre 3000 is one of the best, ever. Eminem says that Andre is the greatest to ever do it. When the modern GOAT passes the title along with nonchalance, you know Andre is the real GOAT.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

I was listening to this in class when it came out. Now people listen to this FOR CLASS.

[@caleberb5821]

Swear to god whenever i get really interested in an artist, polyphonic comes along with a great video about them.

[@KoplinJenkins]

Amazing so well done.

[@charly2261]

Ayooo your editing is fucking beautiful. It’s eye candy

[@M.Sleeze]

Andre's flow and storytelling is top 5! Hes a real poet

[@sethcostello3941]

@Polyphonic outstanding job. I'd give you an A+ if I had to grade this video essay

[@lamine428]

love this video!

[@n3rds3y3vi3w]

I would say "Prototype" is his ultimate love song, but dope vid nonetheless.

[@327outkast]

yesss, love prototype

[@nolanstraus206]

The editing on this is GOD tier

[@vandana3205]

I love your content and would love to see an analysis of Heart Shaped Box!

[@Joako369]

That’s exactly how I interpreted the song.. great job !!

[@guitarsoloinc]

Man these animations are sick🔥

[@rFactoRHostageBanger]

I haven't watched any of your vids since the last part of the Dark Side of The Moon project. Kinda regretting it rn due to how good this is.

[@CeaserTAMG]

rappers have been rapping about love and emotions since LL Cool J's I NEED LOVE

[@phinestro]

Prototype was the song that really got me !

[@Scriven42]

Mrs. Badu getting the license plate is boss!

[@jaden_bales]

I learned so much from this vid aha thank u for real

[@mycriativeworld]

Editing on point

[@tereasia]

Thank you 💖

[@arseniipopov5366]

Big love to Andre and Polyphonic

[@billyalarie929]

I love this. I love ALL OF THIS. I LOVE IT SO MUCH 💕 💗 ❤️

[@GamJamBam]

I'm getting back into hip hop. Might have to listen to 3000's stuff.

[@minethotho5422]

That was a really cool episode! If you take suggestions I think one on Kendrick or J Col would be dope. Keep up the good work!

[@gr3ybrun1x66]

Hi there, first of all, amazing video, I really adore Outkast, Andre 3000 is maybe one of the best lyricists in the business But, my comment isn't about this video, instead, it's a recommendation for the next "how x writes love songs". The artist I'm talking about, like Leonard Cohen is very melancholic when talking about love, and much more than L. Cohen, his jarring Low vocals drive the mood home. Now who am I talking about? Of course it's Tom Waits, the man is a genius and his love songs are painfully bittersweet and at the same time beautiful. I don't know if Tom Waits is already on a "waiting list" for this series, but it is really someone who should be considered. Thank you for the time, keep up the amazing work!

[@banana8949]

You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather

[@thimis6288]

One of the greatest ever and changed the rap community forever

[@BryceDoesLife]

fantastic.

[@timothykatch1855]

Well done.

[@fionakida]

How do you create all of these animations and movements with the texts and lines and wow, so well done!!👏🏾👏🏾

[@gidd]

Yesss some 3 stacks appreciation 🙏🏽

[@evanismakingmusic]

Whatever Andre does, whether OutKast, dungeon family, and everything else, he is AMAZING!!

[@Ballzinnis]

This channel is severely underrated

[@howtohideabody2845]

Yeah, but he does have almost 1M subs

[@nickr4122]

Would love to see a video on da art of storytellin series or even just more Andre verses

[@mostlycusimbored]

Should've put that curiosity stream bit at the beginning tbh

[@gillythekid]

Ooooo this gon be a good one

[@elijacobson7480]

You should write a video about the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Otherside, and the tragedy of Hillel Slovak.

[@sebastianramirez9402]

Pink Floyd pfp. Me too😊

[@ryanbennett498]

Ok. So is Hey Ya! in 11/4 or not?

[@ishaanrandhawa3552]

No, 11/4 doesn’t exist

[@emmettthompson5036]

@@ishaanrandhawa3552 it could if you wanted it to.

[@gavinwarner3480]

4/4 with a bar of 2/4 makes more sense musically but time signatures are kind of made up, so you can feel it however

[@jamesgeary9895]

No

[@aidenlosh9518]

@@ishaanrandhawa3552 Just because you don't understand 11/4 doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Tons of weird signatures exist, the song "Cygnus X-1, Book 1: The Voyage" has portions in 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/8, 11/8. Time signatures can be anything you want it to be, so long as the phrase isn't resolved until the end of the measure. "Hey Ya!" is 11/4

[@otherorpheus6122]

Dude I fucking love ur videos so damn interesting

[@nicoquet.]

i love you 3000 andre

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

First song I heard from him, way back.

[@pprodin]

*LL Cool J enters the chat (licking his lips)*

[@007KrausBean]

Clearly KZbin and the bots got their nasty hands on this and forced the music to be dropped out. The silent parts really break up the flow of this amazing video and art. Damn KZbin.

[@anonymousperson3986]

PLEASE DO A EPISODE OR SERIES ON THE TOXICITY ALBUM OR CHOP Suey

[@christallh24]

YES! I'm here for *anything* System of A Down! Too bad not more people are.