Chris Robinson dives into André 3000's flute-centric album New Blue Sun, which serves as a gateway drug into other obscure yet legendary instrumental albums – unapologetically representing where he's at during this stage of his career.

Mobb Deen takes a look at the new Andre 3000 songs.

Mano Sundaresan speaks with Zach Witness about Dallas Boogie, music as a fighting force, and Andre 3000.

The Dungeon Family and ATL's rise, the Grammys performance with Earth Wind and Fire, the Future and Outkast.

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Will this be remembered as the year everyone finally gave up on the idea of an Outkast reunion? Between Kendrick, K.R.I.T. and all halfway rap fusionists, their legacy remains the pink elephant in the room (to match Andre’s suspenders.) But the slow drip of articles touting “OUTKAST IN THE STUDIO” have gone ghost. Andre is […]