The conversation commences with an insightful analysis of the diverse regional influences that shape hip-hop, particularly the distinct styles emanating from the West Coast and New York, before transitioning towards the Southern rap scene. It is here that the speakers elevate Andre 3000, a renowned member of Outkast, to a position of prominence among Southern rappers. The speakers recount Andre's musical journey, marked by significant accolades and transformative hits, while probing into the reasons behind his enigmatic departure from the rap industry. They speculate that this decision may stem from a profound internal shift, as Andre navigated the intersection of personal growth and artistic expression. The dialogue further unfurls to reveal an astrological lens through which the speakers examine Andre 3000's artistry. They discuss the implications of his Gemini nature and the significance of his astrological nodes in guiding his creative trajectory. The speakers posit that Andre's south node suggests a departure from certain aspects of his past, propelling him towards a more spiritually inclined and philosophically rich lyrical approach. They note that as his career progressed, his themes evolved to encompass deeper existential inquiries, a transformation catalyzed by influential relationships, particularly with Erykah Badu, who they assert played a critical role in his artistic awakening. In conclusion, the speakers convey their deep respect for Andre 3000's unique contribution to hip-hop, highlighting his exceptional lyrical capabilities that resonate with both substance and artistry. They express a longing for his return to the forefront of music, articulating that his distinct voice and perspective are sorely missed in the contemporary hip-hop landscape. The conversation encapsulates the profound impact of Andre 3000's work, elucidating how his evolution reflects broader themes of self-discovery and artistic integrity within the genre.
Takeaways:
The regional variations in hip-hop greatly influence the composition of top rapper lists.
Andre 3000 is widely regarded as a quintessential Southern rapper due to his significant contributions.
His artistic evolution is marked by a shift towards spirituality and introspection in his lyrics.
The relationship with Erykah Badu played a pivotal role in enhancing his spiritual expression.
Despite his immense talent, Andre 3000's departure from the rap scene reflects a conflict between art and commercialism.
The uniqueness of Andre 3000's lyrical style sets him apart from other contemporary rappers.
Now I talked about, I talked about rappers from west coast and I talked about rappers from New York.
Speaker A:
So let's bring it down south.
Speaker A:
When putting a top list together, depending on the region, you're asking the question, you will get different names.
Speaker A:
But if you come down south and ask for a top five rappers list, this guy is probably going to be in the top five of most Southerners list.
Speaker A:
This guy was part of a Grammy winning duo who had smash hits.
Speaker A:
The group is Outkast.
Speaker A:
The rapper is Andre:
Speaker A:
3000 Is a Caprice.
Speaker A:
He also has a Capricorn moon just like Rakim.
Speaker A:
And he has a, he has a.
Speaker A:
A sergeant type delivery as well.
Speaker A:
You know, a cadence as well.
Speaker A:
What's interesting to me, although 3,000 is considered one of the best to touch the mic, he just mysteriously up and quit.
Speaker A:
It is said that the north node points to what our soul wants to do this lifetime and the south node is what we're trying to walk away from.
Speaker A:
3000'S south node is in Gemini, which would put his north node in the opposite sign, which would be Sagittarius.
Speaker A:
Sagittarius rules higher learning and philosophy, which would be like spirituality can fall up underneath that umbrella.
Speaker A:
As you saw, from the time Andre stepped on the scene with players ball to the time he hung up the mic, his rhymes got more and more spiritual.
Speaker A:
3000 Has a Saturn next to his Venus in Cancer, a Malefic next to a beneficial he has.
Speaker A:
He was in a highly publicized relationship with another famous singer, Erykah Badu.
Speaker A:
The interesting thing about Erykah Badu is she's a Sag rising with three planets in Sag.
Speaker A:
If you watch her and listen to her, she just exudes spirituality.
Speaker A:
We can say although this relationship was great for sparking his spirituality, the relationship probably had an emotional challenge for him and might be the reason why the relationship ended and he ended his rap career.
Speaker A:
Any thoughts about:
Speaker B:
Three Stacks?
Speaker B:
If I'm not mistaken, me and Three Stacks had the same birthday.
Speaker B:
Is he May 27th?
Speaker A:
Not sure.
Speaker A:
I don't know exactly what the date was.
Speaker A:
I didn't actually put it in, but.
Speaker B:
I think we shared the same birthday.
Speaker B:
Three stacks, definitely one of the best, like natural MCs.
Speaker B:
It just comes so easy for him.
Speaker B:
You know, I didn't have him in my top five.
Speaker B:
And that's another one.
Speaker B:
And that's one of the things that make the conversation about the top five so difficult is that it's so many like top level MCs.
Speaker B:
Like how do you pick your top five?
Speaker B:
Because, like, I could put him like five 1A or.
Speaker B:
You know what I mean?
Speaker B:
Because he's just that cold.
Speaker B:
Like I say, he's just as talented as everybody else on my list, but he.
Speaker B:
The thing about Three Stacks is that he's just so.
Speaker B:
He flows like water.
Speaker B:
He's one of those guys who.
Speaker B:
You could give him the mic, he could rap all night off the top of his head, you know what I mean?
Speaker B:
He don't have to write nothing down.
Speaker B:
It just comes so easy to him.
Speaker B:
He's like.
Speaker B:
Like a natural mc.
Speaker B:
Like, he.
Speaker B:
And that's really not common in the south, like, to have somebody that cold on the mic, I mean.
Speaker B:
And really, I don't want to even put the south on it because it don't matter where you from, you can really flow.
Speaker B:
But a lot of guys from the south don't put that much emphasis on their words like he does.
Speaker B:
You know what I mean?
Speaker B:
Everything that he says in a rhyme has substance, you know what I mean?
Speaker B:
You don't.
Speaker B:
I mean, except for maybe that first album and maybe Players Ball, you know, everything else has substance.
Speaker B:
And it doesn't come off as preachy, really.
Speaker B:
You're just kind of amazed at his lyricism, you know what I mean?
Speaker B:
How he can flow and say these.
Speaker B:
The way that he puts these words together is very unique and his perspective is very unique.
Speaker B:
Like, he doesn't say.
Speaker B:
He doesn't talk about the things that all these other rappers talk about, and he doesn't.
Speaker B:
He may approach the same topic, but he puts it in a unique way that makes you stand up and pay attention.
Speaker B:
He's one of the most unique MCs that you're going to find, you know what I mean?
Speaker B:
As far as.
Speaker B:
Even his style and his.
Speaker B:
His words that he uses, could you.
Speaker A:
See the switch to him going more spiritual?
Speaker B:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
And funny enough that you mentioned Erykah Badu, it kind of happened after that video, when she came out with that video that he was in, you know, and everybody was like, oh, he got a baby by Erykah Badu, you know, and he's dating Erykah Badu.
Speaker B:
And after that, I could see the change in him.
Speaker A:
Yeah, she opened.
Speaker A:
It was like she opened up a gate for him.
Speaker B:
Funny that you mentioned Erica Badu.
Speaker A:
Why is that?
Speaker A:
Yeah, yeah, yeah, she opened up.
Speaker A:
She showed him and introduced him and kind of opened him up to what?
Speaker A:
His North?
Speaker A:
No, his soul kind of wanted to gravitate towards, you know, the more he learned and the more he.
Speaker A:
He got into it, the more he wanted to walk away from the rapping, seem trivial, you know?
Speaker B:
Well, I don't.
Speaker B:
I don't think it seemed trivial.
Speaker B:
I just think the game.
Speaker A:
The game.
Speaker A:
The game.
Speaker B:
Right.
Speaker B:
The business end of it became an irritation to him.
Speaker B:
You know what I mean?
Speaker B:
Like, he was more into the art of it.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
You know, as a Gemini, I can relate to that.
Speaker B:
Like, he's more into the art of it and the expression of it, and it's like the business end of it held back the art end of it, you know, because they trying to make music to make money, but he's trying to make music to express itself.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
You know what I mean?
Speaker B:
And that became a conflict, and he just walked away.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
Any Last thoughts on 3,000?
Speaker B:
3,000.
Speaker B:
Like I say, three stacks.
Speaker B:
I got the utmost respect for him as a lyricist, and I wish that he would come out with some new shit.
Speaker A:
I think everybody, even rappers, would line up just for 3,000 feature.
Speaker B:
Right.
Speaker B:
He still does some features, though.
Speaker B:
Like, I heard a couple of features from him in the last couple of years.
Speaker B:
But I want to hear, like, the Love Below.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
That, I think, was three stacks.
Speaker B:
Just being three stacks.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
The Love Below, he was singing.
Speaker B:
And that's another thing.
Speaker B:
Like, he's not just an emcee, but.
Speaker A:
He lost some people on that, though, man.
Speaker A:
He did.
Speaker B:
But, you know, those were people who really couldn't see his vision.
Speaker B:
Like, if you listen to the Love Below, like, damn.
