As one of the most revered lyricists in Hip-Hop history, OutKast star Andre 3000‘s unofficial retirement came as a crushing blow to the group’s legion of fans in the mid-noughties.
Years of calls for new music was answered in the most unorthodox way when the GRAMMY winner unexpectedly announced his debut solo album would come courtesy of an instrumental set titled ‘New Blue Sun.’
Shwoing off his skills as a flautist, the 48-year-old’s inaugural solo LP is supported by prized instrumentalists Deantoni Parks, Jesse Peterson, Diego Gaeta, and others.
Its opening on Billboard charts this week was accompanied by history-making news. See how inside.