When OutKast member André 3000 appeared on the Met Gala in New York Metropolis on Might 5 with a piano on his again, it was as a result of it was a promotion for his newest venture that dropped after his look.
The album is titled 7 piano sketches, which is labeled as “a set of instrumental music recorded solo on the piano.” This marks the second solo album from the lyrically wealthy recording artist, though, as soon as once more, to the dismay of hip-hop followers, there aren’t any “bars” from Andre. It’s a follow-up to his Grammy-nominated album, New Blue Solar.
In a press launch, André acknowledged that this album was composed previous to the recording of his first solo providing. In truth, he mentioned it was recorded nearly 10 years in the past whereas he was staying along with his son in Texas. There was nothing however a piano, beds, and TV screens.
In a written assertion, he mentioned, “The unique title for it was ‘The Greatest Worst Rap Album In Historical past,’ and right here is an excerpt from the unique liner notes:
‘It’s jokingly the worst rap album in historical past as a result of there aren’t any lyrics on it in any respect. It’s the perfect as a result of it’s the free-est emotionally and greatest I’ve felt personally. It’s the perfect as a result of it’s like a palette cleanser for me.’”
The Met Gala look was additionally used to introduce Benji Bixby, an evolution of André’s earlier trend line, Benjamin Bixby. The bespoke piano creation was performed by Burberry in collaboration with Benji Bixby. Legislation Roach styled the creation for Andre to put on on the Met Gala’s Superfine: Tailoring Black Fashion. The occasion was themed to rejoice “craftsmanship, construction, Black historical past, and the evolution of dandyism.”
The album will be streamed from numerous platforms.
Tracklist for seven piano sketches:
(WARNING: NO BARS)
- bluffing within the snow
- after which in the future you’ll …
- if you’re a ant and also you get up in an superior temper, about to drive your son to highschool, solely to find that you simply left the lights on within the automobile final night time so your battery is drained
- lodge foyer pianos
- blueberry mansions
- off rhythm laughter
- i spend all day ready for the night time
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