Aquemini [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
It takes a few listens to sink in, but on Aquemini, Outkast have pulled off a rare feat in hip-hop: they've made a good record that's a masterpiece of subtlety. What's more, it's their third record, and they've yet to fall into a rut--and that alone puts them in line for an award. The Organized Noize production crew is sublime, working with live musicians and crafting hook-filled soundscapes that complement Big Boi and Andre Benjamin's melodic patter. (See "Rosa Parks," "Chonkyfire," and the epic "Liberation," which features Erykah Badu, Cee Lo, and Big Rube--and clocks in at just under nine minutes.) Classy and intelligent, Outkast haven't sacrificed anything in their quest to make challenging, innovative hip-hop that forgoes idle boasting for the duo's message. A sample, from the title track: "Now, question: Is every nigga wit dreads for the cause? / Is every nigga wit golds for the fall? Naw / So don't get caught in appearance." --Randy Silver

The Source
Aquemini is a brilliant record.... It possesses an uncanny blend of sonic beauty, poignant lyricism and spirituality that compels without commanding. The record offers a rich blend of potent beats--tight snares, booming kicks and cool rimshots--and a diverse tapestry of various musical textures....

Aquemini [Explicit Lyrics]

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Aquemini [Explicit Lyrics]

Tracks:

Hold On, Be Strong
Return Of The 'G'
Rosa Parks
Skew It On The Bar-B
Aquemini
Synthesizer
Slump
West Savannah
Da Art Of Storytellin' (Part 1)
Da Art Of Storytellin' (Part 2)
Mamacita
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Y'All Scared
Nathaniel
Liberation
Chonkyfire

Amazon.com

It takes a few listens to sink in, but on Aquemini, Outkast have pulled off a rare feat in hip-hop: they've made a good record that's a masterpiece of subtlety. What's more, it's their third record, and they've yet to fall into a rut--and that alone puts them in line for an award. The Organized Noize production crew is sublime, working with live musicians and crafting hook-filled soundscapes that complement Big Boi and Andre Benjamin's melodic patter. (See "Rosa Parks," "Chonkyfire," and the epic "Liberation," which features Erykah Badu, Cee Lo, and Big Rube--and clocks in at just under nine minutes.) Classy and intelligent, Outkast haven't sacrificed anything in their quest to make challenging, innovative hip-hop that forgoes idle boasting for the duo's message. A sample, from the title track: "Now, question: Is every nigga wit dreads for the cause? / Is every nigga wit golds for the fall? Naw / So don't get caught in appearance." --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

Hands down the greatest hip hop album of all time........2007-07-16

It really gets no better than this. This album gets better every time you listen to it. Absolute brilliance.

Only One Song Really Counts..........2007-05-11

The only song I really liked on the CD was Rosa Parks but since I could not buy just the single...the CD was worth it!!!

Another Outkast Classic.......2007-03-25

It is hard to say which album is Outkast's greatest. I have all of their albums and have thoroughly listened to each and every single one repeatedly. To me, these guys haven't missed yet on an album. But on Aquemini I noticed that Andre and Big Boi have grown up a little, and so has their material and lyrics. This album is the one that has placed Andre 3000 on the list of great mc's of all time. His verse on "Return of the 'G'" was outstanding (What's up wit Andre? is he on coke/ is he on drugs? is he gay?/when y'all gon' break up?/when y'all gon' wake up?/ I'm feelin better than ever/ whats wrong wit you? YOU GET DOWN!), as with all his other ones. Every single one of his verses on this album are classics. Not to forget about Big Boi, he also holds his own on this album. On this album, more so than the others, is when their two styles weave together perfectly and make every track great. The production also matches the tight lyrics from the two. Notice the unique production on tracks like Rosa Parks, Synthesizer, Aquemini and you'll hear production like none other. Just give it a few listens and you'll see and feel and hear the masterpiece at hand. A must buy for any Outkast fan, whether you just started listening to them or you've been listening since their first album.

Best of the best.......2007-02-28

I think Outkast is the best rap act of all-time. This album represents the zenith of of their work. On it, we see Big Boi's flow evolve into the smooth and catchy yet relevant offering (check out Skew it on the Bar-B) that he continues to deliver to this day. At the same time, we see Andre at his peak, when he was fully exploring creativity of his sound (see the sweet distortion in his verse on Da art of Storytellin' pt. II) while still snappin' like the best M.C. on the planet (unlike his later experimental singing on The Love Below and Idlewild). If you have jumped on the Outkast bandwagon with the likes of Ms. Jackson or Hey Ya, you should definetly cop this classic (along with 1996's ATLiens and 1993's Southernplayalisticcadillacmuzik) and see how much Outkast has evolved over the past 1.5 decades. Every track is awesome except #11 (Mamacita).

...~AQUEMINI~... One of the best rap cd's I've ever heard.......2007-02-19

This CD is tight on all levels. Beats, production, and lyrics. Outkast is called outkast because they are different than any artists out. They got unique styles. They got the most creative imaginations I've heard of. This CD is classic. Pick it up if you got a ear for creativity and real rap music. This is one of my favorites and i've got around 400 rap cd's.

Average customer rating:

actually, 10 stars
the most original
its the awesomest cd in the world, man!
I LOVE OUTKAST!EVERY ABLUM THEY HAVE MADE IS FAT!
The BEST RAP ALBUM OF 1998 BELONGS TO..............

Aquemini
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Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Hold On, Be Strong
Return Of The 'G'
Rosa Parks
Skew It On The Bar-B
Aquemini
Synthesizer
Slump
West Savannah
Da Art of Storytellin' (Part 1)
Da Art Of Storytellin' (Part 2)
Mamacita
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Y'All Scared
Liberation
Chonkyfire

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Customer Reviews:

actually, 10 stars.......2001-01-28

this is some of the most brilliant manifestations of musicanship that i have ever heard. solely on the basis of this album, outkast has earned their future spot in the rock 'n roll hall of fame. these guys are top of the line r&b/rap/hip-hop scene. rosa parks, slump, return of the g, and spottieottiedopaliscious are my favs, but i can listen to the whole disc nonstop, and even end upon end sometimes. if you love hip hop in any form you should own this album.

the most original.......1999-11-27

I think this album is the best to come out in a long time.Big Boi and andre do it again. You gotta respect these guys for always coming up with fat beats with a positive message. Its definitely tighter than any old shoot em up slang the dope unoriginal gangster rap

its the awesomest cd in the world, man!.......1999-07-11

i like outkast because their music is tight dude. i surf to their music every day. people get mad at me for listening to their music, cause they would rather listen to korn and stuff like that.i dont have any thing against korn and people like that but you just can't listen to korn while i surf DUDE.so like if you dont have this TOTALLY AWESOME cd your stupid luv surf dudett angela

I LOVE OUTKAST!EVERY ABLUM THEY HAVE MADE IS FAT!.......1999-05-14

WHEN I first listened to Outkast i thought they had very good lyrics. In so many words they are telling about the world and how it has been for so many people. We all need to listen to Outkast and realize what point they are trying to make. Most of all I feel I can relate to Outkast because it takes time and listening to understand about drugs and killing and most of all our children!!!

The BEST RAP ALBUM OF 1998 BELONGS TO.....................1999-05-06

OUTKAST!!!!!!!!!!!!! No doubt, this was one of the best hip-hop, rap, or which ever one you want to call it. I know one thang for sure, OutKast can't be duplicated or imitated. Organized Noize is the most creative, and talented production crew on the rap/hip hop scene. Outkast and ONP, are like CANDY YAMS AND CORNBREAD, COLLARD GREENS AND HOT SAUCE, well you get my message. JUST LIKE DRE' SAYS AT THE END OF "CHONKYFIRE", "THE SOUTH GOT SOMETHING TO SAY!!!!!!!!!!!

ASSASSIN FROM THE A-STATE

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Release Date: 2006-08-29

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