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Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

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I remember when I first heard "Player's Ball" on the radio. The song was very catchy and it was definitely something that you could play in your car, if you had one at the time. When I heard the title track, the second single on the CD, I knew that this CD by Outkast was a must buy. This CD, in itself, changed hip hop in the south for years to come and it is still setting a trend for up and coming rap acts from the Dirty South. This CD by itself, in my opinion, but ATL on the map as far as rap is concerned. When you listen to Outkast affiliated artists like Goodie Mob, Cool Breeze, Youngbloodz, Backbone, Slimm Calhoun, and Dirty, you hear "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" somewhere in their sound. From the "Peaches (Intro)" to the "Player's Ball (Reprise)" the listener is left satisfied with the whole CD. This CD also helped a group of unknown producers, Organized Noise Productions, get their foot in the door as well. Memorable jams such as "Crumblin' Erb", "Git Up, Git Out" w/Goodie Mob, "Ain't No Thing", "Claimin' True", "Hootie Hoo" and the player's national anthem of the south, "Funky Ride", are all on this CD. Outkast has dropped 3 CDs since their debut: "ATLiens", "Aquemini", and their current smash, "Stankonia". Outkast can release 4 more CDs after their previous ones but nothing will ever get as good as their debut. If this isn't a 5 mic album the Source Rating System shouldn't even exist.

Probably like most people reading these reviews, I've been known Outkast for a number of years and don't fall into the category of people who think Stankonia or Aquemini was their first album. In fact, it kind of bothers me that this happened. I've been to 2 Outkast concerts (damn, I'm a lucky punk, no!) and nothing makes me angrier than seeing them come and bust out Hootie Hoo or Southernplayalistic or some absolute classic and realizing that most people in the crowd have no idea what they're talking about. Everyone who claims to like and know Outkast needs an education, starting with this album.

This album absolutely rules. It's straight, raw hip-hop. The beats are dirty and simple, no tricks, nothing. Just awesome flow and tight lyrics. Some of the words aren't as significant as some of the later things (such as Aquemini or Da' Art of Storytelling Part I), but Git up, Git Out or Myintrotoletuknow are definitely solid. Someone said a 5 star album can only be one in which the FF button is not required. Well, then, this certainly meets that definition. Claimin' True, Southernplayalistic, Hootie Hoo, DEEP, Player's Ball are all songs that can be listened to for hours, over and over again. No gimmicks here; this is just good music.

I often find myself debating with friends on which Outkast album is the best one. But the truth is my mind can switch from one to the other on any day. One day itll be SPCM, the next itl be Aquemini and so on. But i must say this is my favorite Outkast cd. Playalistic sounds to bump in yo jeep. The Organized Noize sound is so tight on this lp. You can put this on repeat for a whole day and not get tired of it. 24 hours straight 23 times inone day. Their flow is mostly untouchableon songs like Aint No Thang, Southernplayalisticadilacmusic, crumblin erb, and claimin true. While they drop knowledge with goodie mob on Git up Git Out, or just chillin with Funky Ride, and Playaz Ball. THis album alone makes them a legendary group but if you compound all four of their albums youve got the greatest duo ever and one of the greatest groups ever. If you have never heard early oukast cds then pick it up immediately listen to it once and you will be hooked and beggin for more. no doubt.

Before Andre 3000 and Big Boi were world-famous multi-platinum recording artists, they were a couple of teenagers making Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This was before they were taking listeners on journeys of the mind with "Aquemini" and even before their UFO sounds of "ATLiens". No, they were just another couple of rappers, rhymin' about smokin' weed, ridin' in Cadillacs, pimpin', and not much else. And did they ever do it well!

"Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" is for the hip-hop fans who love beats. That's what this album is all about. Beats, beats, and more beats. Lil' Jon should be taking lessons from Organized Noize, the production team in charge of the beats on this album. Go to any track (except for a skit), and you'll notice how ill the beat is. The only thing that makes those beats better are the two dope MC's riding that beat. You know who I mean. Dre and Big Boi, right out of high school on this album, drop down-south classics like the pimped-out "Player's Ball", the title track, "Ain't No Thang", and "Crumblin' Erb".

While all the songs are more than solid, there's one song on this album that stands out above the rest. "Git Up, Git Out" featuring Cee-Lo and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob rip it up with Outkast on this mid-tempo classic about doin' something with your life. The lyrics on that joint couldn't get better, and Cee-Lo's verse is one of the best hip-hop verses I have ever heard.

The only complaints I have with this album is the overall raw-ness Outkast displays. Some of the songs sound alike, which isn't a bad thing most of the time, but it would be nice to see a little more variety on this album. Although they sound almost the same, "Hootie Hoo" and "D.E.E.P." are both excellent songs with bangin' beats.

If you like your hip-hop raw, with slick flows and beats that make you wanna roll down your windows and play them really loud in your car, then "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" is definitely for you. But if you only jumped on the Outkast bandwagon in the past year, then you might want to pass on this one, and get "Aquemini" instead. I know I'M "Outkast-ed" after listening to this album.

This is the first Outkast, and in my opinion is the best. Their first 3 albums are all classics, then Stankonia is still a pretty good album, but their new one is of a much lower standard than the previous releases. But back to Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, it is one of the greatest hip-hop albums you will hear. Big Boi and Andre and straight outta high school coming out with this classic. The beats are some of the best ever made, and they flow like one has never heard before. The production is top-notch, and their lyrics are friggin' awesome. 1994 was THE year for hip-hop. It's a real shame that hip-hop hardly exists these days, as pretty much all we hear is commercial pop rap crap, which is NOT hip-hop. Pick this up if you haven't already (for whatever CRAZY reason). Best tracks are Ain't No Thang (the best song), the title track, Player's Ball (Original), Git Up, Git Out, D.E.E.P., Call Of Da Wild, Claimin' True, Crumblin' Erb, and every other track. Bottom line: You are not a real hip-hop fan without this.

This album is one of the top 10 rap albums of all time up there with Notorious BIG (ready to die) and Bone Thugs N Harmony (E. 1999). Everytime you listen to the beats and lyrics you are immediately taken into the dirty south, dungeon way of life. Since then Kast has come out with some great, unique sounds that are articulate and phenomenal, but in my opinion nothing tops southernplayalisticadillacmuzic, which is the epitomy and prologe of the southern hip hop era.

Critics may not hail this album as Outkast's quintessential masterpiece, but it's always been at the top of my list. Dre, Big Boi and the Organized Noize production crew epitomized the sounds of the dirty south rap scene. Laid back thick bass runs, lazy 70s soul hooks, mellow melodies, funked up guitar, thick stylish arrangements, and rhymes that will make your jaw drop. Most of the credit has to go to Dre and Big Boi. There were few emcees that truly invented flows like these cats in 1994 (and nobody sounded like them). They had a knack for lyrical perception unlike any emcee. They had a sense of playfulness on the mic that was truly addictive. Their prolonged flows were like butter. They had impeccable timing. And their unorthodox personalities were something that was rightly desired in hip-hop. Few lyricists have been able to create melodic vocal hooks as instantly memorable as Dre and Big Boi. Although I feel 1988 was the year for hip-hop, I must say that Outkast were true innovators in 1994. This isn't really an homage to old-school rap, it's a reinvention of the classic elements. They were out to revolutionize hip-hop, and that's exactly what they've done, and have kept doing to this day.

I was first exposed to many of these tracks from their 2001 best of "Big Boi and Dre Present". Most of which, were my favorite tracks, such as "Ain't No Thang", "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik", "Player's Ball", "Git Up, Git Out", and "Crumblin' Erb". But the album tracks are another reason why this one's a classic. "Myintrotoletuknow" starts it off beautifully with their pro-marijuana message. "Call of da Wild" is a smooth as any of the singles. "Funky Ride" marks a solid stance in their progression of hip-hop. The lush soulful production mixed with the sweet chilling lead guitar makes for one of the more unique listens on the album.

Overall, Outkast shines here nicely. It may not be as critically acclaimed as "Aquemini" or "Stankonia", but it's certainly a favorite among true and old-school Outkast fans, including this reviewer's. A packed bowl may be necessary for maximum enjoyment.

This cd has the essence of real hip hop. The cd is about keepin it real, livin life to the fullest, and enjoyin good times. This rhymes are orginal, exceptional and is an enlightening experiene. A must have!!

OutKast comes out with their debut that is true to their name. This is not the type of album heard from other artists. All traditional rap formulas and songs styles to get on the radio are thrown out the window as Andre and Big Boi bring music that is intended to satisfy fans wanting music from unexplored territories. This makes for a classic and an unbelievably enjoyable album.
"Myintrotoletuknow" is a fast paced hardcore song that proves OutKast is not here to play into the mainstream stereotypes of hip-hop. "Ain't No Thang" is one of the funkiest beats ever made and uses a now infamous hook: "Ain't no thang but a chicken wing...". "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" is my favorite OutKast song of all-time as it is a smooth southern beat using a nice mixture of strings and wind intruments in the background. The hook is amazing as this song is literally music to your ears. "Player's Ball" shows off the P-Funk influence with a great song conjuring up images of old-school singing and creating music for fun, rather than money. On "Funky Ride" is where this album really departs into uncharted waters with a great carefree singing song. "Git Up, Git Out" features the Goodie Mob and is one of the better lyrical messages on the album. Cee-Lo, as usual, uses his time well and provides a great verse. "Hootie Hoo" is a memorable song as it features a beat that sounds as if it is just ready to explode and will get you saying "Big Boi's on my left, Andre on my right". "D.E.E.P." is a real nice song as Andre and Big Boi discuss stereotypes.
All hip-hop fans should own this one as it is the classic debut from one of hip-hop's greatest groups (my favorite). OutKast brings an album that is original not only in its genre, but moves from song to song well with varying styles.

Man the fact that this album is 10yrs old kinda makes me feel like an old man. It seemed like only yesterday when me and all of my friends were vibing to "Player's Ball". This is Outkast's first album. Not Aquemeni and not Speakerboxxx/Love Below. This album came out in 1994 (one of my favorite years in hip-hop) and the music on it is still timeless and classic to this day. On this one you can truly sit back and feel the vibe of it. I used to listen to it over and over when it first came out and I can't stop listening to it these days either. "Myintrotoletyouknow" just does it for me everytime. "Player's Ball" was the anthem back then but the "Player's Ball (reprise)" is even better. "Git Up Git Out" serves the purpose of encouraging America's youth to do something with their lives. Overall the album combines funk, jazz, and soul all into one. Big Boi and Andre flow like water over all of the songs. If you're one of the millions of new Outkast fans who bought Speakerboxxx/The Love Below then do yourself a huge favor and pick up this one. After you buy this one then go out and get Atliens and Aquemeni as well. I consider all three of their first albums to be classics with Atliens being slightly better than this one. Outkast embodies what the rest of southern rap should be and not just gold teeth rappers yelling nonsense over crunk beats. Hopefully Outkast won't retire from the hip-hop world and continue to give us great music for another 10yrs.