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chefboyar-zeee · 27 days

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Idlewild - Roundtable Jukebox

Idlewild is a musical drama film released in 2006, directed by Bryan Barber and starring the hip-hop duo OutKast, which consists of André 3000 (André Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton). The film is set in the Prohibition-era South and blends elements of music, drama, and crime with a jazz and hip-hop-infused soundtrack.

This was a beautiful film and very aesthetic. I have not seen another musical quite like this one and it’s for a reason. Here's why...

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What are the social aspects within the film’s narrative that align with the film’s songs?

The characters in "Idlewild" demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, a theme echoed in the film's music. Many songs highlight the characters' determination to overcome obstacles and fight for their dreams, reflecting the broader struggle for justice and equality.

The film's love songs align with these themes, expressing the joy, passion, and challenges of love.

Rooster's involvement in the criminal underworld is depicted through intense and energetic musical numbers that convey the danger and excitement of his lifestyle.

The film's songs reflect their desires for a better life and their struggles to achieve their dreams. Percival's introspective ballads, for instance, convey his longing to break free from his small-town life and pursue his passion for music.

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How do the historiographies of previously recorded songs inform audience relationships with the musical’s narrative and performers?

Most of the songs in Idlewild had already been featured on the OutKast albums Big Boi and Dre Present...OutKast and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, essentially making it a jukebox musical. Seven of the songs from the film, along with several unreleased songs, were released by LaFace Records as an OutKast album entitled Idlewild at the time of the film's release.

This is such an interesting question for my film considering all the film’s score was performed and produced by the lead actors, Andre 300 and Big Boi, with a few credited features in the film. Obviously it isn’t just circumstance that the leads were a famous Hip-Hop duo, so it isn’t hard to assume that the actors/artists were chosen specifically to star in this film for their transformative and notable music style and sound. Without their unique sound and talent for performing, the film could not, and would not be what it is.

The historiography of this film is unique in the way that the character actors are also the creators of the featured soundtrack. On one hand, the audiences may feel more compelled to the characters and their narrative because they are in support of their music exclusive to the film, as well as some of their originals. In general though, I think historiographies definitely inform the audience’s relationship to a narrative. It can make you more engaged with the characters and their conflicts if you personally feel the music is fitting, or on the other hand, it can make you understand and better comprehend the narrative you're following because you may be familiar with the meaning and significance of the music. I also think about people’s ability to see artists they like and songs they love being performed in a different medium. In a way, your brain might see the visuals from the first time they heard it; or maybe the song originally had a music video. It’s up to directors to build the narrative strongly around the music.

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What musical genre/style drives the film’s score, and how does the genre/style (re)define the film as a musical?

The hip-hop, funk, and soul stylings of the song score are intentionally anachronistic, a choice made to complement the film being set in 1935. Elements of 1930s-era blues and jazz music are, however, featured prominently in many of the musical numbers. The film's dance numbers, choreographed by Hinton Battle, also feature many period dances, primarily the jitterbug and showgirl moves, like featured in the above video.

The film does a lot of blending hip-hop with jazz, blues, and gospel influences.

Idlewild is known for its visually stylized and innovative approach to storytelling, incorporating musical numbers, fantasy sequences, and animation.

The film defines itself by taking place in the 1930s, in addition to casting vetted performers and songwriters as your leads. The musical simply wouldn't have the same storytelling element had anyone else written the soundtrack, whether prior to the film or not.

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mannytoodope · 1 year

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André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000, is the eccentric part of one of hip hop’s dynamic duos, Outkast. Benjamin formed OutKast after his partner Antwan “ Big Boi” Patton after they graduated from high school. The duo is entirely different from what was ever popular in hip-hop music at the time, which gave them an advantage. The two released their first album in 1994 to critical acclaim. They continued to remove several unconventional hip-hop yet successful albums throughout the ’90s. They experimented with different styles and sounds, which kept them one step ahead of others. The two released solo albums that were both successful. As a teen, he had an interest in other genres of music. Benjamin has worked with different artists in hip-hop that are styles that are entirely different from his, and it works perfectly and it shows just how talented he is. He is one of the top lyricists in hip-hop today; his cadence and wordplay are eccentric as his fashion sense. He has appeared on several “Best Rappers” Lists. Benjamin has appeared in several films. His eclectic and eccentric style may differ from his partners, but their differences make them one of hip hop’s finest rap groups. Andre’s unorthodox approach to hip-hop and fashion was considered odd at one time. Now many rappers have adopted a form of that on their own. But, Andrè has a level of authenticity to it. Outside of music he has his fashion line and is an active vegetarian. Benjamin is one artist that beats to his drum and will remain the top artist in hip-hop.

#Rapper/Actor #Songwriter #Hip Hop #Outkast #Purple Ribbon All-Stars #Dungeon Family

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Outkast - Ms. Jackson (Official HD Video)

November 11, 2000 - 22 Years Ago Today: OutKast had the Hot Shot Debut at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their single, "Ms. Jackson." This was the hip-hop duo of "Andre 3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton's 7th chart entry and it became their 4th Top 40 and first of 3 No. 1's when it went to the top of the Hot 100 on February 17, 2001. The single also enjoyed a 2-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart and was certified Gold for digital download. "Ms. Jackson" was written by André Benjamin, Antwan Patton, David Sheats, Richard Wagner and Shuggie Otis and earned OutKast a Grammy for Best Rap Group.

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haydenssuperblog · 2 years

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Music of today

Music is a very important part of our culture and history and how our society is today. Everywhere we look there are different kinds of music, from time square to your local grocery store. People all over the world listen to music every day and take how it makes them feel and use that to make important decisions. The world runs on music and I'm going to dive deep into one specific genre, hip-hop. Hip-hop is one of the most popular genres in the U.S. today with more then a third of music stemming from hip-hop. Hip-Hop started in New York City, 1970, when Clive Campbell, who goes by DJ Kool Herc, and his friend Coke La Rock were at a house party and decided to switch it up. New York is a huge part of hip-hop culture but it also made it way across the country to Los Angeles where people like Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Alanzo Williams creating and popularizing the west coast sub-genre. But hip-hop doesn't have to just be a solo act and LA proved that when they were home to one of the greatest rap groups ever, NWA. NWA had influential people like Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube. NWA's first album, Straight Outta Compton, had over 3.5 million copies sold and is considered one of the best albums in hip-hop history. Hip-hop made its way across the country to Atlanta, Georgia, where two boys named Andre Benjiman, who went by Andre 3000, and Antwon Patton, who went by Big Boi. Andre and Big Boi started there own group called Outkast in 1992. They released their first album in 1994 and it sold 196,000 copies in the first week. Outkast ran the Atlanta scene for most of their careers, with all of their albums selling hundreds of thousands of copies each year, but while Outkast were running Atlanta, New York had its own rap mastermind. In 1972 a boy named Christopher Wallace was born and he would go on to become the Nestorius B.I.G. Biggie had one of the most influential careers in hip-hop history, but he didn't do it alone. Going back to LA we meet a boy named Tupac Shakur, the next king of the west coast, and they had one of the most infamous rivalries ever seen. Tupac released a song titled "Hit 'em Up" which was a diss against all east coast rappers but biggie took extra offence to it. Tupac then died two years later in a tragic shooting that never really got resolved. Biggie would also die a year later through another tragic shooting.

While all this was going down there was a boy who grew up on 8 mile in northern Detroit. Marshal Mathers , aka Eminem, is talked about as the greatest rapper ever born. Eminem has sold millions of records and is still consistently making music. Eminem released his first solo album in 1996 but also during that year, the king of New York started to hit the scene. Jay-Z created his own world of music and influenced so many rappers of today. Jay-Z's first album, Reasonable Doubt, debuted at number 23 on the Billboard top 200 and it stayed on the charts for 18 weeks straight. Jay-Z has helped propel the careers of so many artists from Childish Gambino to Frank Ocean, but in some cases the artist has gone past what Jay-Z has given them, like the case of Kanye West. Kanye was born on the southside of Chicago in 1977 and is the greatest rapper, producer, fashion designer, Kanye does it all. Kanye has made billions from all his endeavors and is constantly making music. Kanye has changed the game and will go down as one of the most influential people ever.

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rabbittstewcomics · 2 years

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Episode 366

Comic Reviews:

Olympus Rebirth by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Caitlin Yarsky, Jordie Bellaire

Tales of the Human Target by Tom King, Greg Smallwood, Mikel Janin, Kevin Maguire, Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Stewart, Alex Sinclair, Arif Prianto

Marvel

A.X.E. Judgment Day 3 by Kieron Gillen, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia

Damage Control 1 by Hans Rodionoff, Adam Goldberg, Charlotte Fullerton, Will Robson, Ruth Redmond, Jay Fosgitt

Fantastic Four 46 by Dan Slott, Cafu, Jesus Aburtov

ComiXology

New America 1 by Curt Pires, Lucas Casalanguida, Mark Dale

Dark Horse

Minor Threats 1 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories 1 by Amanda Deibert, Lucas Marangon

Boom

Magic: Ajani Goldmane 1 by Seanan McGuire, Ariel Olivetti

Wynd: Throne in the Sky 1 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas

Dynamite

Dejah Thoris Fairy Tales by Ron Marz, Andres Labrada

Vault

End After End 1 by David Brian Andry, Tim Daniel, Sunando, Michael Russell

Archie

Big Ethel Energy by Keryl Brown Ahmed, Siobhan Keenan

Titan

Gun Honey: Blood for Blood 1 by Charles Ardai, Ang Hor Kheng, Asifur Rahman

Ray’s OGN Corner: The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag

Additional Reviews: She-Hulk ep2, Sandman, Nope, Game of Thrones, Daredevil by Charles Soule, Hamster and Gretel, Rage by Jimmy Palmiotti

News: More HBO cuts, Mr. Sinister event next year, Monica Rambeau mini-series, new Red Sonja movie, King Kong series on Disney+, bizarre new animated project, delays for Shazam 2 and Aquaman 2, Matt Shankman of WandaVision rumored as new FF director, Umbrella Academy gets fourth and final season, new head of DC film division, Omninews, Resident Evil cancelled, Wasp mini from Al Ewing, GoT gets a second season, Kyle Rayner Hispanic Heritage Month variant cover controversy

Trailers: Pinocchio

Comics Countdown:

Tales of the Human Target by Tom King, Greg Smallwood, Mikel Janin, Kevin Maguire, Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Stewart, Alex Sinclair, Arif Prianto

Wynd: The Throne in the Sky 1 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas

Deadly Class 55 by Rick Remender, Wes Craig, Lee Loughridge

Radiant Black 17 by Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, Igor Monti

Swamp Thing 16 by Ram V, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer

Department of Truth 20 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds

Lonesome Hunters 3 by Tyler Crook

I Hate This Place 4 by Kyle Starks, Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge

TMNT: Armageddon Game – Opening Moves 2 by Tom Waltz, Fero Peniche, Ronda Pattison

Grim 4 by Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano, Rico Renzi

Check out this episode!

#comics #podcast #podernfamily #rabbittstew

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j1zz1n3m · 5 years

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Juss Hippity hoppin

#mi #outkast #aquemini #andre 3000 #andre benjamin #big boi #antwan patton #lyrics #hip hop lyrics

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vivianintheflesh-blog · 6 years

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Someone please do a mashup of SOPHIE's Faceshopping and OutKast's Happy Valentine's Day

#sophie #sophie xeon #outkast #andre 3000 #andre 3k #big boi #Music #oil of every pearl's un insides #the love below #Speakerboxxx #Faceshopping #happy valentines day #Antwan patton

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completeandrandommusic · 2 years

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adultswim2021 · 3 years

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast #85: “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” | December 7, 2003 - 11:30 PM | S08E04

Happy 20th anniversary, Adult Swim. And, boy, what a momentous episode of Ghost do we have here to celebrate. There are a number of episodes where the guest is an event unto itself and this is truly one of them. Frequent punchline William Shatner is an absolute cunt... and a proper legend. His cuntiness and legendary status are two things that seem to be at odds with one another, and the Space Ghost crew have managed to come up with an artfully idiosyncratic episode to match Shatner’s weird-guy-ness. It’s a classic for sure, and important. But (making a “smug dipshit” face) is it funny?

YES! It’s FUNNY! I will admit though, the first time I saw this episode I didn’t quite know what to make of it. This is partially because I’m very much a Star Trek agnostic. I’ve never been into Star Trek. In the last few years I’ve watched most of the pre-Next Gen motion pictures for inane list-making reasons, and I enjoyed them to varying degrees, but Star Trek is truly not for me. I’m more of a... well, I’m not a Star Wars guy either. What’s the other one? Uh... Spaceballs. That’s it. I’m more of a Spaceballs guy.

But I feel like I’ve absorbed a lot of Star Trek lore through cultural osmosis. I vaguely understand that William Shatner has had some deliberately-paced choreographed fight scene on those rocks from Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. When I hear music similar to the the music that Jim Carrey hums in The Cable Guy, I’m pretty sure whatever it is I’m watching is doing a Star Trek thing. And yes, I’ve watched every single Red Letter Media “Mike and Rich talk about Star Trek for 4 hours” video. But even today, after having picked up more Star Trek knowledge on my journey to the grave, I still have this nagging feeling of “I only sort of get this”.

Still, this episode has a handful of screamingly funny lines, and the episode ends wonderfully, with Space Ghost in his death throes, suffering the ultimate indignity of dying in front of William Shatner. There’s also the part where Zorak asks why everyone in Star Trek is black, and a part where Moltar nervously reads from his fan fiction (from a book labeled TARD WARS, hahaha). Shatner, who has a reputation for being arrogant and difficult, is as good a sport as one could hope. The show makes good use of his hammier moments, and only shits on him slightly in the process. The most notable moment is when Shatner says to Zorak “didn't you and I fight to the death?” to which Zorak replies “That sounds pretty dumb, man”. I’ve actually quoted this line many times. It’s one of the best.

Also, for those of you who like to track these things: the show features callbacks to other episodes and shows; the handimen at Zorak’s apartment are clearly extras from Sealab 2020/2021, one of the Leprechauns from Aqua Teen Hunger Force shows up, and there’s a poignant callback to classic Space Ghost episode “Banjo”.

The title motif of this season is naming the episodes after Allman Brothers songs, and I always wondered about this one. Maybe I’m reaching, and it’s probably too disrespectful to be true, but I always thought that it was somehow a veiled reference to Shatner’s wife, whom he supposedly killed or let die. It’s simply too dark to be true, but it’s the first thought that immediately jumped to my mind when I first heard the title of this episode. Am I stupid for thinking this? Am I stupid because it OBVIOUSLY is a reference to that?? I simply do not know. I would like to know.

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The big anniversary is upon us. What are your 20 favorite things about adult swim for 20 years going. Don't sleep on this question!

I gotta do SOMETHING special, so I might as well do this. More thought could have gone into this, but I spent about an hour trying to come up with episodes or moments from 20 different shows and putting them in rough chronological order. I limited myself to one episode/scene/moment/joke/whatever per show so it’s not all Space Ghost jokes. So, here we go:

Sealab 2021: “I, Robot”. Adult Swim proved it could be brilliant right out of the gate with the stealth premiere of “I, Robot”, but for Sealab it’s all downhill from here. (2000)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Space Ghost stops in his tracks to reminisce about the time Bobcat Goldthwait said "crack a window". The entire episode “Kentucky Nightmare” is brilliant, but this moment in particular so uniquely captures my sense of humor that it’s inexplicable. The dumb look on Space Ghost’s face when he stops in his tracks. Goddamn. (2001)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force: “Mayhem of the Mooninites” I tried very hard to make this all be individual jokes or scenes or whatever, but this is another episode where the entire thing is just line after line and I can’t really pick. This, “I Robot”, and “Kentucky Nightmare” is like a perfect trio illustrating how good Adult Swim really was right out of the gate. (2001)

Home Movies: Jason casually reveals that his parents have no idea who Brendon and Melissa are and that he spends most of his free-time making movies with them. This is the episode “Storm Warning” which is overall one of the best episodes of Home Movies, but this scene is probably my favorite. Illustrates how simple and hilarious the comedy is on this show. (2002)

Tom Goes to the Mayor: the end scene in “Undercover”, where they’ve shoddily reversed Tom’s various unnecessary surgeries and called him “Taumpy Tears” to boot. Positively sublime. (2006)

Metalocalypse: Dr. Rockso’s music video. From the episode “Dethclown”. I was never in love with this show as much as the true fans were, but there were a handful of incredible episodes. This episode basically tells one joke over and over and it’s very funny. It really ends with a bang showcasing Dr. Rockso’s shitty music video that celebrates cocaine use. His singing voice is hilarious. (2006)

Assy McGee: I am the only person in the world that defends Assy McGee as being “actually pretty good” and it’s all entirely due to this one line: Assy McGee (a pair of naked buttocks with legs, whose ass functions as his head) is forced to attend a black tie event and is just milling around wearing nothing but a black bow tie. Through clenched anus he delivers the line “I can barely breathe in this penguin suit”. The whole show is worth it for that joke. I don’t even know what episode it is except that it’s from one of the first few. I might not even have the line exactly right. But, I remember laughing so hard. I may not have laughed at Assy McGee again. (2006)

Saul of the Mole Men: The opening theme song. And nothing else. (2007)

Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!: Jim and Derrick. I should pick something more user-friendly maybe, since this episode almost entirely relies on being familiar with Tim & Eric’s previous episodes. But goddamn, this episode is such a funny concept (which is basically Tim & Eric doing an alternate MTV-ified version of Awesome Show) (2008)

Moral Orel: “Numb”. When Moral Orel suddenly stopped being a quirky Adult Swim comedy and suddenly started doing episodes that resembled art films. This episode is a fucking masterpiece. I remember sobbing the first time I saw it. There are a few in season 3 that are like that, but this one is my favorite. (2008)

Check it Out! with Dr. Steve Brule: Terry Bruge-Hiplo reviews “Dumpster’s Children”. Another bit of comedy that I’d describe as “inexplicable” and “sublime”, and it all hinges on an old man’s mouth. Holy fuck. I don’t think I’ve laughed harder than this at a TV show since. (2010)

Delocated: The ending of “Mole”, an extended Face/Off riff where Jon goes undercover as the scary mobster Sergei. In the final moments of the episode he marries a woman, fathers multiple children with her, and only then is pulled out of the mission. The episode is a tour-de-force of comic acting by Steve Cirbus, who is graciously allowed to shine for most of the episode. But man, that ending is fucking wonderful. (2010)

Venture Bros.: The ending of “Operation P.R.O.M.” a flurry of emotions hit me when “Like a Friend” by Pulp starts playing. The scene is so well done and weirdly touching. Brock realizes that deep down he gives a shit about the Venture family and is genuinely terrified something might happen to them. And then he gets to slaughter a bunch of Zorak monsters, which is also weirdly sweet. It’s even touching on a meta-level knowing that Jackson and Doc tried many times and failed to include licensed music in the show. I love Venture Bros, but I think we’d all be better off if this were the series finale. Sorry. I had to say it. (2010)

The Heart She Holler: The first scene with Patton being taught the way of the world posthumously by his father on a VHS tape. The first season of this show is amazing, but that scene, especially where Patton does a little Japanese bow and says “oh, hot dog!” is just hysterical. Literally every time a hot dog comes up in conversation my wife and I quote it. Please, do not scorn her, it’s not racist when SHE does it. (2011)

Eagleheart: The All That Jazz inspired finale. “Paradise Rising” is mostly a masterpiece, and how it ends is so fucking incredible. Easily the most under-rated show on Adult Swim and I’m not just saying that because... you know (mimes dick-sucking) (2014)

Rick and Morty: I watched the first two episodes of Rick and Morty, thought it was good, but for some reason didn’t become a devotee until my wife made me watch the Mr. Poopybutthole episode. It’s still my favorite episode, I think. (2015)

Brett Gelman’s Dinner in America: The “Dinner with” specials are all really good, but goddamn, this one hits. Should be shown in schools. I am going to go to every grade school in my county with an AR-15 (to get past the guards, of course) and I won’t leave until they call an assembly and they let me fumble around trying to find it on vimeo and play it for the students. (2016)

The Eric Andre Show: Eric interviews Steve Schirripa. The bit where he has an intern dip his balls in Steve’s spaghetti sauce is hilarious, naturally, but I’m here to showcase the running gag where every time Steve complains how hot the studio is, Eric just wordlessly hands him an ice cube until Steve explodes. It’s one of the most childishly hilarious things I’ve ever seen. It’s perfect. (2016)

Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace: The Pick-Up artist sketch. I’m mostly unimpressed with MDE, and all but a few Sam Hyde bits leave me cold. But this sketch is a crowning achievement. I mean, I think these guys suck politically and are more mean than funny, but their sensibilities yielded one really incredible piece of comedy. Okay, I laughed at the blackface sketch too. There. You dragged it out of me. (2016) Joe Pera Talks With You: This show is beautiful and I love every episode. But the episode “Joe Pera Reads You The Church Announcements” Wherein Joe discovers a new-to-him song and can’t stop listening to it, is one of the most joyous episodes of television I’ve ever seen. A gateway episode. I tell everyone to please watch this one first. (2018)

#adult swim #space ghost coast to coast #adultswim2021

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mannytoodope · 1 year

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Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is a rapper and producer; the Georgia native is best known for being a member of the hip-hop duo OutKast alongside Andre 3000, where he produced six studio albums with his friend and bandmate Adre. Currently, he has released his own three solo albums. Patton is a laidback skilled lyricist who perfectly balances Andre 3000’s extreme look and sounds with Big Boni’s approach to the mic, and his overall look is smooth. He has appeared in several films and on television. . Outkast popped up in the mainstream in the ‘90s when hip hop was on between rap and gangsta rap right before the southern rap explosion. They are one of the frontrunners for southern rap’s popularity. Big Boi has kept his fancy yet streetwise look and sound for over 20 years. He is one of the critical components in hip hop coming from the south.

#Rapper #Songwriter #Record Producer #Actor #Hip Hop #Outkast #Dungeon Family #Purple Ribbon All-Stars

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astrologieez · 5 years

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Influential/Talented Black Men and Masculine Nonbinary People of the Sun Signs

Aries:

- Keegan-Michael Key (March 22)

- Brian Tyree Henry (March 31)

- Booker T. Washington (April 5)

- Pharrell Williams (April 5)

- Sterling K. Brown (April 5)

- Montero “Lil Nas X” Hill (April 9)

- Tyler Mitchell (April 12)

- Martin Lawrence (April 16)

- Aliaune “Akon” Thiam (April 16)

- Chancelor “Chance the Rapper” Bennett (April 16)

Taurus:

- Frederick “August Wilson” Kittel, Jr. (April 27)

- Edward “Duke” Ellington (April 29)

- Shameik Moore (May 4)

- Stevland “Stevie Wonder” Morris (May 13)

- Malcolm X (May 19)

- Trevor “Busta Rhymes” Smith Jr. (May 20)

Gemini:

- Ryan Coogler (May 23)

- Steve Lacy (May 23)

- André “3000” Benjamin (May 27)

- Cameron Boyce (May 28)

- Aaron McGruder (May 29)

- Morgan Freeman (June 1)

- Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7)

- Khalif “Swae Lee” Brown (June 7)

- O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson (June 15)

- Tupac “Makaveli” Shakur (June 16)

- James Weldon Johnson (June 17)

- Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (June 17)

Cancer:

- Donald Faison (June 22)

- Ricardo “6lack” Valentine (June 24)

- Paul Lawrence Dunbar (June 27)

- Mike Tyson (June 30)

- Thurgood Marshall (July 2)

- Vince Staples (July 2)

- Alex R. Hibbert (July 4)

- Jaden Smith (July 8)

- Chiwetel Ejiofor (July 10)

Leo:

- Marlon Wayans (July 23)

- Korey Wise (July 26)

- Laurence Fishburne (July 30)

- Terry Crews (July 30)

- Wesley Snipes (July 31)

- Symere “Lil Uzi Vert” Woods (July 31)

- Artis “Coolio” Ivey Jr. (August 1)

- James Baldwin (August 2)

- Louis Armstrong (August 4)

- Barack Obama (August 4)

- Alex Haley (August 11)

- Lakeith Stanfield (August 12)

- Anthony Anderson (August 15)

- Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom (August 15)

- Usian Bolt (August 21)

Virgo:

- David “Dave” Chapelle (August 24)

- Lewis Latimer (September 4)

- Richard Wright (September 4)

- Idris Elba (September 6)

- Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges (September 11)

- Festus “Claude” McKay (September 15)

- Christopher “Brent Faiyaz” Wood (September 19)

- Billy Porter (September 21)

- Ray Charles Robinson (September 23)

- Anthony Mackie (September 23)

Libra:

- Will Smith (September 25)

- Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover (September 26)

- Benjamin “Ben” King (September 28)

- Ta-Nehisi Coates (September 30)

- Nat Turner (October 2)

- Rakim “A$AP Rocky” Mayers (October 3)

- Amiri Baraka (October 7)

- Nick Cannon (October 8)

- Jharrel Jerome (October 9)

- Caleb McLaughlin (October 13)

- Usher Raymond IV (October 14)

- Andre Johnson (October 16)

- Tarell Alvin McCraney (October 17)

- Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus Jr. (October 20)

- Asante Blackk (October 20)

- Shéyaa “21 Savage” Abraham-Jospeh (October 22)

Scorpio:

- Ashton Sanders (October 24)

- Craig Robinson (October 25)

- Dallas Young (October 25)

- Frank Ocean (October 28)

- Cornell “Nelly” Haynes, Jr. (November 2)

- Colin Kaepernick (November 3)

- Earl “E-40” Stevens (November 15)

- Bobby Ray “B.o.B.” Simmons Jr. (November 15)

- Michael “Mike” Epps (November 18)

Sagittarius:

- DeRon Horton (November 25)

- Jimi Hendrix (November 27)

- Donald Cheadle Jr. (November 29)

- Chadwick Boseman (November 29)

- Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter (December 4)

- Jamie Foxx (December 13)

- Samuel L. Jackson (December 21)

Capricorn:

- Devonté “Blood Orange” Hynes (December 23)

- Cabell “Cab” Calloway III (December 25)

- Jaleel White (December 27)

- Denzel Washington (December 28)

- John Legend (December 28)

- Miles Brown (December 28)

- André Holland (December 28)

- John Singleton (January 6)

- Marcus Scribner (January 7)

- Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15)

- James Earl Jones (January 17)

- Muhammad Ali (January 17)

- Shawn Wayans (January 19)

Aquarius:

- Jermaine “J.” Cole (January 28)

- Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi (January 30)

- Jack “Jackie” Robinson (January 31)

- Langston Hughes (February 1)

- Antwon “Big Boi” Patton (February 1)

- Robert “Bob” Marley (February 6)

- Brandon “Anderson .Paak” Anderson (February 8)

- Trevante Rhodes (February 10)

- Khalid Robinson (February 11)

- Frederick Douglass (February 14)

- LeVar Burton (February 16)

- Mahershala Ali (February 16)

- Michael Jordan (February 17)

- Andre “Dr. Dre” Young (February 18)

Pisces:

- William “Smokey” Robinson, Jr. (February 19)

- Trevor Noah (February 20)

- Jordan Peele (February 21)

- Tituss Burgess (February 21)

- W.E.B. Du Bois (February 23)

- Ralph Ellison (March 1)

- Demetrius Harmon (March 1)

- Robert “Bobby” McFerrin, Jr. (March 11)

- Lonnie “Common” Lynn (March 13)

- Quincy Jones (March 14)

- Wardell “Steph” Curry (March 14)

- John Adegboyega (March 17)

- Shelton “Spike” Lee (March 20)

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