Big Grams
Big Boi · 2015
26 min · 7 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and electronic elements creates a bold, immersive soundscape that challenges genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Run for Your Life — This opening track sets the tone with its pulsating rhythm and introspective lyrics, merging Big Boi's sharp lyricism with Phantogram's ethereal soundscapes.
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Lights On — Its infectious hook and upbeat production highlight the seamless synergy between Big Boi's rap flows and Phantogram's melodic sensibilities, making it a standout club anthem.
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Drum Machine — With its driving beat and layered instrumentation, this track exemplifies the experimental approach of the album while showcasing Big Boi's dynamic vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong collaborative writing and production, blending hip-hop with electronic elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat with layered synths, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Vocals are shared between Big Boi and Phantogram's Sarah Barthel, often intertwining in call-and-response patterns.
- The final two tracks shift towards a more experimental sound, incorporating varied electronic textures and dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mid-tempo groove for dancing
- vibrant soundscapes for exploration
- engaging tracks for social settings
- steady flow for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow ballads
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Big Grams is a collaborative project between Big Boi of OutKast fame and the electronic duo Phantogram, released in 2015 after Big Boi's solo ventures. This album came shortly after his last solo effort, 'Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors' (2012), showcasing a stylistic evolution as he embraced more experimental production techniques alongside his established hip-hop roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- André 3000· CeeLo Green· Killer Mike
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run for Your Life 3:56
- 2 Lights On 4:20
- 3 Fell in the Sun 3:47
- 4 Put It on Her 2:52
- 5 Goldmine Junkie 3:42
- 6 Born to Shine 4:13
- 7 Drum Machine 3:47
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