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Roses

OutKast · 2004

9 min · 2 tracks · hip-hop · Southern hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A smooth blend of Southern hip-hop with playful yet pointed lyricism layered over lush instrumentation.

Roses is a single by OutKast, released in 2004. A smooth blend of Southern hip-hop with playful yet pointed lyricism layered over lush instrumentation. 'Roses' received significant critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its innovative composition and memorable lyrics contributed to OutKast winning the Grammy Award for Best Duo/Group Performance in 2005, solidifying their influence in the hip-hop scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roses sound like?

A smooth blend of Southern hip-hop with playful yet pointed lyricism layered over lush instrumentation. Rooted in hip-hop and Southern hip-hop.

What makes Roses by OutKast notable?

'Roses' received significant critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its innovative composition and memorable lyrics contributed to OutKast winning the Grammy Award for Best Duo/Group Performance in 2005, solidifying their influence in the hip-hop scene. Released on May 25, 2004, 'Roses' was part of OutKast's double album, 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.' At this point in their career, OutKast was already established as a leading force in hip-hop following their breakthrough albums like 'Stankonia,' which had set new standards for genre-blending and creativity.

How many songs are on Roses?

Roses has 2 tracks, running approximately 9 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·9:41

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Roses Standout 6:12
  • 2 Church Standout 3:29

Release Date

May 25, 2004

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

9 min 41 sec