Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast · 2003
134 min · 39 tracks · hip-hop · Southern hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A genre-blending odyssey that fuses hip-hop, funk, and pop into a vibrant celebration of love and individuality.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with playful interludes wave-like pacing for reflection vibrant celebration of individuality
- Context
- By the time 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' was released in September 2003, OutKast had already established themselves as innovators in hip-hop with their previous album, 'Stankonia'. This double album marked a significant artistic evolution for the duo, showcasing André 3000's experimental flair alongside Big Boi's Southern hip-hop roots, ultimately solidifying their status as boundary-pushing artists.
- If you like
- hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is an album by OutKast, released in 2003. A genre-blending odyssey that fuses hip-hop, funk, and pop into a vibrant celebration of love and individuality. 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its blend of diverse musical styles and hit singles like 'Hey Ya!' influenced a generation of artists and reshaped the landscape of hip-hop during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Speakerboxxx/The Love Below sound like?
A genre-blending odyssey that fuses hip-hop, funk, and pop into a vibrant celebration of love and individuality. Rooted in hip-hop and Southern hip-hop.
What makes Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by OutKast notable?
'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its blend of diverse musical styles and hit singles like 'Hey Ya!' influenced a generation of artists and reshaped the landscape of hip-hop during the early 2000s. By the time 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' was released in September 2003, OutKast had already established themselves as innovators in hip-hop with their previous album, 'Stankonia'. This double album marked a significant artistic evolution for the duo, showcasing André 3000's experimental flair alongside Big Boi's Southern hip-hop roots, ultimately solidifying their status as boundary-pushing artists.
Who is Speakerboxxx/The Love Below for?
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below works well if you're into dynamic journey with playful interludes, wave-like pacing for reflection and vibrant celebration of individuality.
How many songs are on Speakerboxxx/The Love Below?
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below has 39 tracks, running approximately 134 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:29
- 2 GhettoMusick 3:56
- 3 Unhappy 3:19
- 4 Bowtie 3:56
- 5 The Way You Move Standout 3:54
- 6 The Rooster 3:57
- 7 Bust 3:08
- 8 War 2:43
- 9 Church 3:27
- 10 Bamboo (interlude) 2:09
- 11 Tomb of the Boom 4:46
- 12 E-Mac (interlude) 0:24
- 13 Knowing 3:32
- 14 Flip Flop Rock 4:35
- 15 Interlude 1:15
- 16 Reset 4:35
- 17 D-Boi (interlude) 0:40
- 18 Last Call 3:57
- 19 Bowtie (postlude) 0:35
Disc 2
- 1 The Love Below (intro) 1:28
- 2 Love Hater 2:50
- 3 God (interlude) 2:20
- 4 Happy Valentine’s Day 5:23
- 5 Spread 3:51
- 6 Where Are My Panties? 1:54
- 7 Prototype Standout 5:26
- 8 She Lives in My Lap 4:27
- 9 Hey Ya! Standout 3:55
- 10 Roses 6:10
- 11 Good Day, Good Sir 1:25
- 12 Behold a Lady 4:37
- 13 Pink & Blue 5:05
- 14 Love in War 3:26
- 15 She’s Alive 4:07
- 16 Dracula’s Wedding 2:33
- 17 My Favorite Things 5:14
- 18 Take Off Your Cool 2:38
- 19 Vibrate 6:33
- 20 A Life in the Day of Benjamin André (Incomplete) 5:10
Release Date
September 23, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
134 min 58 sec
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