Yes in 2003 André 3000 we were distancing us from the rap of Outkast with “New Blue Sun”his jazz flute album, now surprises us with an album exclusively piano.
“7 Sketches Piano” It is a brief album of seven songs that extend until sixteen minutes and, at the same time, in the finding that the musician does not seem to be definitely very interested in returning to jazz. Released yesterday, the album includes songs in which the ex-rapro fiddles with the piano within the margins of jazz to create songs that are discovered as what the title says, sketches of what could be more complete songs. Only the song that closes the album, “I Spend All Day Waiting for the Night,” includes percussions in addition to piano, and “Off Rhythm Laughter” is completed with synthesizers or sound effects.
According to André 3000, in these songs there are no rap and were partially written and even recorded before “New Blue Sun”having as inspiration a trip to Texas. Initially his idea was to have shared those songs shortly after to show that he was going through a particularly creative period, but in the end the publication period was expanded until he reached these moments.
Let us also remember that Outkast They have been one of the artists induced to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This year, and that the ceremony will be held in November with the assistance of André 3000 and his partner in the Big Boi duo. On the other hand, this Saturday André will receive an honorary distinction of Doctor in Music at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
