Lyrically, much of Aquemini features introspection about the desolation of the human condition while shifting between science fiction-inspired topics and the harsh realities of urban life. It was organic."īig Boi described the music on the album as "very experimental" noting that it featured live instrumentation that included horns, guitar, piano, and harmonica while taking influence from reggae, soul, gospel, jazz, funk, blues, spoken word and world music.
It brought back that whole feeling of making records. It was almost like a Motown, that's what we had. Pogue would recall, "That was the beauty of making all those records - having musicians come in and out. Much of the music on Aquemini was formulated during jam sessions, which producer Neal H.
For Aquemini, the duo would use live instrumentation and improvisation, bringing a baby grand piano into the studio and hiring musicians who played "everything from stoner funk to prog rock". Due to OutKast's newfound commercial success and higher budget for the album, the group enjoyed a more relaxed schedule and "could really just live" at the studio. The title is a portmanteau of the two performers' Zodiac signs: Aquarius (Big Boi) and Gemini (André 3000), which is indicative of the album's recurring theme of the differing personalities of the two members. ( ) (Slick Rick version not on the album)īackground/Description: Aquemini is the third studio album by Atlanta, Georgia hip hop duo OutKast, released on Septemthrough LaFace Records. Last week's EAOTW: ( )Īlbum: Outkast - Aquemini (LaFace / RCA, 1998) Beginning with our ( ) list, we'll be moving chronologically to ( ) times. Starting on every Wednesday we will discuss an album from our Essential Albums list. Welcome to the fifth dimension of ascension!
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