Official Outkast News

Listen to the 13-minute Version of "DoYaThing" Now

Outkast Web Crew — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:14:41 +0000

The 13-minute version of this track is real, and you can stream it right now over at Stereogum. Do it, the extended version breaks into a psychedelic rock freakout, and Dre leads the whole thing with reminders of different ways that he is, in fact, "the shit".Read more

The "DoYaThing" Video is Live

Outkast Web Crew — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:19:48 +0000

BOOM. It's here. The video for "DoYaThing", featuring Andre collecting sweat and hiding WHERE YOU KEEP YOUR FOOD. Watch it now and try not to beat anyone with those mean converse(s). Read more

DOWNLOAD "DoYaThing" Now

Outkast Web Crew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:55:51 +0000

Edit: Download "DoYaThing" now on the Converse site.

"DoYaThing", featuring Andre 3000, Gorillaz and James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) is streaming right now over at Listen Before You Buy. Speaking of buying, you can buy it on the Converse site starting tomorrow.

"talkin' bout 'uh he don't rap enough', well y'all rap a lot, and i'm like, 'wrap it up'." Prepare to have your mind blown again and again with this verse. Wow.

BONUS: Check out this interview with James Murphy where he talks about working with Andre, "You know how you think you're going to meet André and he's going to be totally cool? He's actually way cooler." and he also talks about the 12-minute version of this track, which is basically everyone just jamming together. Sick.Read more

UPDATE: Hear a Preview of Andre's Track With Gorillaz and James Murphy

Outkast Web Crew — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:15:54 +0000

Check out this quick behind the scenes video for Dre's upcoming Converse collaboration with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) and Gorillaz called "DoYaThing".

Nothing really from his verse, but if you look close, you'll see his part of the video at the :50 second mark. There's also this amazing illustration. We're 98% sure that's Andre on the right rockin the Rorsharch-y joint on his face.Read more

Via Pitchfork.

New Andre 3000 Verse With Jay-Z, Jeezy and Drake

Outkast Web Crew — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:06:41 +0000

Dre jumped on a version of Jeezy's "I Do" with Jay-Z and Drake and...well, it's great. "If we ever whoop da whoop, I want all that bleep da bleep". Yup. That's what he said.

Check out the track right here, especially if you've been fiending for more of that "International Players Anthem" flavor.Read more

New Andre 3000 Collaboration With James Murphy, Gorillaz + Converse

Outkast Web Crew — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:20:30 +0000

Just announced: Dre will be collaborating with James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem) and Gorillaz on a track called "DoYaThing" for Converse' "Three Artists, One Song" series. It comes out on February 23rd, and you can get it on the Converse Site.

via The AV ClubRead more

Get Big Boi Freestyling Over Crystal Castles on Pitchfork's Selector Mixtape Now

Outkast Web Crew — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:48 +0000

Have you seen Big Boi's unofficial remix of "Shutterbugg" over a beat by Crystal Castles? He did it on an episode of Pitchfork.tv's "Selector" series. Watch him do it right here, and if you want the track (which you DO) you can get it now on The Selector Series Mixtape, which also has tracks by Lil B, Killer Mike, Danny Brown, DJ Quik and more.

Click here to get The Selector Mixtape now.Read more

Big Boi's 20 Best Guest Appearances

Outkast Web Crew — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:53:15 +0000

Smoking Section just put out this list of Big's 20 Best Guest Verses and it's deep. Way more than just Killer Mike and Jay-Z here. True fans won't be disappointed, and you'll probably even find some new stuff (buddy). Enjoy.Read more

Andre 3000 Verse on The Ke$ha "Get Sleazy" Remix

Outkast Web Crew — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:17:07 +0000

Dre hooked up with pop freak Ke$ha for yet another remix of her track "Get Sleazy", this time with T.I., Wiz, and Lil Wayne. Half his verse is from the perspective of an 8-year old. We'll give you a second to let that sink in...Dre raps from inside the brain of an 8 year old. That's some mental acrobatics right there. Genius.

Stream it now on Ke$ha's site or skip all the re-tweeting and grab it now from iTunes.Read more

"Shutterbugg" (Unlimited Gravity Remix)

Outkast Web Crew — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:20:19 +0000

Damn internet, took ya long enough. "Shutterbugg" finally gets the big bassline beat-that-ass dubstep treatment it deserves, courtesy of Unlimited Gravity. Check it out right here.

Big Boi - Shutterbug (Unlimited Gravity Remix) by Hypetrak

via HypetrakRead more

Big Boi Recording With Little Dragon

Outkast Web Crew — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:32:34 +0000

In case you didn't catch the tweets, Big was in the studio with dream soundtrackers Little Dragon.

As he says in the video below (NO CAMERAS!), they spent several hours rockin and came out with two tracks for Daddy Fat Saxxx: Soul Funk Crusader, his next albumRead more

"Prototype" in the Minus Podcast

Outkast Web Crew — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:01:04 +0000

For anyone who partied a little too hard last night, Minus connections just put up this podcast for the morning after.

Why is it on this site? Because "Prototype" shows up 3 songs in and it sounds gorgeous next to Beck, Electric Light Orchestra, Aphex Twin and Brian Eno. We're not joking with this. Listen.Read more

Outkast's "Prototype" in the Minus Connections Podcast. Minus Connections July '11 - Minus Office Morning After Mix by Minus