OutKast’s ‘Stankonia’ Uses Mirrors and Oppositions
OutKast’s Stankonia is a diptych that opposes and mirrors the duo; creating a stylistic reverence for an inimitable vision.
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The Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2010
Epic, sleek, weed rap, emo, sociopolitical, gangsta, or house party? In which direction will hip-hop go? 2010 was a year for all of the above.
The 70 Best Albums of 2010
2010's best albums are highlighted by the emergence of a future superstar, two veteran and virtuoso rappers, and a Dream Team of indie bands releasing career peaks.
The 60 Best Songs of 2010
Journey back to 2010 for 60 slices of musical greatness highlighted by one of the most delightful expletive-ridden hits in pop music history.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Curious Legacy of OutKast
When it comes to hip-hop, everyone remembers who kicked down the front door, but no one remembers that OutKast opened the windows.
Governors Ball 2016: Beck and the Strokes Deliver the Classics
The most intriguing moment of the opening day to Governors Ball came during an organ-only ballad from the Strokes.
Counterbalance: Outkast’s ‘Stankonia’
Ain't nobody as dope as the 124th most acclaimed album of all time, so fresh and so clean. It loves it when you stare at it. A hip-hop game changer is this week's Counterbalance. Break!