Come down to Meehan's Downtown. *sales figures based on certification alone^shipments figures based on certification alone, The song "B.O.B. It really opened up the door for Southern rappers. "[48] Steve Huey of AllMusic commented that, "given the variety of moods, it helps that the album is broken up by brief, usually humorous interludes, which serve as a sort of reset button. We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue. [54] However, the album's musical diversity allowed the band to reach a wider audience and was credited for opening the Academy up to more hip hop musicians. "[52] Mojo called it "hip hop with the power to convert even the most reactionary nonbelievers. [20] "Stankonia (Stank Love)" has also been described as an "homage of sorts" to gospel choirs and '60s doo-wop groups, while also including a slowed down coda reminiscent of chopped and screwed hip hop. [59] Vibe ranked the record at number 23 on its list of the "100 Greatest Albums from 1985 to 2005". "[5] Big Boi spent the majority of the recording time in the studio, while André 3000 worked at home, creating beats and experimenting with an acoustic guitar. Jackson". Plus use our free tools to find new customers. [16][17] "Humble Mumble" is a salsa-influenced track that evolves into a club groove, while "Ms. Jackson" "marries early Prince with late P-funk". "[50] Baker concluded in his review, "With another nearly flawless album, OutKast arguably solidifies their reputation as one of the best hip-hop groups of all time. [63] During the late 1990s, rappers tended to embrace slow, laid-back beats in their productions. [47] Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker wrote that "Stankonia reeks of artful ambition rendered with impeccable skill" and described OutKast as "endlessly good-humored and imaginative even when dealing with the most grim and mind-deadening facets of ghetto life. "[7] One stray lyric on his wall eventually developed into "Gasoline Dreams". [17] On February 3, 2001, "Ms. Jackson" topped the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and then on February 17, the single also reached number one on the Hot 100, remaining on the chart for 22 weeks. [10] Big Boi reflected, "Niggas living this life at a fast speed don't know what's going on around them. [28][31] The record also became a top ten hit in Germany, Finland, and Norway, reaching the number six, number eight, and number eight spots on the countries' official charts, respectively. [8] They would then "sit around, smoke a few, drink a few", and create ideas for new songs. At the 2002 Grammy Awards, OutKast won Best Rap Album for Stankonia and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Ms. Jackson". It was released on October 31, 2000, by LaFace Records. See all 41 photos taken at Stankonia Studios by 560 visitors. Cheers! [4] "Snappin & Trappin'" features a guest appearance from then-unknown rapper Killer Mike. [4] One song that came from a jam session on the guitar was "Ms. Jackson", the album's second single. [29] On November 3, 2003, Stankonia was certified quadruple platinum, for shipments of four million copies. "[11] Instead, the duo drew influence from musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Prince. [54], In 2006, Time named Stankonia as one of the 100 best albums of all time. [32][33][34], The lead single released from Stankonia, "B.O.B", peaked at number 69 on the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. [36] The song also reached number 13 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, as well as number three on the magazine's Radio Songs chart. [10] The group took note of new, harder drugs hitting the hip hop scene and teenagers using ecstasy, cocaine, and methamphetamine. [7], Much of the album was formulated during "vibe sessions" in which the group and producers would visit clubs in downtown Atlanta, select performers they saw, and invite them to the studio. ", 1374 W Peachtree St NW (corner of 17th St.), "Some of my Favorite concerts are here. It takes a few listens to pull everything together, but given the immense scope, it's striking how few weak tracks there are". [26], Stankonia debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 525,844 copies in its first week. [23] The song "Red Velvet" discusses the materialistic nature of the hip hop scene. [37] The single also peaked at number ten on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and number 24 on the Radio songs chart. The record received the coveted five out of five "mic"-rating from The Source, and is credited with opening up Southern hip hop to other areas in the United States. [23] The group often incorporates word play into the lyrics, including references to the "underground smellroad" and chants of "I stank I can, I stank I can", an allusion to The Little Engine That Could.