"OutKast are a massive, massive influence— one of the biggest I have. I think they’re the best producer/rap outfit ever. Their attitude to production is so free. When they’re making something, it seems like whatever works for the vocal is justifiable. There’s a track called ‘Royal Flush’ where André [3000] does this verse. He just cleans up at the end of it!"
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Electronic producer and singer James Blake gushes about OutKast in a new Clash interview. He also talks about the xx and quotes Bruce Lee (!) and poet William Blake in the piece. Well-rounded!
Related: André 3000, please come back.
