The highlights were "Morris Brown" (paying tribute to the college who's marching band is featured on the song), containing an inescapable "My heart is like a marching band..." hook by Purple Ribbon R&B wunderkind Scar, and a woozy, "Whole World"-style banger mixing live drums and loops with juke-joint instrumentation. Both were being considered as lead-off singles to the soundtrack...but then Andre decided he wanted to rap again, and it's back to the lab. ANDRE 3000 IS RAPPING AGAIN. STAY TUNED.
In his Vibe profile, New York Knick Jalen Rose says:
"I bump anything by the Lox…that's like family. I'm into lyricists. I like Cassidy, Beanie Sigel and Shyne. I'm bumping the Biggie Duets, Lil’ Wayne, Jeezy's hot, T.I. - he's hitting. I've always been a fan of Outkast’s earlier stuff. Eminem too."
MTV reports that ATL is coming out next month- here's what they have to say:
When it comes to music, T.I. is so confident that he calls himself the King of the South. When it comes to making films, he realizes it's a whole different ballgame. He still has to prove himself and admits he doesn't know how good he is just yet.In a few weeks Tip makes his feature-film debut in the Chris Robinson-directed "ATL," which is poised to be a sleeper hit for the spring. The cast alone — which includes Hotlanta hip-hop luminaries like Big Boi, Killer Mike, Bone Crusher, Jazze Pha, DJ Drama and T Mo Goodie — should put plenty of people in seats, and the engaging story revolves around a group of friends struggling to break out of the ghetto.
The film hits theaters on March 31, three days after T.I.'s new LP, King, lands in stores (see "New T.I. Songs Leak — Swizz Beatz Calls Track With Tip 'A Whole 'Nuther Level' ").
Vibe reports:
Yes, we are talking about the same guy who used to hold an umbrella over P. Diddy’s head.Farnsworth Bentley, who’s now a rapper on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, told MTV that his album will be ready for a release this summer. Bentley is already collaborating with Kanye West and Andre 3000, and, in addition says his album will feature several talented up-and-coming producers.
Andre + Animation + Spongebob = Class of 3000... According to TV.com:
In Class of 3000, Outkast singer Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000, has crafted a tale about a group of musically gifted kids at a performing arts school. When a former student returns to the school after becoming famous, he brings sunshine and music into the lives of the kids. Benjamin will contribute music and his voice talent to the series, which will also feature Tom Kenny, the actor who voices a little guy named SpongeBob SquarePants.
More info here