The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times’ office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.
Category: New Blue Sun (Album)
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André 3000 on 3 Grammy Nods for ‘New Blue Sun’: ‘Super Duper Cool’
He was half of Outkast, the last rap act to win album of the year — 20 years ago. His latest nominations are for “New Blue Sun,” an expression of ultimate freedom.
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André 3000 Brings His Solo Album ‘New Blue Sun’ to the Stage
Performing live for the first time with musicians from his solo LP, the onetime Outkast rapper played various flutes, said little and tried to change perceptions.
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André 3000’s Experiments With Flutes and Fame
The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker?
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André 3000 Announces Debut Solo Album, ‘New Blue Sun’
The artist, best known as one-half of Outkast, will release “New Blue Sun,” an instrumental album of ambient woodwind compositions, on Friday.