New Blue Sun (Album)

When André 3000 Spoke to (Then Performed for) The New York Times

The rapper-turned-flutist improvised in the middle of The Times’ office following a wide-ranging conversation on Popcast.

By Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli

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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.

By Jon Caramanica

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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.

By Jon Caramanica

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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?

By Amber Fouts for The New York Times