OutKast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

Album Info

Artist: OutKast

Title: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

Year: 1994

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Tracklist

  • 1. Peaches (Intro) (0:51)
  • 2. Myintrotoletuknow (2:40)
  • 3. Ain't No Thang (5:38)
  • 4. Welcome to Atlanta (Interlude) (0:57)
  • 5. Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (5:17)
  • 6. Call of da Wild (feat. Goodie Mob) (6:06)
  • 7. Player's Ball (4:21)
  • 8. Claimin' True (4:43)
  • 9. Club Donkey Ass (Interlude) (0:25)
  • 10. Funky Ride (6:30)
  • 11. Flim Flam (Interlude) (1:14)
  • 12. Git Up, Git Out (feat. Goodie Mob) (7:27)
  • 13. True Dat (Interlude) (1:16)
  • 14. Crumblin' Erb (5:09)
  • 15. Hootie Hoo (3:58)
  • 16. D.E.E.P. (5:31)
  • 17. Player's Ball (Reprise) (2:19)

Review

Y'all ready for this Southern voyage? Outkast's debut album, "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," dropped in 1994 like a comet from ATL's skies. Produced by Organized Noize, this joint beautifully blends live instrumentation with funk and soul, crafting a unique groove that sidesteps the dominant East Coast and West Coast vibes. André 3000 and Big Boi, barely out of their teens, weave tales of Southern life and coming-of-age struggles with lyrical finesse and regional swagger, laying down their roots and pride on each track.

The lead single, "Player's Ball," hit hard, climbing to the top of the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and snagging gold with ease. Other standouts like the title track and "Git Up, Git Out," featuring Big Gipp and CeeLo Green, further amplify the album's impact. Clocking in at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and living to see platinum status, "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik" didn’t just make waves—it shifted the tide. More than commercial success, it cracked open the door for Southern hip-hop, particularly Atlanta, putting it on the map and proving its staying power in the genre today.

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Yo, ATL roots sproutin' up from the ground,

'Kast came through with that Southern sound.

Playa's ball bounce, hit charts, went gold,

Paved the way, made the South look bold. - Malik