{"product_id":"aquemini-explicit-lyrics","title":"Aquemini Explicit Lyrics","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmazon.com\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt takes a few listens to sink in, but on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquemini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Outkast have pulled off a rare feat in hip-hop: they've made a good record that's a masterpiece of subtlety. What's more, it's their third record, and they've yet to fall into a rut--and that alone puts them in line for an award. The Organized Noize production crew is sublime, working with live musicians and crafting hook-filled soundscapes that complement Big Boi and Andre Benjamin's melodic patter. (See \"Rosa Parks,\" \"Chonkyfire,\" and the epic \"Liberation,\" which features Erykah Badu, Cee Lo, and Big Rube--and clocks in at just under nine minutes.) Classy and intelligent, Outkast haven't sacrificed anything in their quest to make challenging, innovative hip-hop that forgoes idle boasting for the duo's message. A sample, from the title track: \"Now, question: Is every nigga wit dreads for the cause? \/ Is every nigga wit golds for the fall? Naw \/ So don't get caught in appearance.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--Randy Silver\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAquemini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a brilliant record.... It possesses an uncanny blend of sonic beauty, poignant lyricism and spirituality that compels without commanding. The record offers a rich blend of potent beats--tight snares, booming kicks and cool rimshots--and a diverse tapestry of various musical textures.... -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquemini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, OutKast's third brilliant slice of hip-hop, continues its stellar recording history. Never ones to get bogged down with a single delivery style, Dre and Big Boi masterfully practice relaxed, hyper, distorted, speedy and conversational presentations. Musically, the collection supplies some of the lushest tracks ever included on a hip-hop record. -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Outkast] rip the rap envelope by trading samples for distinctive instruments like Kalimba and harmonica.... -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LaFace Records","offers":[{"title":"Audio Cd, Explicit Lyrics, September 29, 1998","offer_id":45921585660095,"sku":"d0f92101-0f4b-4313-9d0c-7260aadbcdab","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/c14b3a59944a6298ba68f332cb2670e1.jpg?v=1785167261","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/aquemini-explicit-lyrics","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}