I had always figured Andre 3000 to be responsible for the wacky portion of Outkast. This album blew that theory (and my mind) to pieces. It's ridiculous. It's completely off the wall. It's perfect. In fact, everything falls into place with such ease and style that I am forced to wonder if it was luck, or if Big Boi is a complete genius. I'm going to assume that it's a healthy dose of both.
With a songs like "Shutterbug" it's near impossible not to be in love with the album. Big Boi uses beat's and rhythms that are unlike anything you have ever heard.
The album also has a huge lineup of guests, featuring acts like T.I., Jamie Foxx, and Janelle Monae. It's not just straight music. A few places in between songs Big Boi does some detective work, busting a drug deal. Other songs start off - like "Be Still" (ft. Janelle Monae) - with some dialogue. Most of it, like the majority of the album, have sexual undertones.
In the end, you're left feeling upset that the album is over. You want more. But the beauty of it is, every time you listen to a track from "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty", it feels like the first time. I must say that this album's wittiness, originality, and sheer genius - land it in the number 1 spot for my favorite rap album of all time. Big Boi changes his flow in nearly every song, proving that he isn't just your every day rapper. /It's that nigga the B.I.G. B.O.I. O.U.T./
"Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty" released July 6th, 2010 via Def Jam.
-Ayar'd (October 8th, 2010)
