André 3000 made waves with the release of his instrumental album ‘New Blue Sun’ in November. Despite criticism from LL Cool J, who called for him to return to rapping, André remains committed to exploring new creative endeavors.
In a recent interview on The Shop video series, André explained, ‘If it’s in you, you should rap until you die. But what it takes for me to do it, I’m always looking for the next.’ He emphasized the importance of staying fresh and innovative in his artistry.
The album features eight tracks, including the 12-minute opener ‘I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a Rap Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time.’ André expressed that while there is a misconception among fans that a solo rap album may never happen, he hasn’t ruled it out entirely.
Despite the criticism, André stands by his passion for woodwinds and his decision to explore new musical territory. Fans can expect to see more boundary-pushing projects from the hip hop legend in the future.