Life After Fame
After Outkast, I found peace in instrumental music. It's my form of meditation
André 3000
American rapper, singer and musical instrumentalist, member of Outkast, known for his innovative approach to hip-hop and musical experimentation.
All moments: André 3000
- The Humility of the Great — André 3000
I just play the flute in the park. I don't need a stage or an audience. The music is enough
- Spontaneous Music — André 3000
The best music comes spontaneously. When you're not trying, it just appears
- An Evening of Reflection — André 3000
I never thought of myself as a great rapper. I was just trying to make good music
- The Call of Rap — André 3000
Rap is my language. But now I speak many languages through my instruments
- Influences and Inspirations — André 3000
Jimi Hendrix showed me that there are no boundaries in music. You can do anything
- The Final Chapter of Outkast — André 3000
Outkast was the best part of my life. It shaped who I am
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
- Spontaneous Music — André 3000
The best music comes spontaneously. When you're not trying, it just appears
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.