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Southern Hip hop pioneers Outkast were just getting their footing on their second album, "ATLiens". On this album you can hear the hip hop group's growth, stemming from the fact that they came up with some of the beats for some of the songs themselves, instead of using Organized Noize."Elevators", produced under Outkast's Earthtone III moniker and the first single off this set, show that they can do as good a job as O.N. can, in addition to the innovative beats, their growth as poets is much more evident. Having lived in Atlanta for 14 years, I can clearly recall this album as being one of the most anticipated and sought after albums to drop that year...1996. After releasing their successful debut "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzic" the year before, the fever pitch for this one was extremely high. Overall,to the satisfaction of those who bought it when it was first released, the album became a true classic, bar none; it is also a concept album which is rare in hip hop. "Wheels of Steel" is another great song that captures the essence of hip hop with real southern flavor. If you don't have this album in your collection you should. A+++++Read full review
I first heard this album when I was 19 years old, now eleven years later, I still think it is the best album Outkast has ever made. I am not a big fan of "modern" hip hop. I like the "old skool" sound I grew up with and was first introduced to in the 1980's. The beats are hot, and the whole album flows together. Sound great in the car, or on a house system. Certainly, it is an album that can transcend thru the years, and adds classic flavor to an old skool collection. Highly recommended, loved this album for years. Some of the best memories I have as a teenager are brought back when I hear these songs. I am one for more "old skool" type songs. Lets talk about what "real" rap was created about- not the "bling bling" of this new generation of rap. I want to hear thought provoking lyrics, not about a guy who makes too much money rapping about nothing! Let me hear about hard times and hustles, making it check to check, etc. Let's hear it for "old skool" dirty South rhymes!Read full review
This is a top 10 all time hip hop album to me personally, not a track on there that is bad and I skip over. I would recommend anyone getting into the genre who has not heard this yet to buy it and listen, you will be blown away.
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Very good album, love the ATL sound 5/5 stars
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2 dope boyz in a cadillac.
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