Andre 3000 Playing the Flute, “New Blue Sun” Cover Art Photo from Spotify
“In my mind, I really would like to make a rap album, So maybe that happens one day, but I got to find a way to say what I want to say in an interesting way that’s appealing to me at this age.”
(2023, November 17). André 3000 opens up about ‘New Blue Sun,’ his daring new solo album. NPR.Org
Album Drops
On Friday, November, 17, 2023, 48 year old, American Music Artist, André Lauren Benjamin, better known as André 3000, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and best known for his duo collaboration in the highly successful Southern hip-hop music group Outkast; dropped his “Debut solo instrumental album “New Blue Sun,” where he plays the flute the entire album.
Album Sparks Conversation
SOME FANS VALUE 3000’S NEW ALBUM WHILE OTHERS ARE DISAPPOINTED
Don’t NOBODY wanna listen to a flute from a Hip-Hop artist
Kerry Wilson, DJ of South Bend, Indiana
Kerry Wilson wrote, “Don’t NOBODY wanna listen to a flute from a Hip-Hop artist.
He and other hip-hop fans expressed disappointment in, according to NPR.Org, a 17 year awaited album.
“I was amped. And then felt slapped in the face. Utter trash from who I’d hold a top 5 rapper,” wrote Jeremy M. Payne, a rapper from South West Michigan when asked his thoughts on the new album. He also insinuated that 3000’s album was Demonic.
Wilson seeked rejuvenation in American Rapper, E40, from The Bay area, who is known for his fast, slick rhymes, and unique Ebonics slang (encyclopedia.com).
Photo From Social Media Post, Photo From Vanity Fair
What’s sad is that people won’t appreciate what he’s doing until he’s long gone
Marcus Price, aka Black Magic Tudda Dirt, Rapper of Elkhart, Indiana
Not Everyone Dislikes “New Blue Sun”Some Value It
“I definitely think with all the music that’s been going on in the world we need something like this,” Price said during conversation.
“I’ll listen to stuff like this all the time. And now that one of my favorite artists is making this type of music, it’s dope.”
Price also mentioned that he fell asleep while listening to the first twelve minutes of it.
Another Artist Chimed in With His Thoughts As Well
Photo from Social Media Post, Rahjean Mex Taylor, Music Artist from South Bend, Indiana
“New Blue Sun” is Great For Mental Health
“I’ve been interested in winds for a long time, so it was just a natural progression for me to go into flutes,” Andre said in this announcement with NPR. “I just like messing with instruments and I gravitated mostly toward wind.”
(2023, November 17). André 3000 opens up about ‘New Blue Sun,’ his daring new solo album. NPR.Org
It’s not a common thing that a rapper becomes interested in expressing themself through winds, but it can be beneficial for individuals struggling with mental health issues, have insomnia, or trouble focusing. Flute music can be good for studying and overall relaxation.
According to (meditativemind.org), Flute Music has the power to reduce the negative effects of anxiety, stress, and depression as it soothes the nerves.
Yes, playing the flute can be good for the brain. It can improve memory, attention, spatial reasoning skills, creativity, and overall brain function
dpflutes (n.d.). Is Flute Good For The Brain. DPflutes. Retrieved November 18, 2023, from dpflutesonline.com
3000 Tried To Prepare His Fans As He Opened Up In This Interview
“I don’t want to troll people,” “I don’t want people to think, ‘Oh, this Andre 3000 album is coming!’ And you play it and like, ‘Oh man, no verses.'” “So even actually on the packaging, you’ll see it says, ‘Warning: no bars.'”
(2023, November 17). André 3000 opens up about ‘New Blue Sun,’ his daring new solo album. NPR.Org
Hip-Hop and the City of Chicago take a major LOSS today as “God Von” is killed early Friday morning in Atlanta, Georgia.
Hip-Hop takes a major loss!
Writer: Joselyn Ellington
Nov. 6, 2020
Dayvon “King Von” Bennet, 26
Three people, including Chicago rapper “King Von,” 26, who’s government name is Dayvon Bennet, were pronounced dead after an early morning shooting took place around 3:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, outside of Monaco Hookah Lounge, in Atlanta, Georgia.
According to Chicago Sun Times two groups were arguing outside of the Lounge, at 255 W. Trinity Ave. SW when gunfire was exchanged.
Two off duty officers, in police uniform who were allegedly working the scene as a side job, as well as a nearby patrol officer, noticed the confrontation and opened fire at the groups, according to Sun Times.
Police are currently investigating these homicides. It is unclear if the fire that killed the three, including King Von, came from police officers guns, or from the prior confrontation. At this time the other two gunshot victims names have not yet been released.
The rising artist who is also referred to as “God Von” was known and highly respected for his storytelling gifts with hit song “Crazy Story,” coining the lyrics “bitch we not from 63rd,” currently at 12 million views on YouTube.
It is a sad day in Hip-Hop as well as the city of Chicago.
Chance the Rapper shared his thoughts in a tweet:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow. This year was so tough. rip von God bless him and his family I can’t believe it</p>— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) <a href="https://twitter.com/chancetherapper/status/1324763083726901256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2020</a></blockquote> https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
“rip von God bless him and his family I can’t believe it” Chance the Rapper
17 years ago today in Hip Hop news Lisa “Lefteye” Lopez lost her physical life in a car accident. “Dreams are hopeless aspirations in hopes of coming true Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you.” -Lefteye. Rest in Peace. May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002
Skyje Speaks 