That’s one reason we limited our scope to English language hip-hop.
But the history of rap LPs is so rich and varied, we were forced to make some painful choices - there are so many iconic artists with deep catalogs, so many constantly evolving sounds and regional scenes. It was ranked at number 500 in the book version of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.Two hundred seems like an almost luxuriantly expansive number when you’re making an albums list, and in any other genre, maybe it would be. The record also received rave reviews from music critics, who praised the album’s musicality and unique lyrical themes. Four of the album’s tracks had already or would later become singles, although some were limited (promotional) releases and not available commercially. Aquemini peaked at number two on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip Hop charts. The album was certified platinum in November 1998, only two months after its release, and was certified double platinum on Jby the Recording Industry Association of America. Lyrically, Aquemini explores various themes including human nature, addiction, and interpersonal relationships. The band employed a large number of musicians for the album, who frequently entered and exited the studio throughout the recording process and had a major influence on the writing development of the album’s songs. The commercial success of ATLiens allowed for more creative freedom for the group, which led to the members self-producing the majority of the tracks.
Released as the follow-up to the duo’s 1996 album ATLiens, Aquemini expands on the previous record’s outer space-inspired compositions by incorporating live instrumentation. The group recorded the majority of the album in Bobby Brown’s Bosstown Recording Studios and Doppler Studios, both in Atlanta, Georgia. The title is a portmanteau of the two performers’ Zodiac signs: Aquarius ( Big Boi) and Gemini ( André 3000), which is indicative of the album’s recurring theme of the differing personalities of the two members. Release date: September 29, 1998.Īquemini is the third studio album by American Hip Hop duo OutKast, released on Septemthrough LaFace Records.
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