André 3000 is contemplating a return to rap, with inspiration from Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
- The legendary artist believes being around active rappers could spark his creativity.
- Despite his new love for the flute, André feels the pull of a ‘fire-ass’ rap album challenge.
- In recent chats, André expressed how Kendrick’s and Drake’s constant creativity is inspiring.
- Collaborations with Kendrick and Drake remain a tantalizing possibility for fans and André alike.
André 3000 is toying with the idea of breaking his solo silence and diving back into the world of rap, thanks to the motivating vibes from today’s rap titans—Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
The OutKast icon recently shared in an interview with Rolling Stone that the energy of rappers like Kendrick and Drake could be the key to crafting a full-length rap project. ‘I think what would help me make a rap album is being around rappers,’ he said.
Why the sudden urge? Well, André admits that hanging out with Kendrick and listening to beats is a wholly different experience. He even mentioned a similar interaction with Drake. ‘They do four, five songs a day, and I’m like, “What?”’, André marveled.
It’s not just the beats and rhymes that are infectious—it’s their work ethic and passion that André finds inspiring. He confessed, ‘I was so inspired because of their output.’ It seems the idea of just ‘hanging around’ these rap juggernauts is a tempting step towards a new album.
Although André hasn’t explicitly voiced his thoughts to Kendrick and Drake, he’s eager to dive into the creative energies they emit. After all, it was Drake’s album ‘Take Care’ where André made a notable appearance.
André’s current artistic focus has shifted to the flute, which feeds his spirit, but he admits the challenge of creating a ‘fire-ass’ rap album at 48 is an enticing thought. He reflects on how his journey has always been about evolving with the ride, so why not now?
Fans remember how André’s recent venture was the ambient instrumental ‘New Blue Sun,’ which captured his love for organic, lyrical-less music. However, the possibility of merging his new passion with rap intrigues both him and listeners.
André’s candid talk about feeling ‘a little sad’ over past beef between Kendrick and Drake reveals his hope for a more collaborative future in the rap scene. The prospect of Kendrick and Drake working together as inspirations is a hopeful note in André’s potential return to rap.
André 3000 is taking inspiration from Kendrick Lamar and Drake, contemplating a leap back into rap with their energetic influence.
