Outkast is one of the nicest and most original hip-hop acts of the moment. With the single Ms. Jackson and a convincing performance at Pinkpop 2001, the extrovert duo Dre and Big Boi had a definitive breakthrough in the Netherlands. Unlike most rap acts, the group has a particularly catchy stage act, where the group members dress in the most unusual clothing. In the texts Outkast distinguishes itself
… by a combination of humor, intelligence and surprising subject choices. Thus, Ms. Jackson addressed to the mother of an abandoned girlfriend. Musically Outkast combines George Clinton's p-funk with the soul of Curtis Mayfield and hip-hop with rock and even drum & bass (BOB) to create a refreshingly contemporary sound. A relief is the total absence of the verbal aggression so common in hip-hop. This CD gives an excellent overview of their career from 1994 to 2001. (MS)more