{"product_id":"aquemini","title":"Aquemini","description":"Amazon.com\n\nIt takes a few listens to sink in, but on Aquemini, Outkast have pulled off a rare feat in hip-hop: they've made a good record that's a masterpiece of subtlety. What's more, it's their third record, and they've yet to fall into a rut--and that alone puts them in line for an award. The Organized Noize production crew is sublime, working with live musicians and crafting hook-filled soundscapes that complement Big Boi and Andre Benjamin's melodic patter. (See \"Rosa Parks,\" \"Chonkyfire,\" and the epic \"Liberation,\" which features Erykah Badu, Cee Lo, and Big Rube--and clocks in at just under nine minutes.) Classy and intelligent, Outkast haven't sacrificed anything in their quest to make challenging, innovative hip-hop that forgoes idle boasting for the duo's message. A sample, from the title track: \"Now, question: Is every nigga wit dreads for the cause? \/ Is every nigga wit golds for the fall? Naw \/ So don't get caught in appearance.\" --Randy Silver\n\nProduct Description\n\n.\n\nReview\n\nAquemini is a brilliant record.... It possesses an uncanny blend of sonic beauty, poignant lyricism and spirituality that compels without commanding. The record offers a rich blend of potent beats--tight snares, booming kicks and cool rimshots--and a diverse tapestry of various musical textures.... -- The Source\n\nAquemini, OutKast's third brilliant slice of hip-hop, continues its stellar recording history. Never ones to get bogged down with a single delivery style, Dre and Big Boi masterfully practice relaxed, hyper, distorted, speedy and conversational presentations. Musically, the collection supplies some of the lushest tracks ever included on a hip-hop record. -- The Los Angeles Times\n\n[Outkast] rip the rap envelope by trading samples for distinctive instruments like Kalimba and harmonica.... -- Entertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B00000BKI1\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B00000BKI1.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Outkast\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41919768166458,"sku":"DBV.B00000BKI1.G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B00000BKI1-0.jpg?v=1794455888","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/aquemini","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}