André 3000 Talks His New Album and Life After Outkast | GQ
It’s been years since rap legend André 3000 released new music. Now, on his own creative terms, he’s unveiling his first solo project—and talking candidly about where he’s been, how he’s changed, and why he made a record (New Blue Sun) that nobody could have expected. Introducing GQ’s first ever video cover story, 34-minute immersive feature, reported by Zach Baron and directed by Noel Howard.
Read the full feature: https://www.gq.com/story/men-of-the-year-2023-andre-3000-profile
Director: Noel Howard
Director of Photography: Carter Ross
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Talent: Andre 3000; Zach Baron
Producer: Sam Dennis
Senior Producer: Annee Elliot
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi; Kevin Balash
Talent Booker: Dana Mathews; Ernesto Macias
Camera Operator: John Weselcouch
Assistant Camera: Caroline Vazquez; Raquel Wajner
Gaffer: Jon Corum
Grip: Matt Krueger; Dominik Czaczyk
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Masana Cornish; Brock Spitaels; Paul Draper; Robby Fiore; Micky Hohl
Andre Groomer: Iman Thomas
Zach Groomer: Vanessa Rene
Production Designer: Cedar Jocks
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Designer: Michael Houtz
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I love anything 3stacks does and love him and Big Boi👑Outkast 4ever💙💪🏾
Andre 3000 would have been a wonderful feat on this months cover of GQ…. super disappointing.
@Azanya Brownyeah
“ TODAY FEELS UNREAL “
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 -OY3AH! Thank you 3000 for letting us in
1.) 2024 is the best year for music ever.
What has the interviewer done to get this job or who has he done to get this gig! 😂
Andre 3000 is the epitome of “you don’t owe anyone nothing”, do what makes you happy to benefit your mental health. Be kind to all and Outkast forever.
How do you pronounce epitome?
Andre 3000 makes me sit back and listen and really appreciate music‼️🎶💞
@afterthesmokeEpi-tuh-mi
@Fourth Age CinematicsNope.
Uh PI tuh mee
different accent you can pronounce both ways @James Pohl
This really shows how crucial it is to stay authentic, rather than chasing what other people expect you to be.
World would have been deprived of some incredible art if he had taken what his homie said about hey ya! to heart. Probably happens every day
There is not enough words and excitement for me to express, how excited I am to hear Andre 3K’s new album. Andre 3000, has become one of my all time favorite music artists of all time. His creativity, genius and overall artistry is to be celebrated.
I hope Andre knows how much both the music and hip-hop community love and adore him for his impact. Thank you Andre, for the music and art you have given the world you will never be forgotten. For inspiring all the Outkast’s in the world to be different.
Great words.
I’d be more excited if there was at least SOME vocals or lyrics… as much as I love Andre I can’t excited for a 80 minute flute album. I wish him the best…he gave us classics
Andre is an example of living life on your terms and that finding your purpose is not a destination but a journey that takes you to different places. Very inspiring.
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What a privilege; to see an artist like Andre 3000 grow and change into a new realm of creativity.
Reminds me tons of childish gambino
I love how genuine and honest Andre is in this interview
3k/Outkast video when?
wassup spacial
@Big Soulja definitely wanna drop a nice long doc in 2024 about the rise of outlast 🔥
Wsg Spacial
@No_Snack wassup🤘🏾🤘🏾
I really appreciated the fact that he didn’t release any music all this time because he genuinely had nothing to talk about, it says how much he cares about his art. He is one of few musicians I really appreciate for their authenticity and talent. I’m really excited to listen to his new record.
Exactly!
Bro he still has nothin to talk about lol
I mean we eating all the crumbs hes giving out…
@bqhes been making features so i dont agree i feel like he genuinely just doesnt like rap or the idea of being famous again
how you figure he has nothing to talk about? He says stuff in those feature verses, most of the time.
I don’t care how many flute albums he does, Andre 3000 will always be in my top 5 MCs. He can do no wrong in my book !!
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im here for the flute album NEW BLUE SUN
The great Andre 3000! We’re all lucky to have been able to experience his art, in any form. It’s inspiring to hear him speak honestly about what the world expects of him and how he understands that yet still must remain true to himself. Thanks Dre for giving us more of your art.