Big Boi: Video From Tonight's Live Show In Paris

Outkast and Paris, this is definitely a combination that goes good together and Big Boi took full advantage of the French fandom at tonights' show (Friday, November 5th) at Elysée Montmartre performing tracks off his first solo album Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.

(video courtesy of Adrien Picard)

Artist Manager Michael 'Blue' Williams Interview

PMP Worldwide conducts a very open and candid interview with Family Tree artist manager Michael ‘Blue’ Williams who over the years has guided the careers of Monica, Donell Jones, Case, the mighty Outkast and is currently managing Big Sean. Mr. Williams discusses a wide variety of topics in this interview including, 360 deals, what it takes to be a good manager vs. being a dumb manager, Twiiter’s role in promoting an artist, quality control and more. Whether you’re a up and coming artist or a music business impresario, I highly recommend everyone read this interview.

read the full interview HERE

Big Boi Brings Out Yelawolf And More Live At Brooklyn Bowl Concert Review

At Yesterday's Big Boi show at Brooklyn Bowl.

via NYC's Village Voice

So Big Boi, as someone in his management circle is explaining before tonight's festivities begin, went to see Prince once, and was dismayed to learn that Prince refused to play anything from Purple Rain. "Why am I here then?" the distraught rapper reportedly exclaimed. It would seem he vowed that night never to deprive his own fans in such a brazen, past-denying manner, because once tonight's festivities do begin, he throws every Outkast song he can think of at us, immediately.



Seriously. Sample instructions to his DJ: "There's so many motherf*ckin' songs, I don't give a f*ck. Just play some sh*t." And so once he hits the stage, it's a full 15 minutes before the vast majority of the 21st century even exists: As a mere warm-up we're inundated with "ATLiens," "Skew It on the Bar-B," "Rosa Parks," "So Fresh, So Clean," and a particularly triumphant "Ms. Jackson," all delivered with maximum enthusiasm and precision, every song synced up exactly with its video and broadcast on the big-screen TVs over the bowling lanes -- like, even the owl in the "Ms. Jackson" video goes "HOOO" in perfect time. The most efficient greatest-hits delivery system imaginable, every golden moment recreated down to the syllable.



That initial burst of nostalgia deployed, then and only then do we acknowledge that Big Boi has, you know, a solo career. The Sir Luscious Left Foot fares nearly as well -- "General Patton" graced with concussive bass, the labyrinthine boasts of "Daddy Fat Sax" twisted into double-time, the climactic "You Ain't No DJ" triggering the night's only guest star, the indefatigable Yelawolf, who slinks around menacingly and shouts "OUTKAAAST! FOR LIIIIFE! BIG BOOOOI! FOR LIIIIIFE!" as though he's a screamo frontman, not a rapper. (Still love that guy.) Otherwise, save his DJ and his hypeman, Big's only cohort onstage is his nine-year-old son, Cross, who bounds out periodically to offer interpretive dances to "B.O.B." and "The Way You Move."



All in all a thoroughly delightful 50 minutes, punctuated by a brief speech assuring us that right after Andre 3000 does his own solo album, a reunited Outkast will jump right back in the studio. We know better than to sit around waiting for that to happen, of course, but as we're blasted with the near-pornographic slither of 1994's "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," it's abundantly clear Big Boi will neither forsake his own Purple Rain moments nor tire of recreating them. There are few people out there better at giving you exactly what you want, exactly how you remember it.

(video courtesy of Bigger Than Hip Hop)

Big Boi Thrills Geek Crowd At Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Party Comic-Con San Diego

via Variety

It might be all business and good clean geek fun during the day, but it’s all about the parties at night. At the Marvel vs. Capcom party at the Hard Rock Hotel, Big Boi played for the nerd herd a selection of songs from his new album "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty," as well as a few tunes from OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below."

His appearance at Comic-Con proved once again that the annual convention is moving away from its geeky roots to take its place firmly as a modern pop culture event.

Photo links:
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(video courtesy of Josh Keaton)

Big Boi 'Sir Luscious Left Foot' Georgia In-Store Signing With Greg Street

Big Boi 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty' in-store signing took place at Best Buy in Lithonia, GA Thursday, July 8th.

Photo link:
PR Photo

Big Boi Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam in-stores now.

Big Boi 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: Son Of Chico Dusty' Full Album Streaming Now

Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam arrives July 6.

Listen to the full album stream on Big Boi's MySpace before it comes out:
Big Boi's MySpace

01. Feel Me (Intro)
02. Daddy Fat Sax
03. Turns Me On ft. Joi & Sleepy Brown
04. Follow Us ft. Vonnegutt
05. Shutterbugg ft. Cutty
06. General Patton
07. Tangerine ft. Khujo Goodie & T.I.
08. You Ain’t No DJ ft. Yelawolf
09. Hustle Blood ft. Jamie Foxx
10. Be Still ft. Janelle Monáe
11. For Yo Sorrows ft. Sam Chris, Too $hort & George Clinton
12. Night Night ft. B.o.B & Joi
13. Shine Blocks ft. Gucci Mane
14. The Train, Part II (Sir Luscious Left Foot Saves The Day) ft. Sam Chris
15. Back Up Plan

Big Boi ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty’ Tracklist Posted Online

Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam arrives July 6.

01. Feel Me (Intro)
02. Daddy Fat Sax
03. Turns Me On ft. Joi & Sleepy Brown
04. Follow Us ft. Vonnegutt
05. Shutterbugg ft. Cutty
06. General Patton
07. Tangerine ft. Khujo Goodie & T.I.
08. You Ain’t No DJ ft. Yelawolf
09. Hustle Blood ft. Jamie Foxx
10. Be Still ft. Janelle Monáe
11. For Yo Sorrows ft. Sam Chris, Too $hort & George Clinton
12. Night Night ft. B.o.B & Joi
13. Shine Blocks ft. Gucci Mane
14. The Train, Part II (Sir Luscious Left Foot Saves The Day) ft. Sam Chris
15. Back Up Plan

(as seen on Rap-Up)

Big Boi Performs 'Shutterbug' At Microsoft Kin Concert In Atlanta

This all went down last night (Thursday, May 27) at the Shriner's Temple in Atlanta, part of a promotion Microsoft did for their new Kin 'social networking' smart phone. Yelawolf and Jay Electronica were also on the bill as support.

Read CNN's report about this show:
CNN - Big Boi Kin Phone Concert

Read Paste's review of the show:
Paste Magazine - Big Boi Kin Phone Concert

More photos here:
Creative Loafing
Getty images

(video couresy of Straight From the A)

Big Boi At The 'Sir Lucious Leftfoot' Paris, France Press Conference

Big Boi Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam arrives July 6.

Big Boi: Tonight's 'Sir Luscious Left Foot' Listening Session NYC

L.A. Reid & Big Boi previews some new cuts off the Island/Def Jam album 'Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.'

Janelle Monae - 'Tightrope' Ft. Big Boi (video)

Janelle Monae The ArchAndroid on Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy/Atlantic Records arrives May 18.

Big Boi Talks New Def Jam Deal And 'Sir Luscious Left Foot, Son Of Chico Dusty'

Big Boi Sir Luscious Left Foot, Son Of Chico Dusty on Island/Def Jam coming soon!

via Hip Hop DX

With OutKast's Big Boi finally inking a deal with Def Jam last week to release his Sir Luscious Left Foot solo album, the rapper sat down with Gyant Unplugged to discuss his past and present label situations, as well as future endeavors.

"It was a lot of behind the scenes, label politics, basically." said Big Boi in the video interview. "A lot of people don't know, we started at LaFace Records with LA Reid, a very creative mind. He definitely gave us an avenue to make the music we wanted to make."

Big Boi went on to explain LaFace's acquisition by another company with whom he didn't have a personal relationship. However, Jive finally allowed Big Boi to make a move to Def Jam. "Just recently, as of maybe three weeks ago, they gave me the opportunity to take the album elsewhere. I called my big brother LA Reid, he said, 'Meet me in Miami.' The next day, we flew to Miami, played him the music, he said, 'Let's do it,' [and the] deal
is done."

Describing himself "Happy as hell," Big Boi allayed any ideas that he may be concerned with Def Jam's perceived lack of present-day marquee artists. "I'm not even concerned with nothing but me. People might say [Def Jam] doesn't have any hot artists, but he got the number one record with Ludacris' last week...My album is a musical nuclear bomb, and we finna drop it."

(video courtesy of Gyant Unplugged)

Big Boi - 'Fo Yo Sorrows' Ft. Too Short & George Clinton (video)

Big Boi - Sir Luscious Left Foot…Son Of Chico Dusty on Jive/Zomba/LaFace coming soon!

Janelle Monae 'The ArchAndroid' Arrives May 18; First Single "Tightrope" (ft. Big Boi)

via the press release

NEW YORK, NY--(February 11, 2010) - Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has announced the release of her eagerly awaited debut album. "The ArchAndroid" will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 18th.

The album will be heralded by the first single, "Tightrope (ft. Big Boi)." The track will premiere on Thursday, February 11th on Pitchfork.com, with a companion song from "The ArchAndroid," entitled "Cold War," debuting the following day via Monáe's official website, janellemonae.com. Both songs will be available for purchase exclusively at the site beginning February 12th, and then at all DSPs on February 23rd. In addition, a music video for "Tightrope" is currently in pre-production.

"The ArchAndroid" is an "EMOTION PICTURE" brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded featured cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.

The album was recorded at Wondaland Studios in Atlanta, but written all over the world, including but not limited to Moscow, Prague, Istanbul, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York, and the Palace of the Dogs. "The ArchAndroid" was inspired not only by the energy of these places, but by such revolutionary musicians and artistic visionaries as Salvador Dalí, Walt Disney, OutKast, Stevie Wonder, Octavia Butler, David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and John Williams. The album was Executive Produced by Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning, Janelle Monáe, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, with Co-Executive Production from Big Boi of OutKast.

A ground-breaking, genre-blurring singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Monáe's inventive style melds a refined pop sensibility with an extraordinary postmodern mash-up of soul, funk, and rock 'n' roll. Like Sly Stone, Prince, and OutKast, Monáe proves that innovative music can jam, while simultaneously inventing new concepts and sounds. "The ArchAndroid" follows the Grammy Award-nominated artist's two acclaimed EPs, 2008's "METROPOLIS: THE CHASE SUITE (SPECIAL EDITION)" and "METROPOLIS: SUITE I OF IV," both of which received extensive critical praise upon their initial releases.

Monáe is slated for a variety of live dates and TV appearances surrounding the release of "The ArchAndroid." A charismatic and unique live performer who has previously toured with No Doubt, Paramore, Erykah Badu, and Raphael Saadiq, she will also be doing a series of exclusive residencies in a number of cities across North America -- full details will be announced shortly via janellemonae.com.

What's more, Monáe is set to join this summer's much anticipated 2010 Lilith Tour, joining a star-studded array of female artists including Sarah MacLachlan, Norah Jones, Mary J. Blige, Loretta Lynn, Tegan & Sara, Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat, and many others. Full tour details will be unveiled shortly.

Janelle Monáe is a true 21st Century musical phenomenon, earning widespread acclamation for her compelling cybersoul sound. The Atlanta-based artist -- who first garnered national attention for her collaborations with Big Boi on OutKast's "IDLEWILD" -- has been profiled in a wide range of national publications, including Vogue, GQ, SPIN, Nylon, PAPER, Essence, and the New York Times.

"A very different kind of diva," declared Vogue. "Monáe creates this futuristic world of hers by synthesizing past inspirations: the operatic pop and hornlike sharpness of Shirley Bassey, the energetic funk of James Brown, and the breezy rock and soul of OutKast," said Creative Loafing. "'It's been awhile since I felt so fully enraptured and bemused and awed as I did when she was on stage," proclaimed Paste, while Vibe noted, "Monáe's upcoming album is poised to bring an eclectic, urbane feel to today's R&B." "Janelle Monáe is honing her completely individual skills as a very exciting solo artist," said the UK's Blag, "not only in sound but very much in style."

Monáe has also drawn accolades from fellow artists across the musical spectrum. "What I love about Janelle is that she has a magical ability to bring folks together," says Big Boi, while his partner in OutKast, Andre "3000" Benjamin declares, "Ms. Monáe has one of the most enchanting voices of our generation. She's a living, singing babydoll. Darling... just darling. Ha."

Legendary artist Prince hails Janelle, saying, "She is so smart." "Janelle Monáe is one of the most important signings of my career," proclaims Sean "Diddy" Combs. "She is a true visionary, with an original sound and a mesmerizing presence. I can't wait to watch the future unfold for Janelle."

Big Boi Performance In Detroit

Goodie Mob Reunion Show In Atlanta With Photos And Videos Posted

Photos:
Flickr - Goodie Mob Reunion Show









(photos courtesy of Dominic Brady)

(video courtesy of SmokeyTunes and deadlie13)

Heineken Red Star Soul Concert In Atlanta With Big Boi From Outkast And Mickey Factz Video, Photos Posted

Heineken Red Star Soul concert took place at the Velvet Room in Atlanta Thursday, August 20 with Big Boi, Micky Factz and comedian Kevin Hart.

Fan shot video below.











Check out the photos here:
Ozone Magazine

(video courtesy of thatsstillfunny & trillpromo)