André 3000 Announces Debut Solo Album 'New Blue Sun', A Flute-Centric Instrumental Work

Departing from his Rap Roots, André 3000 Embraces Wind Instruments in New Album, Hinting at a Possible Future Rap Project

André 3000, best known as one-half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo Outkast, has announced his debut solo album, 'New Blue Sun', set to release on Friday.
The album is entirely instrumental, featuring a variety of wind instruments, primarily the flute, marking a significant departure from André's previous rap-focused work.
André has stated that he would like to make a rap album in the future, but this current project represents his current creative interests and direction.
The album was co-produced by André 3000 and Carlos Niño, featuring contributions from Nate Mercereau on guitar and Surya Botofasina on keyboards and synthesizers.
The album's track titles are playful and sometimes provocative, reflecting André's desire to bridge the gap between hip-hop and New Age music.