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Andre 3000 Reveals What He Almost Named His Album

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Andre 3000 stunned a lot of fans recently when he decided to come out with an album predominantly containing flutes. Overall, the artist has taken quite a liking to the instrument over the last few years. Consequently, it shouldn’t have been too surprising that it would lead to him making an album with the instrument. Of course, fans were hoping for a rap album, but that is not what they got. Instead, they received a dope instrumental project that was made for the vibe sesh.

In a new interview with Citizen Magazine, Andre 3000 got to talk about his new album. During this conversation, he explained his vision and how the album actually had a different name at first. Everything Is Too Loud was the original title. In the end, however, the artist felt like it didn’t suit his vision properly. Overall, he saw it as more of a negative title than a positive one.

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Andre 3000 On His Vision

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 28: Rapper Andre 3000 of Outkast performs onstage during the BET Experience at L.A. Live on June 28, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/FilmMagic)

“We’re the loudest that we’ve ever been,” André explained in the interview. “At one point, the album was called Everything Is Too Loud. But then I just felt like that’s a negative title. You know? I didn’t want to put negative energy out. So I was like, ‘What’s a positive way to say the same thing?’ So New Blue Sun is introducing a new kind of volume, you know? It’s looking past the complaint and trying to figure out, well, what can we do about it?”

This new album has gotten quite a bit of critical acclaim. Furthermore, it has created a debate on longevity in hip-hop and whether older artists still have things to talk about. Needless to say, the album is stirring up conversation. Let us know your thoughts on the album, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists.

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Doja Cat Confirms Title Of Her Fourth Studio Album

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Doja Cat kept fans on the edge of their seats for the release of her next album. Though the artist shared a few updates over the past few months, she hasn’t announced concrete plans for its release. However, she’s provided fans with some tidbits of information surrounding the direction she’ll be heading. Doja Cat described her next project as more “masculine.” She further explained that she pulled inspiration from genre-bending artists and groups like Death Grips and The Beastie Boys.

“If you wanted a teaser into what I’ve been thinking about, that’s what I’ve been on a lot. And just to make it clear, Beastie Boys is a huge inspiration to me,” Doja Cat explained. “Beastie Boys will hit you with hard, loud and crazy rap, but they’ll also hit you with real raw 90s punk, which I love, or smooth techno that feels sexy and sleek. And you’ll be like, ‘Where the f*ck did this come from?’” Even though she also suggested the next project would lean towards pop-punk, she’s apparently changed her tune.

Doja Cat Says She Has A Title For “DC4”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Doja Cat performs during the TIDAL's 5th Annual TIDAL X Benefit Concert TIDAL X Rock The Vote At Barclays Center - Show at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for TIDAL )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: Doja Cat performs during the TIDAL’s 5th Annual TIDAL X Benefit Concert TIDAL X Rock The Vote At Barclays Center – Show at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images for TIDAL )

Doja Cat hit Twitter with some brief updates on her next project including the title of her next opus. Without saying too much, she wrote, #Hellmouth on her Twitter page, which fans believe is the title of her next project. However, as fans inquired whether this one would have an alt-rock influence, she confirmed, “nope.” So, it looks like we’ll have to wait to find out exactly what she’s cooking up for DC4.

Beyond the supposed influence of 90s punk, Doja Cat hinted at a few other directions she might head in next. Though she expressed frustrations over the public’s doubts over her credentials as a rapper, she suggested she’ll heavily incorporate R&B elements will appear on the album. She also indicated that it would be inspired by rave culture. At this point, the element of surprise is working in Doja Cat’s favor. Check out her tweet above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. Do you think Doja Cat will come out with the Album of The Year?

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