Well...we all know who Andre' Lauren Benjamin is...we all know what the man is capable of...whether witty punchlines or distinctive metaphors that make you press rewind until you actually catch the message..3000 just delivers every single time. We could debate all day as to WHY Andre' 3000 IS the best rapper alive. We could debate all day as to WHY Outkast with a K is the most influential and diverse group in all of hip-hop. But that's not what we are here for. Below I will give 5 Andre Benjamin verses. ENJOY! Comments are necessary! That's the point of blogging.
1. "Gangsta Shit" - from the album Stankonia
"Outkast wit a K. Yeah them niggas is hard. Harder than a nigga tryin to impress GOD. We'll pull your whole deck. Fuck pullin' a card.."
Andre' 3000 came off incredibly aggressive on track 20 from the Stankonia album, while poking fun at "wannna-be gangsters." It is now understood why 3000 rapped last on this song...it's because he literally smoked everyone on this beat. Listen below starting at the 3:35 mark.
2. "Return Of The G" - from the album Aquemini
Let's talk about time travelin', mind javelin..somethin mind unravelin'. GET DOWN
3 Stacks was feeling the fire on this song. It's evident he was frustrated with certain questions regarding his sexuality, career and what he was trying to accomplish. So in 1998, he answered and shut up every critic who had anything negative to say. Not to mention, "Return Of The G" was a great way to start off the classic album Aquemini.
3. "What A Job" from Devin The Dude's Waiting To Inhale album
I know you're sayin' "they won't know. They won't miss it. Besides, I ain't a thief. They won't pay me a visit."
3000 once again showcased his versatility by stealing the show on Devin's "What A Job." This track also featured Snoop Dogg but he could have been left off (in my opinion). Dre' tells a story of how the rap game is his job. Hence the title. Dre's verse starts around the 3:10 mark.
4. "Ain't No Thang" from the album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
A yo! This Andre'. Can yo' punk ass come out to play???
This is off the debut 1994 album when Andre actually rapped about keeping a pistol. My oh my, how far we've come....
5. "Synthesizer" from the classic Aquemini
Synthesizer..microwave me..give me a drug so I can make seven babies...
This has to be one of my favorite Outkast songs. Period. Point blank. The verse in debate begins around the 2:05 mark. Andre 3000 had to have been visualizing today's generation of women....
*These verses in question may not be the absolute best, but are very thought-provoking coming from the artist in question. Feedback is necessary!*
