New Blue Sun

André 3000 · 2023

87 min · 8 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A unique blend of ambient textures and introspective storytelling, transcending conventional hip-hop boundaries.

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New Blue Sun is an album by André 3000, released in 2023. A unique blend of ambient textures and introspective storytelling, transcending conventional hip-hop boundaries. 'New Blue Sun' has generated considerable buzz due to André's long absence from solo work, with critics noting its unconventional structure and introspective lyrics. The album's release was highly anticipated, positioning it as a cultural moment in contemporary hip-hop that challenges genre norms and inspires discourse on artistry and expression. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Blue Sun sound like?

A unique blend of ambient textures and introspective storytelling, transcending conventional hip-hop boundaries. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.

What makes New Blue Sun by André 3000 notable?

'New Blue Sun' has generated considerable buzz due to André's long absence from solo work, with critics noting its unconventional structure and introspective lyrics. The album's release was highly anticipated, positioning it as a cultural moment in contemporary hip-hop that challenges genre norms and inspires discourse on artistry and expression. André 3000 released 'New Blue Sun' as his first solo project since OutKast's final album in 2006, marking a significant return to music after years of exploration in acting and production. This album represents a departure from traditional rap, showcasing his artistic evolution and willingness to experiment with form and sound.

How many songs are on New Blue Sun?

New Blue Sun has 8 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·87:45

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a “Rap” Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time Standout 12:20
2 The Slang Word P(*)ssy Rolls Off the Tongue With Far Better Ease Than the Proper Word Vagina. Do You Agree? Standout 13:50
3 That Night in Hawaii When I Turned Into a Panther and Started Making These Low Register Purring Tones That I Couldn’t Control… Sh¥t Was Wild 10:29
4 Buypolodisorder’s Daughter Wears a 3000™ Button Down Embroidered 13:06

Disc 2

1 Ninety Three ’til Infinity and Beyoncé 3:49
2 Ghandi, Dalai Lama, Your Lord & Savior J.C. / Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy Standout 10:15
3 Ants to You, Gods to Who? 6:42
4 Dreams Once Buried Beneath the Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens 17:11