Big news! Outkast has announced their reunion
in a big way, looking to hit 40 festivals worldwide
for their 20th anniversary. The full press release
is below:
OUTKAST TO RETURN TO THE STAGE
GRAMMY-WINNING DUO PLANS FESTIVAL RUN TO
CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR UNIQUE
AND INFLUENTIAL SOUND
(For Immediate Release – January 13, 2014) – Ingenious
and iconic recording artists and performers, Antwan “Big Boi”
Patton and André “3000″ Benjamin today announced via
Outkast’s newly launched social media platforms (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram) and www.Oukast.com that their return
to the stage for their 20th anniversary will include festival
dates around the world. After headlining Coachella this April,
the influential group will be the marquee act at over 40
festivals around the world throughout the Spring/Summer of
2014 (dates to be announced). “It’s truly an honor to celebrate
20 years and still be free to do music the way we choose,”
said Big Boi. “Don’t just think outside the box, know that
there is no box. I’m looking forward to rocking the stage
with my Bro Ski and to all the fans – stank you smelly
much, this is for y’all!”
“And imagine, all we wanted to do was rap,” said Andre
3000. “I am thankful to have been a part of a group that
allowed me to explore anything that came to mind and
have fun doing it. Returning to the stage together is the
most exciting way for us to thank everyone for their 20
years of supporting Outkast.” It is impossible to quantify
the creative impact and influence of Grammy-Award
winning rap duo, Outkast, or the work of its members,
André “3000″ Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton.
Together and individually, these Atlanta natives have
set the bar for originality, blasting genre boundaries and
combining mediums since their debut album
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was released in 1994.
In January 2014, to celebrate Outkast’s 20th anniversary,
the duo confirmed plans for a headlining festival run that
will begin Friday, April 11 at the Coachella Valley Music and
Arts Festival, then continue with dates throughout the
spring and summer.