Outkast

The J Files Podcast

When Outkast burst onto the scene in the early 90s they quickly shook up the notion of what hip hop could be.

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia the duo put Southern rap on the map and showed the world that the South had something to say.

Across two decades Outkast released groundbreaking albums like 1998's Aquemini, 2000's Stankonia, and 2003's epic Speakerboxxx/The Love Below - with hits like 'Hey Ya', 'Roses', 'The Way You Move' and 'Ms Jackson' getting everyone up on the dancefloor.

The duo always kept fans guessing their next move - incorporating instruments not normally heard in hip hop, fusing funk with drum 'n' bass, featuring up-and-coming MCs and never being afraid to get weird.

Outkast remain one of the most influential hip hop groups of all time. Caz Tran is diving deep into their catalogue with help from Tasman Keith, Beck, Sa-Roc, Mark Ronson and more.