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André 3000, of OutKast fame, will perform in Chicago for his flute-heavy album "New Blue Sun" on Feb. 12 at Thalia Hall, Feb. 13 at the Salt Shed, and Feb. 15 at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The performances will feature collaborators and mark his first solo tour. The album, released after nearly 20 years, is a 90-minute instrumental record without his vocals, showcasing a new creative direction for the acclaimed rapper.
Leslie Jones expresses frustration on The Daily Show after learning that André 3000's debut solo project, New Blue Sun, is an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds, with no rapping. While some musicians and producers have embraced the project, Outkast fans have been disappointed, longing to hear Three Stacks' voice. André 3000 addresses the backlash and explains that he doesn't feel authentic rapping at his age. Reactions to the album have been mixed, with some supporting his artistic exploration and others expressing disappointment.
Courtney Barnett has announced her new instrumental album, "End of the Day (Music From the Film Anonymous Club)," set to be released on September 8. The album features music she composed for the documentary "Anonymous Club." Alongside the album announcement, Barnett also revealed a North American tour starting on October 11. This album will be the final release on Barnett's label, Milk! Records, as she plans to close it.