Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin In Conversation

Dec 17, 2019

46:44

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Andre 3000 opens up to Rick Rubin, discussing his early days in OutKast, finding his voice, mental health challenges, struggles with writing new material, and his preference for performing at flea markets over sold-out arenas.

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Andre 3000 drew inspiration from artists outside of the norm to develop his unique fashion sense.

Success can negatively impact creativity, and finding a comfortable space away from external expectations is crucial for artistic exploration.

Andre 3000's journey of self-discovery and acceptance highlights the significance of balancing self-judgment with maintaining an open mind.

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Influences and the Evolution of Style

Andre 3000 discusses the various influences that shaped his unique fashion sense, including artists like George Clinton, Sly and the Family Stone, Prince, and even Grandmaster Flash. He explains how he wanted to look like he was from another planet and draw inspiration from acts that were doing something outside of the norm. His style evolved from stage costumes to his everyday look, and he embraced the idea of living out his artistic persona in his daily life.

Introduction

4min

The Touchstone Influences

18min

Breaking Free and Creating Music to Be Proud Of

3min

The Emotional Struggles of Being an Artist

13min

Personal Experiences, Large-Scale Tragedies, and Performing

5min

Exploring Influences Beyond Hip Hop

14min

Exploring Influences and Outer Space Vibes in Music

3min

Andre 3000 opens up to Rick Rubin in one of his most candid interviews ever. He talks about the early days of OutKast, how he first found his voice, how his mental health diagnosis has been both a blessing a curse, why it’s so hard for him to write new material, and why he would rather perform at flea markets these days than sold-out arenas.

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