Studio Album · No. 3
Aquemini Songwriting Credits by OutKast
LaFace Records / Arista Records
Southern Hip HopAlternative Hip HopG-Funk
88%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether OutKast carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by OutKast
2 tracksoutside writers
OutKast's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist88%
Composer88%
Producer56%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
17
Lyricists
6
Producers
1998
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (for 'Rosa Parks') (1999, Nominated)
Data Insight
Aquemini is widely seen as OutKast's artistic breakthrough, with André 3000 and Big Boi writing all of their own verses and producing most of the album themselves as Earthtone III (with Mr. DJ), while Organized Noize contributed to several tracks. The album fused funk, soul, and live instrumentation with adventurous songwriting on tracks like 'Da Art of Storytellin'.' The lead single 'Rosa Parks' drew a lawsuit from civil rights icon Rosa Parks over the use of her name, a case that was eventually settled in 2005. Guests include Raekwon on 'Skew It on the Bar-B,' along with George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Cee-Lo, and Goodie Mob members.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hold On, Be Strong
|
Donny Mathis | Donny Mathis | Donny MathisOutKast | Donny Mathis (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Return of the 'G'
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonPatrick BrownRay MurrayRico WadeGiorgio Moroder | Organized Noize | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 3 |
Rosa Parks
#55
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André Patton | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 4 |
Skew It on the Bar-B
#19
|
André 3000Big BoiRaekwon | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonCorey WoodsPatrick BrownRay MurrayRico WadeMorton Stevens | Organized Noize | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)Raekwon (Rap) |
| 5 |
Aquemini
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André Patton | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 6 |
Synthesizer
|
André 3000Big BoiGeorge Clinton | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonGeorge Edward Clinton | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)George Clinton (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Slump
|
Big BoiBackboneCool Breeze | Antwan André PattonJamahr WilliamsFrederick Bell | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)Backbone (Rap)Cool Breeze (Rap) |
| 8 |
West Savannah
|
Big Boi | Antwan André PattonPatrick BrownRay MurrayRico Wade | Organized Noize | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 9 |
Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 1)
#19
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonDavid Sheats | Mr. DJ | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 10 |
Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt. 2)
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonDavid Sheats | Mr. DJ | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 11 |
Mamacita
|
André 3000Big BoiMasadaWitchdoctor | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonPatrick BrownRay MurrayRico WadeMasada HogansErin Johnson | Organized Noize | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)Masada (Vocals)Witchdoctor (Rap) |
| 12 |
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
|
André 3000Big BoiSleepy Brown | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonPatrick Brown | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)Sleepy Brown (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Y'all Scared
|
André 3000Big BoiT-MoBig GippKhujo | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonDavid SheatsRobert BarnettWillie Knighton Jr.Cameron Gipp | Mr. DJ | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)T-Mo (Rap)Big Gipp (Rap)Khujo (Rap) |
| 14 |
Nathaniel
|
Supa Nate | Nathaniel Elder | André 3000Big Boi | Supa Nate (Vocals) |
| 15 |
Liberation
|
André 3000Big BoiCee-Lo GreenErykah BaduJoi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonRuben BaileyErica WrightJoi GilliamMyrna CrenshawThomas Burton | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap)CeeLo Green (Rap)Erykah Badu (Vocals) |
| 16 |
Chonkyfire
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André Patton | OutKast | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 44 contributors
BB
Big Boi
Writer · Producer · Rap
AA
Antwan André Patton
Writer
A3
André 3000
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AL
André Lauren Benjamin
Writer
PB
Patrick Brown
Writer
RM
Ray Murray
Writer
RW
Rico Wade
Writer
DS
David Sheats
Writer
DM
Donny Mathis
Writer · Producer · Vocals
B
Backbone
Writer · Rap
BG
Big Gipp
Writer · Rap
CG
Cameron Gipp
Writer
More from OutKast
1994
88%
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
LaFace Records / Arista Records
17 tracks
1996
93%
ATLiens
LaFace Records / Arista Records
15 tracks
2000
96%
Stankonia
LaFace Records / Arista Records
24 tracks
2003
97%
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
LaFace Records / Arista Records
38 tracks
2006
100%
Idlewild
LaFace Records / Interscope Records
25 tracks
Frequently Asked Questions Aquemini
Did OutKast write Aquemini?
Yes. André 3000 and Big Boi wrote and performed all of their own verses on Aquemini. They also produced most of the album themselves under the name Earthtone III, with Organized Noize contributing to several tracks.
Why was OutKast sued over Rosa Parks?
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks sued OutKast over the use of her name as the title of the single. The suit, filed in 1999, was eventually settled in 2005, with the group agreeing to support educational programs about her legacy.
Who is featured on Skew It on the Bar-B?
Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon is the featured guest on 'Skew It on the Bar-B.' The collaboration linked OutKast's Southern sound with a marquee East Coast lyricist.
What was the biggest single from Aquemini?
'Rosa Parks' was the lead single, peaking at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy.
Who produced Aquemini?
OutKast produced most of Aquemini themselves as Earthtone III, the unit of André 3000, Big Boi, and Mr. DJ. Organized Noize produced several additional tracks.
Who are the guest features on Aquemini?
Aquemini features Raekwon, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Cee-Lo, and members of Goodie Mob. The guest list spans funk pioneers, soul singers, and OutKast's Dungeon Family peers.
Is Aquemini certified Platinum?
Yes. The RIAA certified Aquemini triple Platinum, representing three million copies in the United States. It was also certified Gold in Canada and Silver in the UK.