Studio Album · No. 5
Speakerboxxx / The Love Below Songwriting Credits by OutKast
LaFace Records / Arista Records
Southern Hip HopProgressive RapFunkJazzPopProgressive SoulPsychedelia
97%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 37 of 38 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 37 / 38 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 38 tracks with documented writers, by whether OutKast carries a lyricist or composer credit.
37 trackswritten by OutKast
1 trackoutside writers
OutKast's roles on this album
Share of the 38 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist97%
Composer97%
Producer92%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
38
Tracks
17
Lyricists
6
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
11 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released
Awards & Recognition 3
Album of the Year (2004)
Best Rap Album (2004)
Best Urban/Alternative Performance (for 'Hey Ya!') (2004)
Data Insight
This is a double album split into two solo discs, with André 3000 and Big Boi working largely separately. Speakerboxxx is Big Boi's disc, produced by Big Boi with André 3000, Mr. DJ, Carl Mo, and Cutmaster Swiff, featuring guests like Sleepy Brown, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Killer Mike. The Love Below is André 3000's disc, which he produced in full and on which he sang and played much of the music himself, with guests including Norah Jones, Kelis, and Rosario Dawson. Each member wrote his own material, and the set became one of the most acclaimed and best-selling rap records ever made.
Track Listing & Credits 38 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro (Speakerboxxx)
|
Not documented | Cutmaster Swift | Cutmaster Swift | - |
| 2 |
GhettoMusick
|
Big BoiAndré 3000 | Antwan André PattonAndré Lauren BenjaminKenny GambleBunny Sigler | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 3 |
Unhappy
|
Big Boi | Antwan André PattonDavid Sheats | Mr. DJ | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 4 |
Bowtie
|
Big BoiSleepy BrownJazze Pha | Antwan André PattonPatrick BrownPhalon Alexander | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap)Sleepy Brown (Vocals)Jazze Pha (Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Way You Move
#1
|
Big BoiSleepy Brown | Antwan André PattonPatrick BrownCarlton Mahone | Carl MoBig Boi | Big Boi (Rap)Sleepy Brown (Vocals) |
| 6 |
The Rooster
|
Big Boi | Antwan André PattonCarlton MahoneDonny Mathis | Carl MoBig Boi | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 7 |
Bust
|
Big BoiKiller Mike | Antwan André PattonMichael RenderMyrna Crenshaw | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap)Killer Mike (Rap) |
| 8 |
War
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonDavid Sheats | Mr. DJ | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 9 |
Church
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonKevin KendrickPatrick BrownMyrna Crenshaw | André 3000 | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 10 |
Bamboo (Interlude)
|
Big Boi | Antwan André Patton | Big Boi | Bamboo (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Tomb of the Boom
|
Big BoiKonkreteBig GippLudacris | Antwan André PattonJames PattonCory AndrewsNathaniel ElderCameron GippChris Bridges | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap)Konkrete (Rap)Big Gipp (Rap)Ludacris (Rap) |
| 12 |
E-Mac (Interlude)
|
Big Boi | Antwan André Patton | Big Boi | E-Mac (Vocals) |
| 13 |
Knowing
|
Big Boi | Antwan André Patton | Mr. DJBig Boi | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 14 |
Flip Flop Rock
|
Big BoiKiller MikeJay-Z | Antwan André PattonMichael RenderShawn CarterDavid Sheats | Big BoiMr. DJ | Big Boi (Rap)Killer Mike (Rap)Jay-Z (Rap) |
| 15 |
Interlude (Speakerboxxx)
|
Big Boi | Antwan André Patton | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 16 |
Reset
|
Big BoiKhujoCee-Lo Green | Antwan André PattonWillie KnightonThomas Burton | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap)Khujo (Rap)CeeLo Green (Rap) |
| 17 |
D-Boi (Interlude)
|
Big Boi | Antwan André Patton | Big Boi | D-Boi (Vocals) |
| 18 |
Last Call
|
Big BoiAndré 3000Slimm CalhounLil Jon | Antwan André PattonAndré Lauren BenjaminBrian LovingJames Hollins | André 3000 | Big Boi (Rap)Slimm Calhoun (Rap)Lil Jon (Rap)Mello (Vocals) |
| 19 |
Bowtie (Postlude)
|
Big BoiJazze PhaSleepy Brown | Antwan André PattonJason ElesserPatrick Brown | Big Boi | Big Boi (Rap) |
| 20 |
The Love Below (Intro)
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 21 |
Love Hater
|
André 3000 | André Lauren BenjaminKevin Kendrick | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 22 |
God (Interlude)
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 23 |
Happy Valentine's Day
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 24 |
Spread
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 25 |
Where Are My Panties? (Interlude)
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Toni Hunter (Vocals) |
| 26 |
Prototype
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 27 |
She Lives in My Lap
|
André 3000Rosario DawsonScarface | André Lauren BenjaminBrad JordanWillie DennisDoug KingIsaac Lee Hayes Jr.Roger TroutmanDino HawkinsEric VidalNick Vidal | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Rosario Dawson (Vocals) |
| 28 |
Hey Ya!
#1
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 29 |
Roses
#9
|
André 3000Big Boi | André Lauren BenjaminAntwan André PattonMatt Boykin | André 3000Dojo5 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Big Boi (Rap) |
| 30 |
Good Day, Good Sir (Interlude)
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | Fonzworth Bentley (Vocals) |
| 31 |
Pink & Blue
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 32 |
Love in War
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 33 |
She's Alive
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 34 |
Dracula's Wedding
|
André 3000Kelis | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Kelis (Vocals) |
| 35 |
My Favorite Things
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 36 |
Take Off Your Cool
|
André 3000Norah Jones | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals)Norah Jones (Vocals) |
| 37 |
Vibrate
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
| 38 |
A Life in the Day of Benjamin André (Incomplete)
|
André 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | André 3000 | André 3000 (Rap, Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 60 contributors
A3
André 3000
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AL
André Lauren Benjamin
Writer
BB
Big Boi
Writer · Producer · Rap
AA
Antwan André Patton
Writer
PB
Patrick Brown
Writer
DS
David Sheats
Writer
SB
Sleepy Brown
Writer · Vocals
CM
Carlton Mahone
Writer
JP
Jazze Pha
Writer · Vocals
KK
Kevin Kendrick
Writer
KM
Killer Mike
Writer · Rap
MR
Michael Render
Writer
More from OutKast
1994
88%
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
LaFace Records / Arista Records
17 tracks
1996
93%
ATLiens
LaFace Records / Arista Records
15 tracks
1998
88%
Aquemini
LaFace Records / Arista Records
16 tracks
2000
96%
Stankonia
LaFace Records / Arista Records
24 tracks
2006
100%
Idlewild
LaFace Records / Interscope Records
25 tracks
Frequently Asked Questions Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
Why is Speakerboxxx / The Love Below a double album?
It is a double album made of two solo discs, one from each member of OutKast. Speakerboxxx is Big Boi's disc and The Love Below is André 3000's disc, and the two largely recorded their halves separately.
Who produced The Love Below?
André 3000 produced The Love Below in its entirety. He also sang lead and played much of the instrumentation himself, pushing the disc toward funk, soul, jazz, and pop rather than straight hip hop.
How high did Hey Ya! and The Way You Move chart?
Both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. 'The Way You Move,' featuring Sleepy Brown, replaced 'Hey Ya!' at the top of the chart on February 14, 2004.
What did Roses peak at on the Hot 100?
'Roses' reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is one of the few tracks on the album where André 3000 and Big Boi both appear together.
What Grammys did Speakerboxxx / The Love Below win?
The album won Album of the Year and Best Rap Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004. The single 'Hey Ya!' won Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the same ceremony.
How is Speakerboxxx / The Love Below certified?
It is certified Diamond by the RIAA, representing 13 million units sold as a double album. It has sold over 11 million copies worldwide and ranks among the highest-certified rap albums of all time.
Who are the notable guests on the album?
Guests include Sleepy Brown, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Killer Mike on Speakerboxxx, plus Norah Jones, Kelis, and Rosario Dawson on The Love Below. André 3000 and Big Boi each wrote and led their own respective discs.
Sources
Wikipedia: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Genius: Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
Discogs: Speakerboxxx / The Love Below
Wikipedia: Hey Ya!
Wikipedia: The Way You Move
Wikipedia: Roses (Outkast song)
MusicBrainz release group
Cover Art Archive front cover
Cover Art Archive: Speakerboxxx / The Love Below by OutKast