Outkast Stankonia [Double Vinyl] 2LP

Stankonia, an album borrowing its title from the group-owned recording studio, continues OutKast’s tradition of delivering groundbreaking music. The two MCs cover topics that only they would rap about, over self-produced tracks that only they could make. Songs like “B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)” are in contrast to the current hip-hop scene, with its bass music background, while “Ms. Jackson”, a dedication to a baby’s momma’s momma, sports a soulful melody in the tradition of OutKast’s previous efforts. Either way, OutKast still proves to be in its own elite class.