Artist profile

Outkast

Outkast is a hip-hop duo from Atlanta comprising André 3000 and Big Boi, known for blending Southern rap with funk, soul, and psychedelic influences. The group released several acclaimed albums that helped define the sound of 1990s and 2000s hip-hop, earning widespread critical recognition and commercial success.

8 tracksHip-HopTrap / Future Bass· 1996–2007

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Outkast is a moderate-energy and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 83–159 BPM with a median of 114 · predominantly minor keys (75% minor) · most common key: 10A (B Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
80–84
1
95–99
2
105–109
1
115–119
1
125–129
2
155–159
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

8 total · sortable
Hey Ya!
Hey Ya!
Outkast
1599A
Hip-Hop
Ms. Jackson
Ms. Jackson
Outkast
958A
Hip-Hop
The Way You Move
The Way You Move
Outkast, Sleepy Brown
1265A
Trap / Future Bass
So Fresh, So Clean
So Fresh, So Clean
Outkast
834A
Hip-Hop
Roses
Roses
Outkast
1099B
Trap / Future Bass
ATLiens
ATLiens
Outkast
9710A
Hip-Hop
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Outkast
12511B
Trap / Future Bass
Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)
Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)
Outkast, UGK (Underground Kingz)
11810A
Hip-Hop

Sound profile evolution

How Outkast’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
1996–2002·4 tracks
2003–2007·4 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Outkast's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~97 to ~118 BPM; warmth has lifted; energy has lifted.

Release volume by decade

2
1990s
6
2000s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Outkast’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Outkast and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

A Tribe Called Quest
100%
2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Jay-Z
98%
12 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
The Roots
93%
2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Mos Def
87%
1 track in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Nas
84%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Common
84%
Not in our catalog yet
Big Boi
84%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Danny Brown
77%
6 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Black Star
75%
Not in our catalog yet
Goodie Mob
75%
Not in our catalog yet
Ugk
74%
Not in our catalog yet
Clipse
73%
Not in our catalog yet
Ghostface Killah
72%
2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
The Notorious B.I.G.
71%
5 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Mobb Deep
70%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

FAQ

What BPM does Outkast play at?

Outkast's tracks in our catalog range from 83 to 159 BPM, with a median of 114 BPM. Across 8 tracks, the most common range falls in the 115–120 BPM bucket.

What key are Outkast's tracks in?

Outkast's tracks are mostly in minor keys (75% minor across 8 tracks). The most common single key is 10A (B Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Outkast?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Outkast pairs well with A Tribe Called Quest, Jay-Z, The Roots. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Outkast most active?

Our catalog has Outkast releases spanning 1996 to 2007, with the most tracks from the 2000s.

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