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As fans eagerly await the release of his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, André Benjamin, aka André 3000, has been quietly making waves in the music industry with an unexpected turn towards instrumental ambient music. Gone are the days of Outkast's signature hip-hop beats; instead, André has traded in his microphone for a digital woodwind instrument, accompanied by some of Los Angeles' best jazz and avant-garde musicians.

The first track from the album is titled 'I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time,' which speaks volumes about André's willingness to take risks and challenge his own creative boundaries. With the support of John Coltrane's legacy, André has embarked on a half-decade quest to master the flute, resulting in eight tracks that showcase his unique sound.

André's path to creating New Blue Sun began with an exploration of woodwinds, starting with the saxophone before switching to the bass clarinet and eventually settling on the digital woodwind instrument. His journey is not without its challenges, as he acknowledges the initial skepticism from fans who may view this new direction as a departure from his signature rap style.

However, André's dedication to his craft is evident in every note he plays. The album was recorded at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio over dozens of sessions, with contributions from Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Matthewdavid, VCR, and more. The end result is a celestial new age and meditative ambient masterpiece that showcases André's ability to evolve as an artist.

As fans wait with bated breath for the album's release, they can catch glimpses of André in his natural habitat – Venice, California, where he resides when on the west coast. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of this mystic apparition, as he tends to pop up in unexpected places, from coffee shops to the streets of Tokyo and airports worldwide.

André's music is not just a reflection of his artistic growth but also a testament to the power of taking risks and pushing creative boundaries. As he puts it himself, 'I'm just trying to find a way to keep going.' With New Blue Sun, André 3000 has once again proven why he remains one of the most beloved and respected figures in popular music today.

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