He can be identified by his rapid delivery and intricate rhymes, a style which has become more distinct since the album ATLiens.
In addition to his OutKast and Dungeon Family work, Big Boi has featured in other artists' songs. His most notable guest appearances were on the 1999 Missy Elliott hit, "All N My Grill," the Youngbloodz' "85 South," and Trick Daddy's 2001 single "In Da Wind."
After four increasingly successful albums as a duo since 1991, André 3000 decided to make a solo album as a side project. Big Boi also produced a solo effort, and the two albums were packaged together as Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2003. Big Boi's single from the album, The Way You Move featuring Sleepy Brown, was originally supported by urban radio then crossed over to pop charts. When "The Way You Move" supplanted Hey Ya! as the #1 song on the US pop charts, OutKast achieved the rare honor of a group replacing itself at the top of the charts. The second single from Big Boi's side of the album was Ghetto Musick, which featured André 3000 and a sample from Patti LaBelle's Love, Need & Want You.
Def Jam Records has announced "Sir Lucious Left Foot: the Son of Chico Dusty," a Big Boi solo effort will be released in the summer of 2010.
He released a mixtape/compilation album, "Got Purp? Vol 2," in conjunction with the Purple Ribbon All-Stars in November 2005 on Purple Ribbon Records. The first single from the album was "Kryptonite", which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 and was a hit on hip hop radio.
Big Boi is married to Sherlita Patton, with whom he has two children: a daughter, Jordan, and a son , Bamboo. His oldest son, Antwan Jr., is from a prior relationship. Numerous references to the Patton family are present in Big Boi's rhymes.
His younger brother James raps under the name Lil' Brotha, and is a member of hip hop group Konkrete.
Big Boi and André 3000 star in "Idlewild," a film about music in the Depression-era South. It was released in August 2006.
Big Boi also appeared in season 3 of Nick Cannon's "Wildin' Out," as well as guest starring and appearing as a musical guest on "Chappelle's Show." Besides "Idlewild" he has appeared in T.I.'s movie, "ATL," and starred in "Who's Your Caddy?"
Objectum Sexuality
Big Boi Lyrics
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Or give my heart away, that's somethin' that I never does
See I'ma leave it to the scrubs and the cake boss
Let that broad go, uncuff her, take your cape off
When she with me, she feel free, like her days off
Balls in her hand, but that bitch don't ever say cough
'Less we playin' doctor
With no stethoscope, just heels and those knockers yeah
Get fly at the mouth, or step outta pocket
Never violence, I give 'em silence
Then I'll rub this stick on your chick like a violin
Les françaises ont peint le portrait de celui qu'on appelle
Au États-Unis, le mec au portefeuille remplis
Et nous réclamons qu'il soit mis à sa place, au Louvre
It's all you want these days 'cause you feel nothing inside
You know there's nothing wrong, but you've been wondering why
I'm Daddy Fat Saxxx, S-A triple X
My music sounds so good it's almost like we're having sex
Whether you like it or not I'm next
And I got the time after that, and the time after that
Because see time and time again I gotta turn back around and tell 'em
My cerebellum, get way more deeper than these other fellas
Not only about cheddar
But what about the seasons never change and the weather stays the same
We could come together but that might be lame, could learn something
Peep game, nah nigga burn somethin'
(Nah nigga burn somethin')
(Nah nigga burn somethin')
It's all you want these days cause you feel nothing inside
You know there's nothing wrong, but you've been wondering why
I ask for a slice of her pie
Sweet potato with the cool whip, oh my
She gave me a hug and on her thigh she felt my buddy
From touching I'm excited
Am I invited
Let let me in
You puddled up
Gon' let me swim
It's all you want these days, cause you feel nothing inside
You know there's nothing wrong, but you've been wondering why
I read the horoscope, and it's been telling me lies
I thought I knew you but your heart is almost blind
I thought I knew you but your heart is blind
I thought I knew you but your heart is almost blind
I thought I knew you but your heart is blind
In "Objectum Sexuality," Big Boi reflects on his approach to love and relationships, contrasting his own detached style with those of others who he calls "scrubs" who invest too much in their romantic partners. He suggests that he engages in sexual relationships without emotional investment, giving his partners freedom and agency but not committing to them. Big Boi's lyrics detail an intimate conversation with a woman, hinting at the chance of sex as he asks to be "let in." The final lines suggest that despite a shared history, he no longer feels he truly knows the woman he is addressing, indicating that while he may be comfortable with casual sex, he struggles with establishing meaningful connections with others. The verse in French roughly translates to a request for Americans to go to the Louvre and admire paintings by talented French people.
The hook of "Objectum Sexuality" embodies the theme of emotional void and materialism. The phrase "it's all you want these days" repeats throughout the song, indicating that in contemporary society, it is easier to prioritize possessions and external pleasures over deeper emotional connections. Big Boi's self-assured and unattached approach to relationships speaks to an individualistic culture where hypersexualization is prevalent.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to be in lust, I wouldn't call it love
I have had strong attraction towards women but never really experienced true love
Or give my heart away, that's somethin' that I never does
I never let my guard down and let someone get too close to my heart
See I'ma leave it to the scrubs and the cake boss
I would rather let other guys fall in love and be heartbroken, than do it myself
Let that broad go, uncuff her, take your cape off
Stop trying to be a hero and let that girl go
When she with me, she feel free, like her days off
When a girl is with me, she feels liberated and carefree
Balls in her hand, but that bitch don't ever say cough
She has control over the situation, but she won't speak up or cough up her feelings
'Less we playin' doctor
Unless we are roleplaying and pretending to be a doctor and a patient
With no stethoscope, just heels and those knockers yeah
Without using a stethoscope, just with her high heels and her breasts
I'm mister wrong but she sure know not to
I may not be the right guy for her, but she knows not to mess with me or cross me
Get fly at the mouth, or step outta pocket
She shouldn't speak out of turn, or overstep her boundaries
Never violence, I give 'em silence
I don't resort to violence, instead, I give her the silent treatment
Then I'll rub this stick on your chick like a violin
I will tease and taunt her, like playing a violin
I'm Daddy Fat Saxxx, S-A triple X
I am known as Daddy Fat Saxxx with three X's
My music sounds so good it's almost like we're having sex
My music is so sensuous and pleasurable, it can feel like sexual intercourse
Whether you like it or not I'm next
I am confident in my talent and my ability to succeed in the music industry
And I got the time after that, and the time after that
I have plenty of time ahead to be successful and continue to make music
Because see time and time again I gotta turn back around and tell 'em
I have to prove myself and remind people of my talent repeatedly
My cerebellum, get way more deeper than these other fellas
My mind and creative intellect is much more complex and deep than other rappers
Not only about cheddar
It's not just about money
But what about the seasons never change and the weather stays the same
What about the things that are static and eternal, like the weather never changing its course?
We could come together but that might be lame, could learn something
We could collaborate as artists and learn from each other, but that may be too boring or too much of a learning experience
Peep game, nah nigga burn somethin'
Watch me, let me show you what I can do, don't just sit and listen
I ask for a slice of her pie
I am interested in partaking in her sexual pleasures
Sweet potato with the cool whip, oh my
A sexual innuendo, referring to female genitalia with sweet potato pie and whipped cream
She gave me a hug and on her thigh she felt my buddy
She hugged me and felt a sexual attraction towards me
From touching I'm excited
I am aroused from being touched by her
Am I invited
Is she willing to explore a sexual relationship with me?
Let let me in
Allow me to enter her sexually
You puddled up
You are aroused or wet
Gon' let me swim
Let me indulge in sexual activity with you
I read the horoscope, and it's been telling me lies
I have been misled and given false predictions or expectations
I thought I knew you but your heart is almost blind
I thought I understood you and your feelings, but it seems you are not as expressive or open as I thought
I thought I knew you but your heart is blind
I thought I understood you, but you seem oblivious or indifferent to love and emotions
I thought I knew you but your heart is almost blind
I thought I understood you and your feelings, but you seem to hide them away or not express them fully
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANTWAN PATTON, JOSH CARTER, SARAH BARTHEL
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