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?"
Raspberries
Big Boi Lyrics
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Did you get her name? Did you get her number?
You see, baby had back, I ain't really into skinny chicks
And she tastes like raspberries, damn, I want you to know
And if you see how she work the stroll
That body was out of control
Ain't no way I was about to let her go
We be rhyming on the beat, but the beats so cold
We be rhyming on the beat, but the beats so cold
We be rhyming on the beat, but the beats so cold
We be rhyming on the beat, but the beats so cold
If her boyfriend trying to trip talking shit, I'mma beat his ass
You should let her go, it ain't worth the problems, hell no
If she come right now she'd be down, but I don't love here though
Plus she tastes like raspberries, man, I thought you should know
And if you see how she work the stroll
That body was out of control
Ain't no way I was about to let her go
I ran my game like I was supposed
When I seen her walking down the street she was pretty thick
Can't remember name, but I got her number
The song “Raspberries” by Big Boi is a tribute to beautiful and thick women. The song depicts the singer encountering a woman on the street who catches his eye with her curves and her unique taste of raspberries. The chorus speaks about how he can't let her go because of her beauty and how he ran his game perfectly to win her over. The lyrics also talk about how the woman's body is “out of control,” and he will not let her boyfriend come in between them.
The anthem reiterates the rapper's preference for curvy women rather than skinny ones. He also mentions how the lady's body moves when she walks and how he is marveled by how she works the stroll. It is also notable that the singer is not in love with the woman but is instead focused on enjoying her taste and companionship.
The lyrics highlight that the singer acknowledges the risk of any man who tries to come in between him and the woman he is interested in. He is ready to fight for her, and if she comes around, he is ready to make a move. In general, the song emphasizes the importance of thick and beautiful women and how appreciative men should be towards them.
Line by Line Meaning
When I seen her walking down the street she was pretty thick
I saw a woman walking on the street who was curvy and attractive.
Did you get her name? Did you get her number?
Did you manage to get her contact details?
You see, baby had back, I ain't really into skinny chicks
I prefer women with curves rather than being skinny.
And she tastes like raspberries, damn, I want you to know
She has a fruity taste to her and it makes me want her more.
And if you see how she work the stroll
If you saw how she moves and walks on the street
That body was out of control
Her physical appearance was very attractive and impressive.
Ain't no way I was about to let her go
I wasn't going to let this opportunity with her slip away.
I ran my game like I was supposed
I used my charm and tactics effectively to pursue her.
We be rhyming on the beat, but the beats so cold
We are rapping to the music, but the music is exceptionally great.
If her boyfriend trying to trip talking shit, I'mma beat his ass
If her boyfriend causes any trouble or tries to confront me, I will handle him.
You should let her go, it ain't worth the problems, hell no
You should move on and not deal with the potential issues that come with her.
If she come right now she'd be down, but I don't love here though
She is available right now, but I don't have any deeper feelings for her.
Plus she tastes like raspberries, man, I thought you should know
In addition to her attractive physical appearance, she has a sweet taste to her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTWAN PATTON, ARTHUR MCARTHUR, CHRIS CARMOUCHE, CHRISTOPHER CARMOUCHE, JEREMY MCARTHUR, TERRENCE SMITH
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