André 3k Releases 7 Piano Sketches: The Worst Rap Album in History Without Lyrics
A Surprising Turn from a Hip-Hop Legend
André 3000, renowned for his boundary-pushing contributions as one half of OutKast, has left fans astonished with a bold artistic pivot. His newly unveiled project, 7 Piano Sketches, ditches rap and lyrics entirely for an intimate collection of improvised piano pieces.
In a signature André fashion, the release announcement came via Instagram, where he lightheartedly quipped in the caption: “Warning: no bars.” He peeled back his creative process to share that most pieces on this album were born from whimsical movements of his fingertips across piano keys. In his words:
“I let my fingers spread over the keys and move spontaneously but with intention until uncovering a sound I found compelling. If I land on a phrase I love, I’ll linger and replay it—to repeat that magic. Truth be told, I don’t have formal names for the keys, chords, or notes involved—I simply love how it feels both sonically and mechanically.”*
This raw, unpolished inspiration soars brilliantly against noted influences, including jazz greats Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner, minimalist pioneer Philip Glass, Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, and the ever-smooth Vince Guaraldi.
Titles under *7 Piano Sketches* read less like guideposts and more like storytelling invitations in miniature form.
1. **bluffing in the snow**
2. **and then one day you’ll … when you’re a ant and you wake up in an awesome mood, about to drive your son to school, only to discover that you left the lights on in the car last night so your battery is drained**
3. **hotel lobby pianos**
4. **blueberry mansions**
5. **off rhythm laughter**
6. **i spend all day waiting for the night**
7 Piano Sketches is available on nearly every major music platform, including Apple Music and Spotify. For dedicated fans or anyone intrigued by André’s artistic evolution, this project promises authentic, experimental brilliance.
Stay tuned as André 3000 reshapes what it means to be an artist through creative risks, emotional resonance, and sheer ingenuity.