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Since its initial release, it has gone on to be considered one of the greatest hip hop albums ever made, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. Aquemini received widespread critical acclaim from music critics, who praised the album's musicality, eclectic sound, and unique lyrical themes. Four of the album's tracks had already or would later become singles, although some were limited (promotional) releases and not available commercially. It peaked at number two on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Lyrically, Aquemini explores various subjects including individuality, human nature, addiction, self-inflicted struggles, technology, and interpersonal relationships, as well as blending science fiction concepts and urban narratives.Īquemini was certified platinum in November 1998, only two months after its release, and was certified double platinum on July 2, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Featured guest artists include Raekwon, George Clinton, and Erykah Badu.

The album reflected a greater level of creative freedom for the group, which led to the members self-producing the majority of the tracks and employing a large number of session musicians who filtered in and out of the studio throughout its recording, exerting a major influence on the album's compositional development. Released as the follow-up to the duo's commercially successful 1996 album ATLiens, Aquemini expands on the previous record's outer space-inspired compositions by incorporating live instrumentation and drawing on 1970s funk, southern soul, gospel, country, psychedelic rock, and other influences.

The group recorded the majority of the album in Bobby Brown's Bosstown Recording Studios and Doppler Studios, both in Atlanta, Georgia. The title is a portmanteau of the two performers' Zodiac signs: Aquarius ( Big Boi) and Gemini ( André 3000), which is indicative of the album's recurring theme of the differing personalities of the two members. It was released on September 29, 1998, by LaFace Records. Aquemini is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Outkast.

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