André 3000 has launched a group of piano instrumental tracks entitled “7 Piano Sketches.”

The seven-track challenge was partially composed and recorded previous to 2023’s instrumental flute album “New Blue Solar,” which went on to earn a nomination for album of the yr on the 2025 Grammy Awards. André conceptualized “7 Piano Sketches” nearly a decade in the past whereas staying together with his son at a home in Texas that solely had a piano, their beds and TV screens. Stream “7 Piano Sketches” here.

In an announcement accompanying the challenge, André stated, “The unique title for it was ‘The Finest Worst Rap Album In Historical past’ and right here is an excerpt from the unique liner notes: ‘It’s jokingly the worst rap album in historical past as a result of there aren’t any lyrics on it in any respect. It’s one of the best as a result of it’s the free-est emotionally and finest I’ve felt personally. It’s one of the best as a result of it’s like a palette cleanser for me.’”

With the discharge, André made certain to notice: “WARNING: NO BARS.”

The discharge comes shortly after the information that Outkast, his duo alongside Large Boi, shall be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame alongside Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes, Chubby Checker, Warren Zevon and extra.

André final launched “New Blue Solar” in Nov. 2023, a shock to followers who had been anticipating one other rap album from the musician. Talking with Selection shortly after his Grammy nominations for the challenge, he defined that he adopted his instincts to place the album collectively. “I’m used to folks feeling a means, however on the similar time, it’s simply proof for me that I can solely do what I’m into,” he stated. “I believe that’s why I’m right here. I stand up on making an attempt to develop myself. I’ve to be enjoyable and be into what I’m doing. That’s it.”

Try the tracklist for “7 Piano Sketches” beneath: