An Atlanta royalty is back in the booth. Big Boi, one-half of the legendary rap group Outkast, is cooking up his first solo album in eight years.
In a teaser clip from the iconic Stankonia Studios, the rap veteran gave fans a rare look behind the scenes as he laid the groundwork for the forthcoming project. The short video shows Big Boi clowning about fighting off “50 Stormtroopers” while grinding in the lab. Killer Mike, posted up beside him, added fuel to the fire:
“Oh, he got music, man,” Mike said with a sly grin, hinting at something fresh on the horizon.
While details about the album are still under wraps, this early peek confirms that Big Boi is officially back in solo mode. It’s been nearly a decade since Boomiverse dropped in 2017, a project that flexed his lyricism over funk-heavy production. Since then, his last major release was the melodic and mellow Big Sleepover in 2021, a collaborative effort with longtime Dungeon Family affiliate Sleepy Brown.
The inclusion of Killer Mike in the teaser speaks volumes. Mike is fresh off his Grammy-winning solo resurgence and remains one of the most respected voices out of Atlanta. Whether he’s spitting bars, crafting beats, or just sparking ideas in the studio, his presence suggests this new Big Boi era will be deeply rooted in Southern rap tradition while pushing fresh creative boundaries.
With the album projected to drop before the end of 2025, this marks a welcoming chapter for fans of one of hip-hop’s most innovative figures. Big Boi’s solo work has always carried a funky, futuristic edge, paired with clever wordplay and storytelling. From Sir Lucious Left Foot to Boomiverse, he’s built a catalog full of rhythm-heavy, bars-packed anthems.
And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. His brother-in-bars André 3000 made headlines last year with his bold and unconventional Grammy-nominated solo project, New Blue Sun, a flute-driven ambient odyssey that defied genre and earned critical acclaim. While André’s project leaned away from rap entirely, Big Boi appears to be sticking to the core of what made Outkast legendary.
No word yet on features, producers, or a release date, but it’s safe to say Big Boi is locked in and ready to deliver something thrilling, rich, and unapologetically ATL.
