5 Things to Know About OutKast’s Stankonia Album

  1. OutKast recorded the album at their own Stankonia Studios in Atlanta.
  2. The studio was built by the duo to have complete creative control over their sound.
  3. Recording at their own facility allowed them to experiment freely without label pressure.
  4. The location in Atlanta influenced the album’s Southern hip-hop and funk fusion.
  5. Stankonia Studios became a hub for other artists, but OutKast used it first for this landmark record.