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