Outside his primary roles as
André 3000's partner in
OutKast and as one of the central members of
the Dungeon Family,
Big Boi (born
Antwan André Patton) appeared on tracks by
Missy Elliott ("All N My Grill"), Trick Daddy ("In da Wind"),
Jay-Z ("Poppin' Tags"),
Killer Mike ("A.D.I.D.A.S."),
Beyoncé ("Hip Hop Star"),
Brooke Valentine ("Girlfight"),
Sleepy Brown ("Margarita"), and
Fantasia ("Hood Boy"). As a solo artist, the MC had a minor hit in 2005 with "Kryptonite (I'm on It)," one of the year's best rap singles; it was the lead single from the officially released showcase for his Purple Ribbon label, the eclectic
Got Purp?, Vol. 2, which featured the likes of
Killer Mike and
Sleepy Brown, as well as protégé
Janelle Monáe. Also involved in film (
ATL,
OutKast's
Idlewild,
Who's Your Caddy?) and even the stage (he worked with the Atlanta Ballet in 2008),
Big Boi prepped his first solo album, the loose and rollicking Sir Lucious Left Foot...The Son of Chico Dusty, which was released on Def Jam in July 2010. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, issued in December 2012, was just as packed with guest appearances but extended far beyond the realm of rap to involve the likes of Little Dragon, Wavves, and Phantogram.
–
Andy Kellman, Rovi