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This rap duo was on the forefront of the Atlanta-based Dirty South rap genre of the late 1990s. OutKast, which consists of friends Andre Benjamin (Dre) and Antwan Patton (Big Boi), epitomize Dirty South with their smooth raps intertwined with S-Fink. Dre (b: May 27, 1975) met Big Boi (b: February 1, 1975) at his high school in Atlanta. The two, who used to battle, found a respect for one another and formed OutKast while in high school. Prior to their graduation, they were pursued by Organized Noise Productions (TLC, Xscape), and shortly after high school they were signed to Babyface’s label: LaFace. In 1994, the group released the single, “Player’s Ball,” which was number one on the rap chars for six weeks and created buzz for their debut album. OutKast’s debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was in the top twenty in 1994. By the end of that year it was platinum. OutKast earned much praise and respect from their debut album. They received the 1995 Source Award ...