Jazzy Belle

OutKast

About Jazzy Belle

"Jazzy Belle" is the third and last single from hip-hop group Outkast's second studio album, ATLiens. It was released as a remix single and it peaked at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is the only single from the album ATLiens to be produced by Organized Noize, the other two singles being produced by OutKast themselves. The rapper Tupac Shakur is mentioned in Verse Two by Big Boi. According to American rapper Ludacris he tried to sneak in the music video, for the song but he was escorted. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds provides back up vocals on the Swift C's Remix. Big Boi has claimed that he didn't like the production on "Jazzy Belle", but Andre 3000 was so enthusiastic with the track that he went along with it. They also, allegedly, had an argument about whether or not to release the track as a single, but, ultimately, Andre 3000 "talked some sense into [him]". This was later revealed to be Andre bribing Big Boi with cash. This amount was also "nothing compared to what Andre got". Big Boi spoke about this in a 1999 interview where the main topic was Andre and his "weirdness". 


Year:
1996
4:12
592 
#2

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Oh yes I love her like Egyptian, want a description?
My royal highness
So many plusses when I bust that there can’t be no minus
Went from yelling crickets and crows
Bitches and hoes to queen thangs
Over the years I been up on my toes and yes I seen thangs
Like Kilroy, chill boi because them folks might think you soft
Talking like that man f*ck them niggas I’m going off
And coming right back like boomerangs when you throw em
With these old ghetto poems
Thinking it's better for em
When they can let they thumb down from hitch hiking
Inviting niggas into the temple they call the body
Now everybody got it, had it, talked about it amongst they friends
Coming around my crew looking Jazzy, wanna pretend
Like you Ms. Goody Four-Shoes
Even Bo knew that you got poked
Like acupuncture patients
While our nation is a boat, straight sinking
I hate thinking that these the future mommas of our chill'un
They fucking a different nigga every time
They get the feeling to
I’m willing to go the extra kilo-meter
Just to see my señorita get her pillow
On the side of my bed where no good ever stay
House and doctor was the games we used to play
But now it’s real Jazzy Belle

See what if you was a playa, real playa not no flaw
Having the very best of life lots of steak and Perignon
Smoking an ounce of weed and every single day was personal FreakNik
Freaking these hoes in Polo clothes, life as you conceived it
But your conception, deception, looking into your eyes I see
You weapon and it’s depressing
They're digging up in your thighs
Leaving deposits keep your closets open knocking your boots and drawers
Hoping to get you sprung like bail-bonds
Steadily calling me Antwan
Cause you thinking that you my lady bitch don’t play me cause you’re janky
I wanted to hit that ass but me and the Goodie we got danky
So thank thee, for running that Southerplayalistic game
You was the only one to blame
A nigga don’t even know your name
It’s a shame, you cracking em up and fucking a nigga like 2Pac up
I’m leaving these foes to be the flowers and wake don’t get me see
I gotta be feeding my daughter
Teach her to be that Natural Woman
Cause you’ll be Waiting to Exhale while you other hoes be
Dumb and Dumber, yeah you know what I’m saying

See me and ol' girl, in the black on black 'Llac no star
Windows are tinted so that no one knows who us are
Talk bad about her nigga guaranteed to snap like bra
Strap, sticking together like grandma and grandpa-pa
In this dog-eat-dog world
Kitty cats be scratching on my
Furry coat to curl
Up with me and my bowl of kibbles and bits
I want to earl
Cause most of the girls that we was liking in high school
Now they dykeing

Having no mercy for the disrespect-ful ones, some
Be hanging around the crew looking for funds, dumb
Deaf and fine, they be asking me all about mine
How she doing how she be
I know she’s sipping that wine
Behind my back they squawk like vultures
Off and On like Trends of Cultures baby
Hey he, faking it like these sculptured nails
But they can go to hell and lay with Lucifer
Cause they burning anyway, Big Boi user and abuser

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OutKast

Outkast was an American hip hop duo formed in 1992 in East Point, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers André "André 3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. more »

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Written by: ANDRE BENJAMIN, ANTWAN PATTON, PATRICK BROWN, RAYMON MURRAY, RICO WADE

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26 facts about this song

Artist Legacy
"Jazzy Belle" is a song by OutKast, an American hip-hop duo composed of Andre 3000 and Big Boi. They are known to have influenced the landscape of hip-hop with their unique style and substance.
Album & Release Year
The song was featured on the duo's second album, "ATLiens," released in 1996, which helped solidify OutKast's position in the hip-hop scene.
Charts and Rankings
"Jazzy Belle" reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. While it wasn't their biggest hit, it still maintained popularity within their fan base.
Song Meaning
In "Jazzy Belle", OutKast addresses the issue of mistreatment and underappreciation of women in society, which was a fairly progressive theme for a hip-hop song in the mid-'90s.
Video Direction
The music video for "Jazzy Belle" was directed by Hype Williams, a well-known music video director who has worked with many significant 90s hip-hop and R&B artists.
Remix
A remix of "Jazzy Belle" featuring Babyface was also released as a single.
Influence
"Jazzy Belle" helped pave the way for a more introspective and conscious style of hip-hop that OutKast continued to explore in their future albums.
Lyric Style
Andre 3000 and Big Boi's contrasting rap styles come to the forefront in this song; Andre's more abstract, metaphorical approach pairs interestingly with Big Boi's more direct, grounded style.
Critical Reception
"Jazzy Belle" along with the "ATLiens," album, received a warm reception from critics. The duo's creative energy and progressive themes were praised.
Live Performances
The song has had notable performances, including gigs on the duo's tour, further adding to its popularity.
Productive Longevity
Despite not having achieved mainstream popularity the song "Jazzy Belle" gradually became an underground classic in the hip-hop community, showing OutKast's ability to produce impactful music that stands the test of time.
Formation
"Jazzy Belle" is a song by the American hip-hop duo OutKast, made up of Andre 3000 and Big Boi.
Album Contribution
The song is from the duo's second studio album, "ATLiens," released in 1996.
Music Style
"Jazzy Belle" showcases OutKast's signature Southern hip-hop style blended with jazzy and funky elements, which set them apart in the rap genre.
Chart Performance
Despite not topping the charts, "Jazzy Belle" performed well and reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video Direction
Hype Williams, a famous Music Video director, who has partnered with several high-profile artists, directed the official music video for "Jazzy Belle".
Variations
Besides the original version included in "ATLiens", a remix of "Jazzy Belle" was also created by the famed producer “Diamond D”, and it received critical acclaim equally.
Song Topic
"Jazzy Belle" is known for its lyrics that explore themes of relationships, love, and the duo's personal reflections.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics with many praising it for its introspective lyrics and unique sound.
Cultural Impact
Along with other songs by OutKast, "Jazzy Belle" helped expose the Southern hip hop scene to a wider audience.
Vinyl Release
The single "Jazzy Belle" was later released on vinyl in 1997, which included both the original and the remixed version by Diamond D.
Influence
The song is often cited as an influence by various modern hip-hop artists who appreciate the duo's lyrical style and innovative sound.
Live Performances
Although OutKast typically performed more well-known hits during live concerts, "Jazzy Belle" was occasionally added to their set list, much to the delight of fans.
Song Title
The title "Jazzy Belle" is considered to be a tribute to the group's Southern roots, as "Belle" is a term often used in the South to describe a charming and attractive woman.
Alternate Versions
The album "ATLiens" contains two different versions of the song "Jazzy Belle"; one is the classic album version and another is the 'Swift C's Remix'.
Longevity
Even after several years since its release, "Jazzy Belle" continues to receive radio airtime and has been streamed millions of times on various music platforms.

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