André 3000 | New Blue Sun

One of the most anticipated albums of 2023 came from hip-hop icon André 3000 (Outkast), who surprised fans with an album unlike anything most would have expected, but an album that is a fabulous experience in its own right. New Blue Sun is a nearly 80-minute instrumental new age/ambient album that is a balm for the soul in all its spiritual, soothing energy. André 3000 performs as a flautist in various guises throughout the album, but lets the music follow its own path, never allowing the instrument to overshadow the tranquil atmosphere.