André 3000 Drops New 26-Minute Track Featuring Hidden Verse

André 3000 has made waves with the release of his latest track, “Something Is Happening and I may Not Fully Understand but I’m Happy to Stand for the Understanding.” This epic 26-minute song, featured on the compilation album Transa: Select, aims to raise awareness for transgender issues and includes contributions from renowned artists such as Sade and Sam Smith.

The new track showcases André’s signature style, blending introspective instrumentals with a meandering, meditative vibe reminiscent of his solo debut, New Blue Sun. Unlike the fully instrumental nature of his previous project, this new release includes a hidden rap verse towards the end, though listeners may be surprised to find that the vocals are played in reverse.

Despite speculation of a hidden message, fans looking for profound revelations will find André’s spoken words to be more nonsensical than cryptic, according to a user on Reddit who analyzed the track. This aligns with reports of similar vocal performances during recent live shows, where audiences struggled to grasp his delivery.

In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, André reflected on the mixed reactions to New Blue Sun, noting that the backlash has not predominantly come from the rap community or the jazz sphere, where he has found surprising support. Instead, the disappointment seems to stem from OutKast fans expecting more traditional rap content. He acknowledged that many fans might feel betrayed by his departure from rapping, stating, “If my favorite rapper said, ‘I’m not rapping’… I think some people take it as blasphemy or something.”

André also candidly discussed the ridicule he faced for choosing to focus on playing the flute instead of rapping. He pondered whether he would have been better off releasing the project under a different name, ultimately concluding that he was glad he didn’t. “The ridicule that I get from it is the thing I did not expect,” he admitted.

With “Something Is Happening”, André 3000 continues to challenge expectations and expand the boundaries of hip-hop, inviting listeners to engage with his art on a deeper level. As fans digest this latest release, many will be left wondering how 3 Stacks will continue to innovate and redefine his musical identity in the years to come.