Outkast Man Readies Solo Album

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Outkast's Big Boi is putting the finishing touches on his first (or second, if you count his half of 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below') solo album, 'Sir Luscious Left Foot, Son Of Chico Dusty'.

Speaking to Billboard, the rapper said: "I'm shooting to finish the album by the end of August. This album is Big Boi to the extreme. It's like a recession special. I'm talking about what's going on in the world, with everything from rising gas prices to the election. It's just my insights on life up to this point".

Although details of the album, including its release date, are still being kept under wraps, it seems it will feature a formidable list of guests. The first single, 'Royal Flush' was released in March and includes vocals from Big Boi's Outkast partner Andre 3000 and Wu-Tang's Raekwon. Single number two, 'The World Is Too Big', will feature Mary J. Blige.

Last month, a ballet collaboration between Big Boi and The Atlanta Ballet debuted at the city's Georgia Fox Theatre. The rapper is now in talks with AEG and Live Nation to take the show on an international tour. No word on how this would affect the release of 'Sir Luscious Left Foot, Son Of Chico Dusty'.