This is so REAL. A genuine fan pouring out his heart to someone he looks up to because he's afraid of him giving up on himself while simultaneously feeling like it's affirming all of his insecurities within himself as well 🩷
Yo, listen man, Andy I agree wit u, andre one of the best to do it, then that album felt insulting, but like you said its not our choice to pick what he releases, im currently doing the same thing as you with moving on from rap, except im questioning if i should even go into the game, and ur not gonna see this so who cares, i just want you to know (if u do see this) that im a really big fan of ur music, ur drive, ur creativity, all that. my first concert was life changing, i went to "Winter Jam" at gas south arena in 2023, u preformed there and it was the first time i ever thought about rapping as a career. anyways im just talking and it doesn't matter because you won't read it. THANK YOU FOR HAVING SUCH A BIG IMPACT ON MY LIFE.
This is the best song I’ve heard in a minute. Yes I’ve heard ALL of Kendrick’s new album. Yes I listen to new music every day. But this one is special. This is and will be one I come back to tomorrow, next week, and years to come. Thank you, Andy.
Great song. The looping visual was perfect as well. I felt like Andy hit the nail on the head when he talked about Andre’s “retirement” spotlighting our own insecurities. Thanks Andre for the music you’ve shared and thanks for showing us that there is always freedom to walk away and discover our own creative expressions.
I am 46 and I felt every word of this song. God bless three stacks for being him but I pray that God blesses us with Andre's words again. He is 100% a GOAT. I miss his voice. Never has there been someone like him.
Dude somebody’s got to put at length the crazy credit due this album musically, the production is so experimental while always still being on point. Brother, it sounds musically like what you always been aspiring to, that change the game type of sound, the I got the ball and no telling what move I might do type of run!!! Lyrically it cuts too man. Really enjoying this art. We need some forum length responses out here. Thank you for sharing the art brother.
This song is really capturing why you are my favourite artist. You can see and express your thoughts so respectfully, and through beautiful music. The self-awareness to be able to explain why you don’t like something because it reminds you of parts of yourself you fear is amazing. ❤
Man, this sample 'Boa' by Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes is so great. I’ve been listening to the song itself since like 2020. Great stuff, Andy. As someone who’s been listening since Neverland, this is one of the coolest projects I’ve heard from you. It’s awesome to really experience raw creativity. I’m pumped to see where you go next, man.
I swear I wanna like this Andre album When they announced it I got all excited "This artist I've admired is finally out of hiding Somehow, he got inspired, then decided to break his silence" But he told us he's staying silent Playing flute instead of rhyming I'm like, "Yeah, okay that's cool. I'm behind it, something different" But something's missing, it felt way off Felt like watching Jordan play baseball Then I got suspicious Like "Damn, André Did you let your inner critic win? Did you convince yourself that you isn't him? Do you got hard drives full of hidden gems Locked behind computers and won't let us in? And listen, you don't have to Yeah I get it man, but who am I supposed to listen to Lil' Who or another rapper with ghostwriters Whose only asset is that they visual With all due respect, I'm sort of pissed at you Because I been hearing things you said in interviews It's got me a bit confused Saying you too old to bring something new That isn't true, but who am I supposed to listen to? I'd rather hear from an 'old' you Than just be stuck with hearing all your old tunes But who am I? Just one of your pupils who got student pride Sometimes it feel like you dead, but you alive I just pray before the day that you truly fly You feel like the gift God gave you was fully utilized Maybe this is foolish pride Like, 'what do I think I'm doing?' I'm just a stranger out here asking this man for new music And you never listen to nobody but yourself so I know this is useless You dropped day "I" the height of G-Unit Man, that's gangsta You the ultimate non-conformist You kept pushing boundaries, exploring You taught us normal is boring That's the thing I love about you the most You reinvented yourself You raised the bar in what you expect in yourself But maybe the bar got so high that you can't even reach it Unsatisfied, start calling all your heaters 'decent', then you don't release it Honestly, it's hard to believe Because I heard all your features You got Killer Mike a Grammy Man, that joint was recent And look, no disrespect to him either But, dog, you tweaking This all speculation, I don't know the reason neither But my guess is that it's pressure It's probably easier to be a flute player Than one of the greatest rappers ever-ever (Forever-ever) And I know I'm sounding critical But if I'm coming clean, this got more to do with me and it isn't you Because you're an artist I aspire to Now you've gone and retired I think my deepest fears is that I see myself inside of you It's been three years and I been quiet too And all this time I been inside the stu' Everything I cook up feel 'meh' like it's kind of cool Got me really thinking like, 'damn, maybe my time is through' And you got nothing left to prove I'm still playing festivals To pay my team, and fund the dreams That I'm yet to execute And every day I'm less enthused To write a rhyme or bless the booth Every thought ain't fresh and new Like when I was 22 When music was the place I would express it through I was fighting for respect Rapping like the rent was due I wanted the world to love me Now a couple friends'll do Tell the truth, are these the thoughts you have? Is where you at where I'm headed to? So every year that I ain't heard from you The insecurities I'm working through feel like, for sure, they true So please don't take it personal But you moved on rap And I don't think I got the courage to Keep your heart, 3 Stacks, keep your heart Share your art, 3 Stacks, share your art Share your thoughts, 3 Stacks, share your thoughts" (Maybe I'll start, 3 Stacks, maybe I'll start) (Maybe I'll start, 3 Stacks, maybe I'll start) Maybe I'll start
@AndyMineo , I shook your hand and brought my wife to one of your concerts about 6-8 yrs ago. We’re about the same age. I can honestly say you are my favorite rapper and artist, I love your work and honesty. I hope you are well, I hope your career isn’t winding down, because I think these recent pieces show: you’re still as good as ever ever, and the tank still has plenty of gas left 🔥
True Honest Artistry Commentary.......im sure many agree with his perspective... refreshing for the Hip Hop culture. Who knows...might influence a collaboration. How cool would that be. 3 stacks and Andy Mineo!! 🤔🐐🐐
As a TikTok creative, I can relate to both being burnt out creatively and never wanting to stop creating. Is my platform for just season? What does Jesus want me to do? Lord, You have to be my Source or I’m just wasting my time. Feel like Andre probably had an identity crisis, and as a creator who enjoyed pushing limits, probably got scared of only being know for one thing. And while it’s good for him to pursue other outlets to stretch himself, what he really needs is the “rest for his soul” that only Jesus gives and have his identity locked up and set free in being a child of the Father. Anyways, just thoughts…
I love Andy Mineo, some of his albums are the best rap albums I ever heard. But my biggest criticism of him is that his music always sounds like whatever is popping at the time, but maybe that's his artistry. I feel like he listens to what is the currently trending and then decides to give his own take on it. This feels like a "Not Like Us" concept, but done way better of course since it's not an attack, it's more of a sort of brotherly encouragement. With that criticism aside, still one of the greatest rappers ever IMO.
I like the Hip Hop Andre but I’m also digging the ZEN Andre with the flute album. That MUZE is the ultimate use for anxiety, sleep, meditation, and sex.
Andy, I have been enjoying your music since the c-lite days. The new album is excellent. As far as rappers go, I do believe you’re at the top echelon. I say all that to lead up to this, so (if you even see this) you’ll understand that I’m not a hater. I would just love to see you go back to being 100% sold out to God. I understand completely how we get into a dry season. I’m just gonna say it. Your music is good without cussing. Adding a cuss word adds absolutely nothing to the song. We listen to you because we don’t like to hear that stuff and you’re as good as any rapper in the secular rap scene. This is not a rebuke. I genuinely care for you as a person and I pray that you get back into the presence of God and allow Jesus to be your motivation. We need you to lead us towards righteousness. God has put you where you are for a purpose. Love you, my bro
I swear, I like this Andy Mineo album fr
I think it’s an EP
wait is this on apple music?
Me too!!
@@colemagana8595it's only on souncloud and youtube😢
@@colemagana8595Nope.
This is a different level of artistry. Thank you Andy, I needed this. You are my 3 Stacks.
It certainly is good but the concept isn't new, j Cole let Nas down is a similar concept, just the other way around
this one the best lyrically
Definitely my favorite track from this whole release
This is so REAL. A genuine fan pouring out his heart to someone he looks up to because he's afraid of him giving up on himself while simultaneously feeling like it's affirming all of his insecurities within himself as well 🩷
Yeah this was deep I really liked it
Yo, listen man, Andy I agree wit u, andre one of the best to do it, then that album felt insulting, but like you said its not our choice to pick what he releases, im currently doing the same thing as you with moving on from rap, except im questioning if i should even go into the game, and ur not gonna see this so who cares, i just want you to know (if u do see this) that im a really big fan of ur music, ur drive, ur creativity, all that. my first concert was life changing, i went to "Winter Jam" at gas south arena in 2023, u preformed there and it was the first time i ever thought about rapping as a career. anyways im just talking and it doesn't matter because you won't read it. THANK YOU FOR HAVING SUCH A BIG IMPACT ON MY LIFE.
I ain’t reading all that 💀💀💀
This is the best song I’ve heard in a minute.
Yes I’ve heard ALL of Kendrick’s new album.
Yes I listen to new music every day.
But this one is special.
This is and will be one I come back to tomorrow, next week, and years to come.
Thank you, Andy.
My apologies Mr. Mineo, I knew you was fire but you raising the bar fr
Frfrfrfrfrf
Great song. The looping visual was perfect as well. I felt like Andy hit the nail on the head when he talked about Andre’s “retirement” spotlighting our own insecurities. Thanks Andre for the music you’ve shared and thanks for showing us that there is always freedom to walk away and discover our own creative expressions.
Wow... Now that's an expression in music.
Sheesh! This song represents the depth I wanna live at, regularly
I feel this whole album in so many ways, tears.
Christian Rap is so lucky to have Andy Mineo. His creativity is among the best rappers of all time. Love your art Andy, please never stop.
Andre needs to hear this🔥🔥🔥🔥
This man channeled every Andre 3000 fan. 💯🔥👑
I am 46 and I felt every word of this song. God bless three stacks for being him but I pray that God blesses us with Andre's words again. He is 100% a GOAT. I miss his voice. Never has there been someone like him.
That "EVA eva" was perfect.
As a graphic designer with big dreams this made me cry. Thank you, Andy.
Dude somebody’s got to put at length the crazy credit due this album musically, the production is so experimental while always still being on point. Brother, it sounds musically like what you always been aspiring to, that change the game type of sound, the I got the ball and no telling what move I might do type of run!!! Lyrically it cuts too man. Really enjoying this art. We need some forum length responses out here. Thank you for sharing the art brother.
the wordplay and flow is wild
This is great - the lyrics, the slow musical buildup, the visuals...I'm all for it.
3 Stacks has 24 hours to respond
Lol
This song is really capturing why you are my favourite artist. You can see and express your thoughts so respectfully, and through beautiful music. The self-awareness to be able to explain why you don’t like something because it reminds you of parts of yourself you fear is amazing. ❤
this one goes so hard, ive had this on loop for like 3 hours haha, I'm so glad you made another album
I felt similar waiting for Andy's music...Welcome Back
I love all of this.
this song shook me!
whoa…This one hits crazy
Andy mineo lowkey prophesied to me!!🙆♀️😌❤️🔥
Yo we all need this message❤️🙏
sheeeeesh this has to be my favorite of the new tracks. he still got it fr
Wow this is Exactly all i thought when i saw his interview as well
Well said sir. This is fire!!!! "Share your art 3Stacks! Share your art!" I felt that. It's bigger than 3000, feels like man in the mirror.
thank you andy for this piece of work. Thank You
Fantastic!
Man, this sample 'Boa' by Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes is so great. I’ve been listening to the song itself since like 2020. Great stuff, Andy. As someone who’s been listening since Neverland, this is one of the coolest projects I’ve heard from you. It’s awesome to really experience raw creativity. I’m pumped to see where you go next, man.
You spoke words I didn’t know were still unspoken. Respect 🫡
Andy, thanks for this. Like seriously.
Chills around the festival lines
I swear I wanna like this Andre album
When they announced it I got all excited
"This artist I've admired is finally out of hiding
Somehow, he got inspired, then decided to break his silence"
But he told us he's staying silent
Playing flute instead of rhyming
I'm like, "Yeah, okay that's cool. I'm behind it, something different"
But something's missing, it felt way off
Felt like watching Jordan play baseball
Then I got suspicious
Like
"Damn, André
Did you let your inner critic win?
Did you convince yourself that you isn't him?
Do you got hard drives full of hidden gems
Locked behind computers and won't let us in?
And listen, you don't have to
Yeah I get it man, but who am I supposed to listen to
Lil' Who or another rapper with ghostwriters
Whose only asset is that they visual
With all due respect, I'm sort of pissed at you
Because I been hearing things you said in interviews
It's got me a bit confused
Saying you too old to bring something new
That isn't true, but who am I supposed to listen to?
I'd rather hear from an 'old' you
Than just be stuck with hearing all your old tunes
But who am I?
Just one of your pupils who got student pride
Sometimes it feel like you dead, but you alive
I just pray before the day that you truly fly
You feel like the gift God gave you was fully utilized
Maybe this is foolish pride
Like, 'what do I think I'm doing?'
I'm just a stranger out here asking this man for new music
And you never listen to nobody but yourself so I know this is useless
You dropped day "I" the height of G-Unit
Man, that's gangsta
You the ultimate non-conformist
You kept pushing boundaries, exploring
You taught us normal is boring
That's the thing I love about you the most
You reinvented yourself
You raised the bar in what you expect in yourself
But maybe the bar got so high that you can't even reach it
Unsatisfied, start calling all your heaters 'decent', then you don't release it
Honestly, it's hard to believe
Because I heard all your features
You got Killer Mike a Grammy
Man, that joint was recent
And look, no disrespect to him either
But, dog, you tweaking
This all speculation, I don't know the reason neither
But my guess is that it's pressure
It's probably easier to be a flute player
Than one of the greatest rappers ever-ever (Forever-ever)
And I know I'm sounding critical
But if I'm coming clean, this got more to do with me and it isn't you
Because you're an artist I aspire to
Now you've gone and retired
I think my deepest fears is that I see myself inside of you
It's been three years and I been quiet too
And all this time I been inside the stu'
Everything I cook up feel 'meh' like it's kind of cool
Got me really thinking like, 'damn, maybe my time is through'
And you got nothing left to prove
I'm still playing festivals
To pay my team, and fund the dreams
That I'm yet to execute
And every day I'm less enthused
To write a rhyme or bless the booth
Every thought ain't fresh and new
Like when I was 22
When music was the place I would express it through
I was fighting for respect
Rapping like the rent was due
I wanted the world to love me
Now a couple friends'll do
Tell the truth, are these the thoughts you have?
Is where you at where I'm headed to?
So every year that I ain't heard from you
The insecurities I'm working through feel like, for sure, they true
So please don't take it personal
But you moved on rap
And I don't think I got the courage to
Keep your heart, 3 Stacks, keep your heart
Share your art, 3 Stacks, share your art
Share your thoughts, 3 Stacks, share your thoughts"
(Maybe I'll start, 3 Stacks, maybe I'll start)
(Maybe I'll start, 3 Stacks, maybe I'll start)
Maybe I'll start
"Damn." - Andy Mineo on every song on this EP.
i know right 😂 Like Andy is too comfortable in his faith
won't be long when he droppin F bombs. He's in his Underoath phase thinkin it's cool to curse
🤦🏾♀️
This was beautifully penned, sir. Welcome Back Andy🚀
brororoororororooooo this album is heattttt
AMAZING
This is AMAZING
Just wow. Listened to this with a migraine and it still hit 🤟
Someone get this to 3 stacks ears asap! This song needs to go viral
this is special!
God thank you. Been sayin that.
Wow. Just wow. ❤️
Real recognize real 👏🏽
I felt this. All of this. ☝🏾
Yo we about to get a craaaazy album! 🔥 🔥🔥
Yeah this my favorite one… 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Don’t you dare sit down and keep quiet. Look back , look to now and look to the future then let the Holy Spirit lead the gift in you !!!
Oh my God bro. 😭😭😭
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@AndyMineo , I shook your hand and brought my wife to one of your concerts about 6-8 yrs ago. We’re about the same age. I can honestly say you are my favorite rapper and artist, I love your work and honesty. I hope you are well, I hope your career isn’t winding down, because I think these recent pieces show: you’re still as good as ever ever, and the tank still has plenty of gas left 🔥
Andy is back
FIRE.
Andy writing verses like Kendrick. You made it my boy. You made it. This fire 🔥
damn, andrew.
I swear this gem came out of nowhere
dang bro
True Honest Artistry Commentary.......im sure many agree with his perspective... refreshing for the Hip Hop culture. Who knows...might influence a collaboration. How cool would that be. 3 stacks and Andy Mineo!! 🤔🐐🐐
As a TikTok creative, I can relate to both being burnt out creatively and never wanting to stop creating. Is my platform for just season? What does Jesus want me to do? Lord, You have to be my Source or I’m just wasting my time.
Feel like Andre probably had an identity crisis, and as a creator who enjoyed pushing limits, probably got scared of only being know for one thing. And while it’s good for him to pursue other outlets to stretch himself, what he really needs is the “rest for his soul” that only Jesus gives and have his identity locked up and set free in being a child of the Father. Anyways, just thoughts…
Gottdam this went so hard.
This is one of them ones right here
🔥🔥🔥‼️
This is COLDDD
This was so fire
My favorite track
It’s on repeat !! The beat and everything
Wow
Bro all these songs eating
"Ever, ever?"
This is classic!!! This Feels Like “Stan” without the toxic vibes… lol I Pray 3 Stacks writes back! 🙏🏾
Yo this hard
Actually my thoughts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love Andy Mineo, some of his albums are the best rap albums I ever heard. But my biggest criticism of him is that his music always sounds like whatever is popping at the time, but maybe that's his artistry. I feel like he listens to what is the currently trending and then decides to give his own take on it. This feels like a "Not Like Us" concept, but done way better of course since it's not an attack, it's more of a sort of brotherly encouragement. With that criticism aside, still one of the greatest rappers ever IMO.
Oh my gooodnesssss
I loovvee this beat so much. Is there any way I could do a remix???
Andy Mineo this is whole album is tuff. He Ain’t done
🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥
I like the Hip Hop Andre but I’m also digging the ZEN Andre with the flute album. That MUZE is the ultimate use for anxiety, sleep, meditation, and sex.
"lil Who" this right here is fire
Sheeeessshhhh.
Like Andre 3000 😊🤔
❤🕶
andy to me what andre to him
How far away he has fallen.
woah
I pray Dre 3 stacks and A.M. do it all for the love of Christ!
SHUT UP, ANDY IS SPITTIN
There goes, "we made it without cussing " 😢
Nah Andy cooked with this track
Andy, I have been enjoying your music since the c-lite days. The new album is excellent. As far as rappers go, I do believe you’re at the top echelon. I say all that to lead up to this, so (if you even see this) you’ll understand that I’m not a hater. I would just love to see you go back to being 100% sold out to God. I understand completely how we get into a dry season. I’m just gonna say it. Your music is good without cussing. Adding a cuss word adds absolutely nothing to the song. We listen to you because we don’t like to hear that stuff and you’re as good as any rapper in the secular rap scene. This is not a rebuke. I genuinely care for you as a person and I pray that you get back into the presence of God and allow Jesus to be your motivation. We need you to lead us towards righteousness. God has put you where you are for a purpose. Love you, my bro
Three Stacks needs the Holy Spirit…
At Andre 3000 ???? 😮
Dang i wish andy mineo and i got a collab set in
It's not on Spotify
Not yet
I hope you never work up the courage to leave rap❤️