Is Outkast Better Then P-Funk/Parliment or James Brown?

[moe.ron]

There is a big argument wether or not Outkast is as good as P-Funk/Parliment and James Brown in another board. My argument is that Outkast is a good band, but let's compare this 20 years down the road. It's too early, beside, Outkast cannot even walk the grounds Bootsy Collins steps in. What do you think?

[sigtau305]

I grew up listening to the P-Funk sound of George Clinton and Co. for a long time. OutKast might be in the Same Category with Parliment and James Brown, but they're not quite better than them just yet. maybe another 10-20 years down the road.

[Sistermadly]

Better? No. Heir apparent? Quite possibly, if they play their cards right.

Actually, I'd put it at P-Funk > Prince > Outkast.

[Senusret I]

Better????? Hellllllll to the naw.

James Brown is like.....I mean, there is no comparison. So many of today's artists were inspired by him, yet are so different. But I would never say Outkast was better.

P-Funk/Parliament....they are good. Not my favorite type of music. I would put Outkast in their category, definitely. But I get this feeling that Andre' is basically ripping off the gimmicky aspect of P-Funk and Parliament. (Which were sorta gimmicky themselves, but back then it was original.)

The music is on point, but Outkast definitely isn't there yet.

[Rudey]

Of course they're not there yet. Why are people so taken by them??

People don't understand how hard it is to dominate a scene like some of these people.

Prince not only revolutionized but was so new.

So was Outkast, Michael Jackson, etc.

PFunk...no comparison whatsoever.

-Rudey

[Senusret I]

Originally posted by BobbyTheDon
lets not forget Earth Wind and Fire...

...and Heart and Water!

PUAHHAHAAHAH!

GOOOOO PLANET!

[moe.ron]

How can I forget about The Time.