Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, the debut album by OutKast, was released in 1994. The album, featuring live instrumentation and elements of funk and soul, addressed coming-of-age themes and urban life in the South. A critical and commercial success, the album helped distinguished Southern hip hop as a credible scene amid East Coast and West Coast dominance at the time. Music journalists regard it as an important release in hip hop and Atlanta's music scene. Available on tangelo color vinyl.