Known primarily for his heavy smokers anthem, 'Cloud 9', and the frenetic energy of his song 'Haterz Everywhere', B.o.B scored a record deal with Atlantic Records while he was still in high school. Now, the teen-aged rap phenomenon is ready to bring his genre-bending style nationwide with his highly anticipated debut, 'B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray'.
The catchy first single 'Nothin' On You', which hit #1 in Singapore and in the US, epitomizes this diverse album of hip-hop and pop. Of the 13 tracks here, eight are collaborations and the names are impressive.
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo continues to move outside of his circle on 'Magic' and Lupe Fiasco impresses on 'Past My Shades'. Perhaps the biggest curveball is 'Airplanes', his second #1 hit in Singapore, which taps Paramore's siren Hayley Williams for a tale of longing and nostalgia.
|