B.o.B. ft. Playboy Tre and Meek Mill - "Epic"

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B.o.B. lands Andre 3000 and T.I. for "Strange Clouds" track

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For months, B.o.B. was out of the spotlight until he announced his work for his second album. Last month, B.o.B. announced his single with Lil Wayne, "Strange Clouds." Soon, B.o.B. announced his album would share the same name.

B.o.B. promised to have a number of high-profile collaborationso n his second release. Being T.I.'s artist, B.o.B. can have T.I. on any of his albums. Bobby Ray used this to his advantage and landed Tip for his new album.

In recent years, Andre 3000 has been one of the most-elusive artists in the game. Recently, B.o.B. was able to get Andre 3000 on his latest album. T.I.'s contribution will be a sample from Drake's 2010 track, "Fancy."

T.I.'s line "She play niggas like B.o.B. play the guitar," will make the hook of the song, as B.oB. actually plays the guitar. The new track is called "Play the Guitar."

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Behind the Scenes: B.o.B. ft. Playboy Tre and Meek Mill - "Epic"

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Lil Wayne wins 'Lyricist of the Year' at 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Upon getting out of prison, late last year, Lil Wayne promised fans he would take the game over. In 2008, Wayne dominated with his triple platinum Tha Carter III. Following numerous album delays, spanning from 2009, Wayne said Tha Carter IV would be released before the end of 2011.

The singles released from the album were "6 Foot 7 Foot," "John (If I Die Today)," featuring Rick Ross, "How to Love," and "She Will." It has been said more singles are coming, but they have yet to surface, nor has the "She Will" video. While Lil Wayne's singles dominated, he continued his span of guest appearances.

Lil Wayne appeared on Rick Ross' "9 Piece," Game's "Red Nation," Chris Brown's "Look at me Now," DJ Khaled's "Welcome to My Hood" and "I'm on One," Young Jeezy's "Ballin," and B.o.B.'s "Strange Clouds."

His solo efforts paired with his collaborations heled Lil Wayne take home the 'Lyricist of the Year' award at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards.

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DJ Drama ft. B.o.B. and Crooked I - "Take My City"

With Third Power on the way, this upcoming Tuesday, several tracks from DJ Drama's album are leaking. The latest leak is "Take My City," which features B.o.B. and Crooked I.

Listen to "Take My City" by DJ Drama ft. B.o.B. and Crooked I below:

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B.o.B. preps "Strange Clouds" for March 2012 release

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In recent weeks, B.o.B. has been all over the headlines. First, he announced his sophomore album. Later, B.o.B. announced his first single, featuring Lil Wayne, "Strange Clouds." B.o.B. also got into a little controversy along the way.

Still, B.o.B. had fans excited with the news about his new music. Soon, he revealed Strange Clouds would be the name of his new album. While he has new music, B.o.B. is taking a back seat to T.I. B.o.B. said he is in the studio, recording as Tupac would.

With his own album, many assumed B.o.B. would release it before the end of this year. But, with T.I. working on new music and new albums from heavyweights, Drake and Rick Ross, B.o.B. likely decided to hold off. He said his new album would probably be released in March of 2012.

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T.I. hosts Welcome Home party at Club Esso

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

A free man, once again, T.I. celebrated his freedom and his future. The Grand Hustle rapper hosted a party at Club Esso in his hometown of Atlanta.

T.I. took the stage and performed "What You Know," among other hits. Several other stars attended the party, including Maino, Grand Hustle label-mates, B.o.B. and Young Dro, Nelly, and DJ Drama.

Watch the video below:

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B.o.B. announces New Album's Title, "Strange Clouds"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following his success, last year, B.o.B. took some time off. B.o.B. continued to assure his fans he would be back with a new album in 2011. But, for most of the year, nothing came from B.o.B.

Signed to Grand Hustle, the label was focused more on their embattled CEO, T.I., coming out of prison. But, the man who kept the label in the spotlight was B.o.B. It was something that did not go unnoticed by T.I.

During the summer, T.I. announced he would release a new single. The single was titled "We Don't Get Down Like Y'all." On the song, T.I. recruited B.o.B. for contributions.

Late in the summer, B.o.B. updated fans on his work. B.o.B. announced he would release new music in the early fall of 2011. Last week, B.o.B. returned with his recent single, "Strange Clouds." The song features rap's current boss, Lil Wayne. Already, the song has become another chart-topping single for B.o.B., as all of his singles have topped the charts.

With another hit for the radio, B.o.B. has decided to name his album Strange Clouds.

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Jim Jonsin speaks on producing for T.I., Yelawolf, B.o.B., and Young Jeezy

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Anticipation for Tha Carter III reached new heights when Lil Wayne released "Lollipop," the first single from the album. The song topped the charts and the hip hop world was introduced to Jim Jonsin. Later that year, Jim Jonsin produced T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" hit.

Through his 2008 successes, Jim Jonsin quickly became one of the most-coveted producers in the game. Jim Jonsin currently has beats in store for many of the top artists in the game. Mary J. Blige and Wiz Khalifa are among the people Jim Jonsin has heat for.

While he is doing work for other artists, Jim Jonsin is also back working with T.I. Jim Jonsin said he tried to put together great music for T.I. to rap over. Calling the Grand Hustle CEO a genius, Jim Jonsin said he will follow T.I.'s vision. Acknowledging the hardships he has gone through, Jim Jonsin said he would help Tip get past them.

Aside from his work with T.I., Jim Jonsin revealed he went to Detroit. While in Detroit, Jim Jonsin went to the studio with Eminem and Yelawolf. Jim Jonsin revealed he did three songs with Yelawolf. The songs are titled "Alabama" and "Yeah, That Boy." Jonsin focused more on the "Alabama" track, saying it was an anthem for the state of Alabama and labeling it a smash.

Jim Jonsin was also the mastermind behind the "Strange Clouds" track with B.o.B. and Lil Wayne. Crediting the song as a good lead single, Jim Jonsin revealed he was not a fan of the record. Speaking on B.o.B.'s new album, Jim Jonsin said he has some good tracks. Jim Jonsin went on to say he feels B.o.B.'s new album will be better than his first album.

Young Jeezy has also been contacting Jim Jonsin for beats. Jim Jonsin said Young Jeezy will randomly call him up and ask for beats. Usually, he will quickly send Jeezy a beat and it ends up going unused. Because he likes him, as both an artist and person, Jim Jonsin said he is eager to hear Thug Motivation 103 and he hopes he has a track on the album.

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B.o.B. ft. Lil Wayne - "Strange Clouds" (snippet)

In his brief career, B.o.B. has released nothing but chart-topping singles. His "Strange Clouds" single, with Lil Wayne, has been the most-hyped song in his career. A portion of the song recently leaked.

Listen to "Strange Clouds" by B.o.B. ft. Lil Wayne below:

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B.o.B. ft. Lil Wayne - "Strange Clouds" trailer

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B.o.B. talks Odd Future feud, working with Lil Wayne, and T.I.

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, B.o.B. released his debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray. The album spawned three chart-topping hit singles. While T.I. was in prison, B.o.B. was setting records for the label. Now, T.I. is out and on the comeback trail, B.o.B. is also looking to follow-up on his own success.

Back in February, B.o.B. was dissed by Tyler, the Creator on his song, "Yonkers." Tyler, dissing two B.o.B. hits, said he wanted to crash the "fuckin airplane at thar faggot nigga bobby and stab Bruno Mars in his G*d-damn asophogas."

Bruno Mars laughed the disses off, while B.o.B. prepared for war, replying with a full diss record, "No Future." DJ Whoo Kid recently talked with B.o.B. during his show on Shade45. During the interview, B.o.B. discussed the current status on his feud with Tyler and Odd Future, his new single with Lil Wayne, and the legal issues of his boss, T.I.

Check out the interview below:
http://www.radioplanet.tv/bob-shade-45-sept11/

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Album Preview: DJ Drama - "Third Power"

By The Voice
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Since releasing Gangsta Grillz: The Album, in 2007, DJ Drama released the sequel in 2009. Currently, DJ Drama is gearing up for the release of his third album. The new album is properly titled Third Power and will be released in a little less than a month.

DJ Drama has been behind the scenes, over the past two years, waiting for the right moment to come back. For his latest album, DJ Drama has teamed up with many of the big names and some newcomers. Among the big names is Fabolous and among the newcomers is Freddie Gibbs.

Third Power is set to be released on October 10.

Track listing

  1. "Oh My" ft. Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, and Roscoe Dash
  2. "Rough" ft. Freddie Gibbs and Young Jeezy
  3. "Hand Of God" ft. Maino
  4. "Oh Baby" ft. Cam’ron, Vado, and Jaz
  5. "Never See You Again" ft. Wale and Talia Coles
  6. "Lay Low" ft. Meek Mill, Young Chris, and Freeway
  7. "Ain’t No Way Around It" ft. Future
  8. "Undercover" ft. J. Cole and Chris Brown
  9. "Everything That Glitters" ft. Pusha T and French Montana
10. "Me and My Money" ft. Gucci Mane
11. "So Paid" ft. Red Cafe and 2 Chainz
12. "Take My City" ft. B.o.B. and Crooked I
13. "Lockdown" ft. Ya Boy and Akon
14. "Oh My (remix)" ft.Trey Songz, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean

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B.o.B. speaks on leaving the Bar Tab

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Two days ago, B.o.B. was all over the news, after a story was reported about him intentionally not paying a bar tab. Following a performance in New York, B.o.B. and his team decided to party at the local bar, Level B. Due to his celebrity status, the bar quickly waited on him.

B.o.B. reportedly ordered several bottles of vodka. When it was time to leave, B.o.B. and his team left, without paying. At the time of their departure, B.o.B. and his team were chased into the street by the manager of the bar. The manager stated B.o.B.'s manager said they should be lucky B.o.B. did not charge them.

However, yesterday, B.o.B.'s manager was singing a different tune, having paid the bar tab, double. B.o.B.'s manager said they did not want to leave a bad image in New York. Now, B.o.B. has broken his silence on the situation. B.o.B. said he had no idea no one paid the tab at the Level B Bar. Despite his celebrity status, B.o.B. said he is always ready to pay the tab and would never simply walk out.

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B.o.B. - "Welcome to the Jungle (freestyle)"

B.o.B. is the latest rapper to flow over a Watch the Throne beat, as he freestyles over "Welcome to the Jungle."

Listen to "Welcome to the Jungle (freestyle)" by B.o.B. below:

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B.o.B. pays his Bar Tab in New York

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Yesterday, B.o.B. made news for attending the Level B Bar in New York. Following a performance at Cornell, the entire crew went to the bar. While there, B.o.B. ordered a number of drinks.

When it was time to pay the tab, B.o.B. and his team ducked out on the bill. The crew ended up being chased by the manager of the bar. B.o.B.'s manager said Level B was fortunate they did not charge them for appearing there.

Level B Bar said they would not take legal action against the rapper, but said they would be more careful in the way they treat celebrities. B.o.B.'s manager has had a change of heart and they paid $2,000 instead of the $1,060 they owed.

B.o.B.'s manager said they wanted to make things right with the bar. He also said he wanted to show the people of Cornell that B.o.B. was indeed a class act.

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B.o.B. refuses to pay $1,000 bar tab

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Grand Hustle rapper, B.o.B. is back in the headlines, but not because of his new music. B.o.B. was recently performing in New York and visited a bar. At the bar, Level B Bar, B.o.B. ordered $300 worth of bottles of Grey Goose.

In addition to the Grey Goose Vodka, B.o.B. was given a bottle of champagne. But, when it was time to pay, B.o.B. and his entourage left, without paying the bar. Their departure led to Anthony Vipond chasing them into the street.

Vipond, a waiter at the bar, said B.o.B.'s manager said they did the bar a favor by not charging them. Usually, when B.o.B. comes to the club, he is paid for his services. Vipond says things do not work like this in his town.

Level B Bar will not be taking legal action against B.o.B., but are likely to not give celebrities special treatment in the future. Since B.o.B. did not hurt them, financially, Level B Bar decided to let the situation end the way it did.

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B.o.B. ft. Playboy Trey and Meek Mill - "Epic"

B.o.B. is still hard at work on his upcoming sophomore album. In the meantime, before the album comes, B.o.B. will be dropping a number of tracks. This one, featuring Playboy Trey and Meek Mill, is called "Epic."

Listen to "Epic" by B.o.B. ft. Playboy Trey and Meek Mill below:

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B.o.B. close to completing New Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In an otherwise forgettable 2010, for Grand Hustle, B.o.B. was the shining bright light, holding things together. B.o.B. While T.I. was serving time in prison, B.o.B. was topping the charts. B.o.B. has topped the charts on each of his single releases.

During his time off, B.o.B. found himself, one of his singles, and collaborators, dissed by Tyler, the Creator. Earlier this year, B.o.B. replied to the diss, entering a full-fledged feud with Tyler. At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Tyler, the Creator admitted he hated their music, which led to the disses.

B.o.B. is working on a new album and he said the new album will sound like a cross between a mixtape and an album. Speaking on the new album, B.o.B. said the album is 90% complete. Describing the album as more mature, B.o.B. said he cannot wait for the fans to hear it.

The new album is said to be a happy medium between The Adventures of Bobby Ray and his mixtapes.

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Tyler, the Creator explains Bruno Mars disses

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Out of nowhere, Tyler, the Creator dissed B.o.B. and Bruno Mars on his "Yonkers" single. B.o.B. took offense to the diss and responded to Tyler, the Creator. Bruno Mars, on the other hand, laughed it off. However, Tyler, the Creator continued to take shots at Bruno Mars.

In his verse on Game's "Martians vs. Goblins," Tyler, the Creator raps of how "Bruno Mars is still getting fucked in the ass." This year, fans have learned Tyler, the Creator talks about almost every topic. But, for some reason, it seems as if Tyler, the Creator has taken a special interest in Bruno Mars.

At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Tyler, the Creator explained it. Going against Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars for the award of "Video of the Year," Tyler, the Creator said he would rather lose to Justin Bieber than Bruno Mars. When asked why he felt this way about Bruno Mars, Tyler said there was no real beef. However, Tyler, the Creator does happen to hate Bruno Mars' music.

All the negative things Tyler, the Creator says about Bruno Mars are only due to him hating the music the singer makes.

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