INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: B.o.B. (Bobby Ray) (by DJ Z)

February 10th, 2010 | By Rick From Chicago

B.o.B. (Bobby Ray)

In a day and age when delays are the rule rather than the exception, it takes a brave artist to immortalize his debut set’s release date in the title of a pre-album mixtape – especially when said date is still months away. Demonstrating that his boldness and willingness to take risks extend well beyond the studio walls, Best of the Booth award-winning Southern buzzmaker B.o.B has done just that; in addition to being a collection of dope tunes, his May 25th street album serves as a promise to his fans and a friendly reminder to the label brass.

With the tremendous success of lead single “Nothing on You,” as well as previously-released buzz tracks “Haterz Everywhere” and “I’ll Be in the Sky,” it’s a good bet
Bobby Ray

will be able to keep his vow and drop his long-awaited The Adventures of B.o.B LP on the appointed date. Either way, though, May 25 offers listeners plenty to enjoy in the meantime; featuring Kanye West-produced, Asher Roth-assisted leak “F*ck the Money,” Mobb Deep freestyle “The Biz” and much more, the critically-acclaimed set is available for free download at the artist’s official site.

In an exclusive interview with our own DJ “Z,” B.o.B steps into the Booth to discuss his patient yet very excited mindstate leading up to the arrival of his freshman set, his upcoming performance at this year’s Coachella festival, and why President Obama may already be a fan.

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