B.o.B Gifts Fans With Fire Album, "Southmatic"

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Fans thought B.o.B.'s final album was "NAGA," but the rapper brings the heat with his latest.

B.o.B is not messing around on Southmatic. The Southern-bred rapper delivers an album that has minimal features outside from appearances by hip hop legend Grandmaster Caz and spiritualist Brother Panic. Many fans fell in love with B.o.B. because of his catchy, radio-friendly singles like  "Nothin On You" and "Airplanes," and while that Bobby Ray was endearing, B.o.B. uses Southmatic to deliver a more hip hop-heavy album that further displays his skills as an emcee.

"Frankie Limon," a track that samples the legendary singer Frankie Lymon, is one of the stand out songs on Southmatic. Not only is the production of that single straight fire, B.o.B. spits unapologetic lyrics that are sure to ruffle a few feathers. Tracks like "Southmatic," "6 in the Morning," "Ol' Dirty Bastard," "Magic Number," and pretty much most of the remainder of the record integrates old school tracks that are familiar to true hip hop lovers. This creates an album that highlights the rapper's skills while paying homage to classic hip hop that stems from an era where lyricism was at the forefront of determining talent. If you thought NAGA was his last...think again. Check out Southmatic and let us know what you think of B.o.B.'s latest effort.

Tracklist

1. The Elephant
2. Soul Glo
3. I’m Bad
4. Magic Number
5. 6 in the Morning
6. Ray Charles
7. UFO ft. Grandmaster Caz
8. Throne Air
9. Drinks On Me
10. Frankie Limon
11. Ol’ Dirty Bastard
12. Southmatic
13. Organized Crime
14. Grand Herbalizer ft. Brother Panic
15. I Still Love You
16. Soul Glo (Extended Version)


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.