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Review: B.o.B, “The Adventures of Bobby Ray”

Posted on December 11, 2010 by plugoneboss

B.o.B, The Adventures of Bobby Ray Atlantic On his long-awaited debut album, B.o.B’s “Bobby Ray” persona – the pop half of his rapper/singer personality – emerges with a vengeance. He bookends rhymes with earnest, dreamy vocals like “Let Me Fall” … Continue reading →

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Rap’s new generation

Posted on August 15, 2010 by plugoneboss

When I posted my article on the so-called “Blog Rap’s Second Wave” yesterday, I realized I haven’t posted other entries from my Rap Is Not Pop column for Rhapsody. Actually, I didn’t re-post this one because I wasn’t happy with … Continue reading →

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The residue: B.o.B

Posted on April 29, 2010 by plugoneboss

This piece on B.o.B was published in the April 28 issue of the San Francisco Bay Guardian. ————————————– The residue B.o.B and an era of hip-hop that’s pop, pop, and more pop “Drug boys steady shooting. The streets don’t give … Continue reading →

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