Boom Track 2 "Ray Bands" begins without any delay. This Track is about his signature shades that he likes to wear (Ray-Bans) and how all the ladies like him as if he were the shades. In this track he speaks on how the "groupies" want him now that he is a international superstar and how he is living the life. The beat rides really nice in the car, nice bass for the trunk. Also has a nice breakdown where he sings a little bit, which i like, because i like his diversity to rap,sing,play instruments,and produce. The song also is really nice in headphones, which a lot of songs lack because of low level production. This is one of my fav's on the project.
On Track 3 "So Hard To Breathe" BoB talks about how its hard to breathe with all of the stress of the music game and where he came from all the way til now. He shows that he is very humble and doesn't mind letting you know that he came the bottom as he says "its a long way from beating pots and pans". If you like a pop/hip hop sort of track with great production and use of instruments and beat patterns then you will love this track.
Track 4 "Both of Us" featuring Taylor Swift starts off very nice with her singing the simple but complex hook accompanied by a nice guitar line, saying she wishes she was strong enough to lift both of us instead on just her. This track he talks about how the simple things should matter over worrying about how we look and act as if it matters because we are all in the same boat at the end of the day. Basically the song highlights how everyone is not meant for greatness as it pertains to money,power, and fame and how we should all come together so we all can live life. This one is another one of my favorites, a definite must listen to.
The next song, the First single on the album that was released, "Strange Clouds" features the newly-found skateboarder Lil Wayne. This one is simply that head bobbing,crazy beat in the trunk, and crazy lyrics that we are accustomed to hearing from BoB as well as Lil Wayne. Im not a big fan of the Post-Carter 2 Lil Wayne but he actually did his thing on "Strange Clouds". The team put together a great drop for the first single. Another Fav off the album.
"So Good" Is proving to be one of BoB's breakout songs off the album. I have heard it on a couple of different commercials, which proves that although its a bit commercial it still can be listened to by audiences of all ages and ethnicities. Personally i like the song, its a nice riding around on a summer day with the top back type of song.
"Arena" features Chris Brown and "Tha King" T.I. talks about how BoB is still hearing doing the same thing he has being doing since he started, jus now with a lot more paper to go along with it. BoB's verse are nice as he brings it through-out the entire album. T.I. hops on the beat and gives us what we expect from "Tha King" nothing special in my opinion though. And Chris Brown on the hook doesn't impress me compared to What i have been hearing from him such as on DJ Khaled's "Take It To The Head" and Chris's "Strip". But all in all the track is still nice, if i had to say which track i liked the least, this would be it
"Out Of My Mind" featuring the one and many Nicki Minaj, It is probably exactly what you expect if you was to think of Nicki on a track with anybody, Very different. The title of the song says it all, because on this one they both are out of their minds lyrically in a good way. As i said with Lil Wayne I'm not a big fan of Nicki and her music is not my "cup of tea" per say, but i know that a lot people will really enjoy this one and this will defiantly be one of the songs they shoot a video for.
"Never Let You Go" Featuring Ryan Tedder, "Chandelier" featuring Laurana Mae, and "Circles" are all tracks more so for the "I love when BoB sings more than he raps" type of fans. These particular songs are going to be great songs to mix into the lineup of songs when he goes on tour for the album. Great quality songs to listen to in your headphones and to vibe to.
"Just A Sign" Featuring his long time partner Playboy Tre is one of my favs. The beat is nice as well as the hook. Nice mellow slowed down type of feel to this one. I think a lot of people sleep on Playboy because they really don't know who he is, but in my opinion i like him, his "wordplay" and style of rap i enjoy to hear. They both give you and sit back and chill, smoke or drink something, kind of vibe on this one
BoB finishes up the album with "Castles" featuring Trey Songz and "Where Are You". Don't care to much for the hook on "Castles" but he verse are nice. On "Where Are You" BoB raps against his alter ego bobby ray as he talks in the perspective of a fan feeling like he has let the fame and money get to him and isn't putting out what they are used to hearing. Nice way to end the album.
All in all the album gets a 9 out of 10 in my opinion. The production,Beats,Verses, Features, make this album a must Buy and Listen to. If your a fan of B.o.B then i suggest you go support and cope this one. Even if your not a fan per say i still recommend this to all music lovers, because this is great music. So let me know what you think of my first review and of the album by leaving your comments, i appreciate it
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