B.o.B - So Good [Prod. by Ryan Tedder]

I was wondering when we were going to hear B.o.B's first crossover track from his new album Strange Clouds. He linked up with One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder for "So Good," a song that's got the potential to take over the radio with the same fury as "Nothing On You." Check out the stream below, and make sure you cop it on iTunes if you want the download



Purchase: B.o.B - So Good
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Previously: B.o.B - So Good [Video Teaser]

B.o.B - So Good [Video Teaser]

B.o.B's "Strange Clouds" has had a great run, already earning the ATLien a platinum plaque.  Hopefully his next single "So Good" does just as well when it drops on iTunes on Feb. 21st.  For now, catch a video preview of the official second single below, and let me know what you think about B.o.B's selection in the comments below!



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Previously: B.o.B Announces New Single & Strange Clouds Push Back

B.o.B Announces New Single And "Strange Clouds" Pushback

B.o.B took to Twitter last night to give his fans an update on his sophomore LP Strange Clouds.  First came the bad news. The album has been pushed back again from March 13 to May 1st.  However, the next single "So Good" should be dropping this Tuesday AND "Strange Clouds" has officially gone platinum. Guess you'll just have to keep E.P.I.C. in rotation for the time being!

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Previously: Trae Tha Truth ft. B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar + More - I'm On 2.0

Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

If you thought the original version had a lot of features, you ain't heard nothing yet! "I'm On 2.0" showcases Trae Tha Truth rhyming over a "Return of The Mack" sample with Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison. Hit up the comments and tell me whose verse you liked best! I vote Kendrick.

Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

Download: Trae Tha Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T, Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison

Trae - I'm On 2.0 Lyrics

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Previously: B.o.B ft. Trae Tha Truth & Future - How Bout Dat [Music Video]

B.o.B ft. Young Jeezy & T.I. - Strange Clouds (Remix) [Music Video]

B.o.B keeps his lead single alive with the video to the "Strange Clouds" remix.  Unlike the visuals to the original, this music video is more about having fun than identifying a natural disaster.  Check out the T.I. and Young Jeezy-featured visuals below!



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Previously:

• B.o.B ft. Future & Trae Tha Truth - How Bout Dat [Music Video]
• Tyga ft. Young Jeezy, T.I., Wale, Meek Mill & Fabolous - Rack City (Remix)
• Future ft. T.I. - Magic (Remix) [Music Video]

B.o.B - How Bout Dat ft. Future & Trae Tha Truth [Music Video]

B.o.B, Future and Trae Tha Truth are simply having a crazy night out on this new music video to the EPIC commercial track "How Bout Dat." Strange Clouds is coming this spring!



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Previously:

• B.o.B - Strange Clouds (Remix) ft. T.I. & Young Jeezy
• Future - Astronaut Status [New Mixtape]
• Trae Tha Truth - King Of The Streets Freestyles [New Mixtape]

B.o.B - Strange Clouds (Remix) feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy

I knew it was only a matter of time before T.I. jumped on B.o.B's "Strange Clouds." To make it better, a more than slightly inebriated Young Jeezy hopped on the remix too, building even more anticipation for B.o.B's upcoming sophomore album. Listen below and let me know what you think about part deux!

B.o.B - Strange Clouds (Remix) feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy [Mobile Friendly Stream/Download]

Download: B.o.B - Strange Clouds (Remix) feat. T.I. & Young Jeezy

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Previously:

• B.o.B & Waka Flocka - Fist Pump [Studio Session]
• 2 Chainz feat. T.I. - Spend It (Remix) [Music Video]
• Young Jeezy feat. Fabolous & Jadakiss - OJ [Behind The Scenes]

B.o.B & Waka Flocka - Fist Pump [Studio Session]

When rappers announce who they're working with, they may tweet it, say it in an interview, or drop an edited studio session video after the recording has taken place.  B.o.B and Waka Flocka are taking it a step further by being completely transparent and Ustreaming their collaboration for their party track "Fist Pump" live.

Watch the recording session below, and let me know what you think about the ATLiens' collab! Also, if you get all the way through just let me know. Does Waka write his rhymes down before he raps them? Thanks.



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Previously:

• B.o.B - Play The Guitar feat. Andre 3000
• Ludacris feat. Waka Flocka Flame - Rich & Flexin [Music Video]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 15: It's A New Year Baby!

It's been a while but Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio is back right in time for the new year! To celebrate 2012 AND the 6 Month Anniversary of the site, I decided to put straight party tracks on this mix.  If you're looking for more indie tracks, check out the other editions!

Thank you all for all of your support since I launched the site.  This has been a huge learning experience and I'm still not close to bringing Gangstas Use Emoticons to its peak.  I appreciate all you gangstas for riding with me through all the music, mixes, videos (and typos), and I'd love to hear any feedback that you have!

Enjoy! Tracks from Nas, Ludacris, Wale, 50 Cent, Jay-Z & Kanye West, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Andre 3000, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and more!!


Previously: Gangstas Use Emoticons, Radio. Vol. 14 

T.I. - F*ck Da City Up [New Mixtape]

T.I. is making sure that he starts off the new year right by dropping his new mixtape Fuck Da City Up right at the stroke of midnight.  From the sounds of the Jeezy title track, Clifford means BUSINESS.  Check out Fuck Da City Up below, and have a Happy New Year, gangstas! It's been a great 6 months with you so far!

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Previously: T.I. - F*ck Da City Up [Mixtape Artwork + Trailers]

B.o.B feat. Andre 3000 - Play The Guitar

A week ago, B.o.B let loose of a snippet of his highly anticipated collaboration with Andre 3000, "Play The Guitar." Now, the full song is out, and let the debates commence.  B.o.B mentioned in a recent interview that his collaboration with Andre 3000is like a passing of torch from the Outkast legend to the ATL sophomore. Did he do the Salaam Remi production justice, or did 3000 steal the spotlight?

B.o.B - Play The Guitar feat. Andre 3000 (Mobile Friendly Stream)
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Previously:

• B.o.B - Strange Clouds feat. Lil Wayne [Music Video]
• Ke$ha feat. Andre 3000, T.I. Wiz Khalifa & Lil Wayne- Sleazy 2.0 Remix

B.o.B - Play The Guitar feat. Andre 3000 [Snippet]

"Now she play these suckers just like B.o.B play the guitar" -T.I.

B.o.B mentioned in a recent interview that his collaboration with Andre 3000 is like a passing of torch from the Outkast legend to the ATL sophomore.  Check out a snippet of their collab "Play The Guitar" before it's released on December 27th!

B.o.B - Play The Guitar ft. Andre 3000 [Snippet]


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Previously:

• B.o.B - Strange Clouds feat. Lil Wayne [Music Video]
• Ke$ha feat. Andre 3000, T.I., Wiz Khalifa & Lil Wayne - Sleazy 2.0 (Remix)

New Music Video: B.o.B feat. Lil Wayne - Strange Clouds

After all of the drama surrounding the video shoot, access has finally been granted to the music video for B.o.B's lead single from his sophomore album. Watch below as he, Lil Wayne (and T.I.) thrive under the "Strange Clouds" as others run in fear.



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Previously: B.o.B Officially Announces Joint Album With T.I. [VIDEO]

B.o.B Says Joint Album With T.I. Is Officially In The Works [VIDEO]

B.o.B hinted about a joint album with T.I. earlier, but when he sat down with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 he confirmed that The Man & The Martian is already in the works.  Watch the video below as B.o.B also talks about his new mixtape E.P.I.C. and tells Angie how much work he's done for his sophomore album.



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Previously: B.o.B - E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) [New Mixtape]

B.o.B - EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial) [New Mixtape]

Since B.o.B understands that Every Play Is Crucial, he's dropping off some heat free for the people before his sophomore album Strange Clouds hits the shelves. With features ranging from Mos Def to 2 Chainz, it's guaranteed that there's gonna be something on here for you to love.

Check out the full tape below, which features damn near everyone including T.I., Meek Mill, Playboy Tre, Roscoe Dash, Mos Def, Eminem, 2 Chainz and more!

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Previously: B.o.B Performs "Strange Clouds" With The Roots [VIDEO]

B.o.B Performs "Strange Clouds" With The Roots Live On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

B.o.B stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and gave a great performance of his latest single "Strange Clouds" from his upcoming album of the same name.  Look for the music video to be out soon!



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Previously: B.o.B says Andre 3000 Passes Him The Torch On Their Strange Clouds Collab [VIDEO]

Andre 3000 Passes B.o.B The Torch On Strange Clouds [VIDEO]

GY312 of GoWhereHipHop sat down with B.o.B during his Chicago listening party for his upcoming album Strange Clouds and talked to him about how he got his start.  Watch below as he also talks about his Andre 3000 collab, which B.o.B feels is a passing of the torch from the Outkast legend to the Grand Hustle ATLien!



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Previously: B.o.B Comments on Heavy D's Passing & Reveals New Mixtape [VIDEO]

B.o.B Comments On Heavy D's Passing & Reveals New Mixtape [VIDEO]

Since B.o.B's sophomore LP Strange Clouds won't drop until 2012, the ATLien announced that he'll be dropping a new mixtape called E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) to hold the people over.  Watch the full interview below where Chicago's WGCI gets B.o.B to comment on Heavy D's passing and the content of his next album.



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Previously: BTS of B.o.B's "Strange Clouds" Video Shoot

Behind The Scenes of B.o.B's "Strange Clouds" Video Shoot [VIDEO]

While taping exclusive behind the scenes footage of B.o.B's "Strange Clouds" video shoot, RollingOut captured a Worldstar Hip Hop moment that ensued when a fight broke out in Southwest Atlanta right in the middle of the set.  Check out the action below, and also hear B.o.B explain the concept behind the song and the video.



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Previously: New Music Video: B.o.B ft. Playboy Tre - F**ked Up

New Music Video: B.o.B - F**ked Up ft. Playboy Tre

B.o.B continues filling the net with more music in preparation for his album Strange Clouds with the promotional music video, "F**ked Up." B.o.B reaches out to his Grand Hustle patna Playboy Tre for this video capturing their trip to China. Strange Clouds coming soon!





Previously: New Music Video: B.o.B ft. Playboy Tre & Meek Mill - EPIC