At a recent Atlanta performance, Motion Family’s cameras catch Yela performing “Good To Go” and B.o.B. & Playboy Tre running through “Bet I” for the hometown crowd. That’s the factual stuff.

What I actually saw was a performer who’s eclipsed what he was already able to do last year, and do it independently for the most part. His (and his team’s) work ethic and ability to draw large audiences to shows basically Read the rest of this entry »

I was supposed to be hitting up a Clipse performance tonight but the weather didn’t permit. I made it about 1/18th of a mile before I slid off into the grassy median. With an assist from a helpful fellow with a chain and a spare tow hitch, it was back to the crib I came. Since I cannot party, therefore I blog and share this new Bobby Ray. Off his upcoming May 25th mixtape which drops next week. The correlation is the track features Kanye’s production, originally done for a young lady named Aura and her song, which featured the Brothers Thornton. Shake knew that, not me.

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Download — B.o.B Feat. Asher Roth – “F*ck The Money” (Prod. by Kanye West) (Radio Rip)

Throwing this one out there as well. Another radio freestyle that B.Rich sent earlier in the week but I didn’t have time to post.

Download — B.o.B – Live Radio Freestyle (Foxxy 99 NC)

H/T: LA Leakers via 2DB x B.Rich

How do you celebrate finally getting a release date for your album (and simultaneously hold the suits accountable)? Release a mixtape, marked with said date as the title. May 25th releases February but go ahead and start setting aside a few dollars as the actual date is the emancipation of Bobby Ray’s music to retail outlets. Read the rest of this entry »

Professors have to walk a fine line when it comes to giving praise to their students. Not enough positive reinforcement and the student becomes resentful, frustrated that the work is not being recognized. Too much and the student can get cocky, feeling like they’ressomehow owed special treatment and no longer needs to prove themselves. So maybe it was a bad idea to bestow so much worship on the 2009 freshman class. As soon as their images graced the cover of XXL, they were each anointed saviors to the rap game in his own way. For the most part, the music has been stellar. But overall, the attitudes; the “respect-me-or-else” mentality has been the Achilles’ heel to most of the rookie camp. Read the rest of this entry »

Tre and Bobby, Bobby and Tre. B.Rich sent over this audio of the dynamic duo doing their thing over the Kanye x Daft Punk jawn. Read the rest of this entry »

A Motion Family presentation.

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“It all started off on Candler Road…”

Even if you haven’t noticed, Bobby’s path & music has probably covered more ground than any other of XXL’s freshmen. No, not in iTunes downloads, records sold or not even critical acclaim for that matter. Read the rest of this entry »

As promised, EA Sports delivers a round of songs for the mixtape including never before heard tracks from 88-Keys, Afrika Bambaataa, B.o.B, David Banner, De La Soul, dead Prez, Matt & Kim, Murs, Pete Rock, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Zion I and more. Read the rest of this entry »

With the release of NBA Live 10 less than one day away, the folks @ GFCNY sent over this commercial featuring Mickey & Bobby’s “Mind Blowin’” track. Read the rest of this entry »

Bobby Ray stopped by the Chi last week and did two shows: one at the House of Blues and another at Columbia College. He tore the house down both nights, commading the stage with each show. I was able to attend both and speak to Mr. Ray about myriad of topics including some details on his album, his thoughts on the recent Goodie Mob reunion performance, his mishaps with Atlantic and a super-secret song featuring Coldplay and T.I. Read the rest of this entry »

Instead of dropping several videos in separate posts, this Monday morning, we shall condense. Let us begin.

I’ll start with the one that’s been in my head since watching & listening to it this morning. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though I’m not privy to where or how this one came about, let’s assume that it’s material prepared for Bobby’s debut…and ultimately chosen not to be debuted for whatever reason. Read the rest of this entry »

…So I’ll be on the raaadioooo.”

So, somehow I’m writing a post on Pitbull. Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Prop Jay

To be honest I can’t say I know much, or anything, about Cobra Starship. What I do know though is that I fucks wit Bobby Ray and generally just his name on a track is good enough reason to check it out. Read the rest of this entry »

Bobby Ray & crew might be some of the hardest working dudes in the business right now, keeping a relentless touring schedule. Read the rest of this entry »