“Strange Clouds,” B.o.B.’s sophomore effort, triumphantly occupies the rapper-singer’s niche for breeding a fusion of heterogeneous sound and vigor to create top-20 hits, as seen in his debut EP, “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray.” Signature rap-pop gems permeate through the album as the Grammy-nominated artist preaches about the lessons learned from soul searching, love and living the luxurious life. Each tune conjures its own astounding element, following the precedent set by the album’s first track, “Bombs Away,” which features the soothing voice of actor Morgan Freeman. Acoustic plucks, dubstep beats and collaborations from an array of notable artists accent B.O.B.’s unique rap style and the album’s worldwide appeal. With his second successful construction of a cohesively varied album, B.o.B. is the top contender for the face of modern hip-hop music.
Grade: A
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