B.o.B Austin Music Hall Showcase at SXSW Music 2009

Saturday, March 21st 2009, Austin Music Hall, Austin, Texas




B.o.B hails from the city of Atlanta, Georgia or more specifically Decatur where according to the crooner, Lloyd its greater. But, for B.o.B, it wasnt all good as he knew early in life he was special and sought refuge from relentless schoolyard taunts in the only world he felt comfortable, hip-hop. In 3rd grade I got a copy of DMXs Its Dark & Hell Is Hot and I began to break down his songs. I discovered how his bars worked and figured out how to put verses together.

B.o.B has a unique talent in that he produces, writes, raps, arranges, and mixes his own music. He is a one stop music creation shop from top to bottom. This allows B.o.B the rare opportunity of recording with reckless abandon. It is a freedom that he willingly accepts. I am constantly coming up with songs and concepts because I want to sound different. Nobody made it by sounding like everyone else. This unique sound caught the attention of two industry heavyweights, Jim Jonsin and TJ Chapman, who are poised to make the rest of the world believers.

or most artists, achieving platinum status by selling over 1 million units is a huge accomplishment. But, B.o.B understands when Andre 3000 states wealth is the term, rich is around the corner from the curb. So, B.o.Bs mission is to have a diamond selling debut album by moving 10 million units. But, with great sales comes great responsibility. I accept my responsibility as an idol. I understand that kids look up to rappers and emulate everything that they do. Thats why I want to relay positive messages but in a way that makes it easy to digest. Which is why B.o.B's myspace page found at http://www.myspace.com/bobatl is a popular locale.

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[pixxamonster7]

i remember this show. ive been a B.o.B fan ever since

[bunnymynost]

This was great.

Are you guys going to post any footage of Flashmen?