B.o.B 1xtra Live

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16:00 - 17:45 // Next up: Newsbeat

Sat 25 September
Wembley Arena

B.o.B

Laid back hip hop

21-year old rapper and producer B.o.B grew up in the musical hub of America - Atlanta, and began his career at the age of 17 when he performed at a showcase at T.I.'s nightclub. His self-produced track Cloud 9 got him noticed by the music industry and he signed his first deal as a teenager.

The artist also known as Bobby Ray Simmons released his debut single Haterz Everywhere three years ago, along with a number of mixtapes. But it was 2010 that saw him catapulted to mainstream stardom, with 2 UK number 1 singles with Nothin’ On You and Airplanes, and of course his tune-filled album The Adventures Of Bobby Ray. He has also been featured on a billboard in New York’s Times Square and has worked with the likes of T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Bruno Mars and Eminem.

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Main Stage

Saturday 25th September

Webchat

On the night we had a live webchat with B.o.B - read the transcript of our chat below.

  • ok, B.o.B is here now!Host8:46
  • HEEEY B.O.BHelen Cooper8:47
  • B.O.B I love youAshlie8:47
  • i think your amazing and i love youGuest8:47
  • Vickey_Host: B.o.B is sitting here to answer your questions!Host8:47
  • how was it working with bruno marsseb8:47
  • Vickey_Host: Bruno Mars is quite the comedian, I don't think people realise it yet, but he's a very funny person!Host8:48
  • B.o.B omg i actually love you! ♥xPipNDUBZ8:48
  • would you colab with ndubz?ndubz_elle8:48
  • are you single? :)KIMMIEEEEE8:48
  • B.o.B: If you want me to be! ;-)Host8:49
  • hey B.O.B ur so amazing ;) when r u on tour?Francesca =)8:49
  • B.o.B: Yes, I possibly could!Host8:49
  • B.o.B: I'm coming to the UK in November, to open for Paramore!Host8:49
  • B.o.B where did you get your shoes from? there amazingConnor Stapley8:49
  • B.o.B: I got them from a well-known sports brand!Host8:50
  • B.O.B who would you like to work with ?Ashlie8:50
  • B.o.B: I would like to collab with Bjork - I feel like she's very outside of the box like I am.Host8:50
  • Hu is ur fav RapperAmra_N-Dubz8:50
  • B.o.B: DMX because I learned how to rap from himHost8:51
  • have you met Haley Williams yet?Joe Ruby8:51
  • B.o.B: Yes, I finally met her at the VMAs - she a good person, she has such a wonderful energy around her!Host8:51
  • what is your favourtie song ?Joseph william Cook8:51
  • B.o.B: Of all-time - it would have to be Eminem's The Way I Am, but I like to keep it special and not listen to it all the time.Host8:53
  • Hey B.o.B you were great on stage :) what is your inspiration for your music ?Joshh8:53
  • B.o.B: I love performing for the crowd, it's like a dance, like dancing with the audience.Host8:54
  • B.o.B we all love your music, but what inspires you to write your songs??J.J8:54
  • B.o.B: Life experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly!Host8:54
  • would you ever date a fan? ;)lauraa!8:54
  • B.o.B: If she was of age and she was really a fan!Host8:55
  • How did you get into the music industry? :)Simon8:55
  • B.o.B: I got signed when I was 17 years old to Atlantic Records (am 21 now) - I actually walked intio the office and gave an audition.Host8:56
  • What was it like having such a huge crowd at your fingertips ?ben8:56
  • B.o.B: It's ALMOST the best feeling in the world!!! LOL ;-)Host8:57
  • Vickey_Host: *blush*Host8:57
  • are you single B.o.B.KIMMIEEEEE8:57
  • B.o.B: If you want me to be!!Host8:57
  • Who would u love to work with???Danny8:58
  • B.o.B: Bjork!Host8:58
  • Are you planning to work with more UK artists?Chris C8:58
  • B.o.B: Yes, I am planning on working with UK artists - no one in particular, but I want to combine US and UK influences.Host8:58
  • B.O.B - Best Performance of the night so far - loving your workMatt8:59
  • hey BOB how long did it take to write nothing on you ??andrew8:59
  • B.o.B: I was sitting down with Bruno and it took about 4 hours and 2 studio sessions!Host8:59
  • B.o.B: Honestly my career would not exist without the fans, so thank you for helping me create B.o.B and follow me on Twitter @bobatl. xxHost9:00
  • Vickey_Host: B.o.B is GORGEOUS and so charming and polite!Host9:02
  • Vickey_Host: I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did!Host9:02
  • Vickey_Host: I tried to get through as many of your questions as poss!Host9:03
  • Vickey_Host: B.o.B's mangaer is here - B-Rich - any questions for him!Host9:12
  • B-Rich, were you always confident b.o.b would make it as big as he has?Jacob Young9:13
  • B.o.B manager: I saw at the age of 11 and I saw the potential of him being big.Host9:14
  • Any news on a new album Mr B-Rich?DevonshireDuck9:14
  • B.o.B manager: We're recording in January and touring Europe in the new year.Host9:15
  • Dear Mr B.o.b Manager ....can i be <a href="http://B.OB" target="_blank">B.OB</a> personal assistant ...pretty please =) lol!LAILA9:15
  • B.o.B manager: He already has one! You're a month too late!Host9:15
  • How did you find B.O.BStephanii3 :)9:15
  • B.o.B manager: My mother and his mother were friends and I was a mentor for him to get better grades in school.Host9:15
  • What is BOB really like?Alex9:16
  • B.o.B manager: He's a kid who loves music - he's very nice and down to earth - he hasn't changed - he's the same person he was when I first met him.Host9:16
  • B.o.B manager: For more info on B.o.B - check out his official websiteHost9:16
  • B-Rich can you sign me up! b.o.b is sick!dominick9:17
  • How did B.o.B Hook up with giggs?KeiranD9:17
  • B.o.B manager: Giggs came to America and I met Giggs at Grand Hustle, <a href="http://T.Is" target="_blank">T.Is</a> label and I took a liking to him and I hooked them up!Host9:18
  • Is B.o.B going to release Past My Shades after Magic in the UK.Fabian Phipps9:18
  • B.o.B manager: The next single in America is Don't Let Me Fall and in the UK is I'll Be In The SkyHost9:18
  • B-RICH YOUR NAME IS AWESOMEJessica Campbell9:18
  • B.o.B manager: Thankyou!Host9:19
  • B-Rich Will B.o.B be coming to Scotland?Mick9:19
  • B.o.B manager: We're putting a tour together now, so I'll try to get Scotland on the list!Host9:19
  • What is the key to success?B.O.B9:19
  • B.o.B manager: It's having talent and having a good team and being dedicated to the hard grind and the music and remembering that everybody counts, even the people that others may think are 'little'.Host9:20
  • Are You On Twitter Mr B-Rich?Kielan9:20
  • B.o.B manager: Yes, look me up!Host9:20
  • B.o.B manager: On Twitter!Host9:20
  • B.o.B manager: I love London - thank you guys for the love and making B.o.B a star here! xxHost9:21

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