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B.o.B's been staying low-key since his debut album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray wooed the radio last year. His playful hits about beautiful girls and falling in love helped the rapper break into the Top 40, and now he's back with "Strange Clouds," the grimy first single off of his sophomore album, featuring Lil Wayne.
As the track begins, a techno beat mixed with a hearty bass sets the tone as the rapping duo start ominously chuckling together. B.o.B. and Weezy most likely have the giggles because they know comparing anyone to Ramen noodles is, like, the ultimate diss: "I'm top chef, you Top Ramen, I'm top shelf/No last call, to the bartender, what you got left?" Later, Lil Wayne's growl steps in with a few rhymes that remind us that these two guys are out for a night of trouble (like we needed the reminder?). Oh, and the whole "strange clouds" reference doesn't exactly have to do with inclement weather: "And all we do is light it up/All night, all you see is strange clouds."
Sorry, weather nerds -- there's no actual mention of crazy-shaped cumulonimbi here. Just B.o.B. and Lil Wayne throwing down for a night of partying as usual.
B.o.B.'s yet untitled upcoming album is due out in October.
+ Listen to B.o.B featuring Lil Wayne, "Strange Clouds."