B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
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| Released | April 27, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2010 | |||
| Studio | Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, Georgia | |||
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| Length | 47:57 | |||
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B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray is the debut studio album by American rapper B.o.B, released on April 27, 2010, by Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled by B.o.B, Crada, Dr. Luke, The Smeezingtons, Jim Jonsin, Lil' C, Alex da Kid, Polow da Don, Luis Resto, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., The Knux, Kuttah, and DJ Frank E. Musical artists like Bruno Mars, Lupe Fiasco, Hayley Williams of Paramore, T.I. (who also helped in production), Janelle Monáe, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, and Eminem make guest appearances on the album.
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 84,000 copies in its first week, making it his best selling album to date. It attained international charting and spawned three chart-topping singles, including the Billboard hits "Nothin' on You", "Airplanes" and "Magic", alongside the singles "Don't Let Me Fall", "Bet I", and "I'll Be in the Sky" (the latter of which being exclusive to European and Japanese editions of the album). Upon its release, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray received positive reviews from most music critics.