Generation Lost (song)
"Generation Lost" is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B, taken from his fourth mixtape, Who the F%*k is B.o.B? (2008). The song, produced by B.o.B himself, was also included on B.o.B's then-Grand Hustle label-mate Killer Mike's compilation album, Underground Atlanta (2009).
| "Generation Lost" | |
|---|---|
| Song by B.o.B | |
| from the album Who the F%*k is B.o.B? | |
| Released | 2008 |
| Format | Digital download |
| Recorded | 2007 |
| Genre | Hip hop, conscious hip hop |
| Length | 3:33 |
| Label | Rebel Rock Entertainment |
| Songwriter(s) | Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. |
| Producer(s) | B.o.B |
| Music video | |
| "Generation Lost" on YouTube | |
Background
In an interview with Complex Magazine, B.o.B acknowledged the irony that he was becoming famous, for doing anti-mainstream music and called it a "blend of both worlds". When asked about the song, B.o.B said: "I wasn't like, 'I need to make this song for radio.' In my world, I'm cool because I know there are fans of music who don't listen to the radio."[1]
In November 2014, B.o.B released a politically-charged mixtape, titled New Black. The mixtape, which is a cohesive concept album, includes "Generation Lost", as the third track.[2][3][4]
Reception
Complex Magazine listed "Generation Lost" as one of the "Key B.o.B Songs You Should Know."[1] About.com included the song at #32 on its subjective ranking "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008." [5]
References
- COMPLEX MAG (April 28, 2010). "Interview: B.o.B Talks #1 Single, Close-Minded Hip-Hop Fans, and Eminem Collabo". Complex Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- http://www.mtv.com/news/2010902/bob-new-black-mixtape/
- http://rapradar.com/2014/11/27/new-mixtape-b-o-b-new-black/
- http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bob-talks-ferguson-new-black-mixtape-and-fourth-album-news.13013.html
- Henry Adaso. "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008". About.com. Retrieved July 6, 2012.