Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988), also known as Bobby Ray, or B.o.B is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle and Atlantic Records. B.o.B first began to gain major recognition in 2007 after the success of his song "Haterz Everywhere" featuring Wes Fif. His first single, "I'll Be In the Sky", was released in late 2008. About.com called the song a "smart, funky artrap and a strong prelude to his album" and included it at #13 on its subjective ranking "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008".Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988), also known as Bobby Ray, or B.o.B is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle and Atlantic Records.B.o.B first began to gain major recognition in 2007 after the success of his song "Haterz Everywhere" featuring Wes Fif. His first single, "I'll Be In the Sky", was released in late 2008. About.com called the song a "smart, funky artrap and a strong prelude to his album" and included it at #13.