Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne, and Trey Songz are just some of the names on B.o.B’s star-studded sophomore album Strange Clouds, arriving May 1. Two tracks in particular have piqued curiosity from fans.

Chris Brown lends an uplifting chorus on “Arena” that’s bound to have you singing along and waving your lighter, while Nicki Minaj guests on the heavy-hitting “Out of My Mind.”

Listen to 30-second snippets of both songs below.

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Only a day after dropping the dark record “So Hard to Breathe,” B.o.B frees another cut off his sophomore album Strange Clouds. On the uptempo “Ray Bands,” he describes a woman who is in love with his money and fame, and will do anything to be in the limelight.

“She bought them Ray Bands, them Bobby Ray Bands,” sings B.o.B, while also revealing his plans for a rock project. “After Strange Clouds, I’ma drop my rock album.”

Slip on your Ray Bands and see through the eyes of Bobby Ray.

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B.o.B drowns in his sorrows on “So Hard to Breathe,” another introspective cut off his sophomore album Strange Clouds, due May 1. The ATLien shares the dark side of fame and his struggles with loneliness as he plays the guitar. “You either surface or you plummet/ It’s a thin line and I’m just trying to keep my head above it,” he sings. Go deep with B.o.B.

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B.o.B moves mountains with Taylor Swift on their inspiring duet “Both of Us” off his sophomore album Strange Clouds, due May 1. America’s sweetheart kicks off the underdog anthem before Bobby Ray reps for the everyday man.

“I wish I was strong enough to lift not one, but both of us,” sings Taylor on the hip-hop-meets-country tune.

The two first linked up at Taylor’s concert in Dallas last year. “She’s got die-hard fans,” B.o.B told Rap-Up.com. “And she’s really connected to her audience. So to be able to come out and feel that excitement and know that her fans appreciate my music as well was definitely surprising.”

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The stars come out on B.o.B’s sophomore album Strange Clouds, storming into stores on May 1. The 15-track follow-up to his 2010 debut B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray features A-list appearances from Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, T.I., Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, and Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, along with production from Dr. Luke, Jim Jonsin, Polow Da Don, Tip, and Bobby Ray himself.

“I feel like this album is the culmination of my life story,” the Grand Hustle rapper told Rap-Up.com. “I’m bringing people into my world with just the story and the building blocks that created B.o.B, and I wanted to spend a lot of time with it. It’s a lot more centered with a core sound. I was a lot more honest on this album. I feel like I’m continuously honest in the moment to moment, but I’m constantly changing.”

See the tracklisting below.

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MTV took over the Las Vegas Strip with some help from today’s hottest music stars for its annual Spring Break. Big Sean, Young Jeezy, B.o.B, Dev, 2 Chainz, and more checked in at the Palms Casino, serving up wet and wild poolside performances.

The G.O.O.D. Music rapper got spring breakers drunk with “Marvin & Chardonnay,” 2 Chainz had the crowd singing along to “Spend It,” and B.o.B caused a storm with “Strange Clouds.”

Grab your sunscreen and watch some of the scorching hot highlights below.

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Robert De Niro can’t wait for Strange Clouds to drop. In a scene straight out of the mob classic GoodFellas, a frustrated De Niro destroys a phone booth when he finds out that B.o.B’s sophomore album doesn’t come out until May 1, while Ray Liotta tries to console him. Share his pain in the hilarious promo clip.

In addition to prepping solo albums, B.o.B and T.I. are joining forces for their highly-anticipated joint venture The Man and the Martian. Bobby Ray, whose sophomore album Strange Clouds drops May 1, spoke to Rap-Up.com about recording the “hybrid” project with the King of the South, experimenting with new sounds, and enlisting Hustle Gang members Iggy Azalea and Chip. Plus, is a Grand Hustle tour in the works? Find out in our exclusive Q&A.

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