Price Tag
B.o.B · 2011
7 min · 2 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant blend of pop and hip-hop, featuring catchy hooks and socially conscious lyrics that challenge materialism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Price Tag — This track exemplifies B.o.B's unique fusion of pop and hip-hop, delivering a memorable hook while confronting the superficiality of consumer culture.
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Price Tag (acoustic version) — The acoustic version strips down the production, highlighting the song's lyrical depth and emotional resonance with its reflective tone.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single combines catchy hooks with a socially conscious theme, though its impact is limited to its genre.
What we noticed
- The acoustic version strips down the instrumentation, focusing on vocal delivery and lyrical content, contrasting with the original's production.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single followed his breakthrough hit and solidified his recognition.
- Themes
- consumer culture critique· catchy anti-materialism· pop-rap accessibility
- Career context
- Released as part of B.o.B's debut studio album, 'Price Tag' followed his breakthrough single 'Nothin' on You.' At this point in his career, B.o.B was rapidly gaining recognition as a versatile artist blending genres, and 'Price Tag' showcased his ability to address serious themes within an accessible pop framework.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kid Cudi· Lupe Fiasco· Wale
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Price Tag 3:43
- 2 Price Tag (acoustic version) 3:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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