While visiting the “Windy City,” B.o.B stopped by Chicago’s B96 to chat about his new album “Strange Clouds,” his collaborative project with T.I. and his new track with Taylor Swift. His sophomore effort features even more notable guests, including Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz and Morgan Freeman.

Once “Strange Clouds” is released on May 1st, and T.I. puts out his new album “Trouble Man,” the two plan on diving into their long-awaited full collaborative effort. “We’re waiting to put out my album, then his album, and then we’re going to do the “Man & The Martian” project,” B.o.B said. “But we’re already working on it. We have songs recorded, the whole shebang.”

Whenever any two artists come together, it’s expected that there will be creative differences or hurdles to be met, but B.o.B has a positive outlook. “These type of projects are good because you can have fun and there’s not too much weighing on what it’s going to sound like. I think between me and him, the sounds that we can bring to the table, it’d be an amazing collaboration.”

When it comes to sorting out contrasting opinions, B.o.B said, “I think if there is any type of difference, it’s always about what can make it better. Of course, creatively, each party wants to make it better. I think because there’s such a contrast between what we’re doing, I think that makes it easier as opposed to if we were the same type of artist. That would make it more difficult.”

B.o.B has previous experience working with different types of artists on “Strange Clouds.” A month ago rumors began swirling about a possible collaboration with country star Taylor Swift on his new album, and T.I. stepped in and confirmed it.

B.o.B is much more open about it now since the album release date is just around the corner. When speaking about the info leaking, B.o.B explained, “The cat got out of the bag. When it happens you can’t really do anything about it. It’s crazy because it started with her bringing me out on her set in Dallas, and me playing a song for her. I really didn’t think she was going to like it, but she loved it. The rest is history.” Their track together is entitled “Both of Us.”

Last week the full tracklist for “Strange Clouds” was officially revealed.

See the tracklist below:

1. “Bombs Away,” feat. Morgan Freeman
2. “Ray Bands”
3. “So Hard to Breathe”
4. “Both of Us,” feat. Taylor Swift
5. “Strange Clouds,” feat. Lil Wayne
6. “So Good”
7. “Play For Keeps”
8. “Arena,” feat. Chris Brown and T.I.
9. “Out of My Mind,” feat. Nicki Minaj
10. “Never Let You Go,” feat. Ryan Tedder
11. “Chandelier,” Lauriana Mae
12. “Circles”
13. “Just a Sign,” feat. Playboy Tre
14. “Castles,” feat. Trey Songz
15. “Where Are You (B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray)”

-Danielle Clasing, B96 Chicago