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ARKANSAS BO
"A Real Kool Ass Nigga Scratching And Surviving" BO
Marlon Jennings a.k.a. "ARKANSAS BO", was born and raised on the streets of Stuttgart, Arkansas. In order to understand the man behind the music and the inspiration behind his thought provoking lyrics, one must first revisit his origins. Raised in poverty, he turned to the streets seeking refuge. In a community plagued with frequent violence and poverty he began associating with the wrong crowd. It was just a matter of time before he was sucked into the life of violence. It is apparent that BO's inspiration comes from things he has both witnessed and done. Keeping in mind many of his hard times and struggles.
"Arkansas BO" credits various artists such as 2pac, Biggie, Scarface, UGK, Nas, Jay Z, Devin the Dude, The Temptations, BB King & Jimmy Hendrix as being some of his musical influences. When listening to the lyrical context of his songs, one would sense a part of those various artists in him. He strongly believes their various styles are all a part of the embodiment of whom we now know as "ARKANSAS BO". Bo gives tribute to his city and state for making him whom he is. When asked about the "ARKANSAS" in his name. He replied "I felt I needed to take a piece of my state with me". Bo has been able to breathe a new meaning into the name "ARKANSAS" by formulated it to fit his struggle. Hence giving birth to the acronym: A Real Kool Ass Nigga Scratching And Surviving BO
For those unfamiliar with the day to day struggles of inner city kids, 'Porch Thinking' offers a musical journey into an often-glamorized underworld. Though for some, it's an all-too-familiar dose of everyday reality. It serves as a source of education for those who have little or no knowledge about the dark sides and struggles of inner city life. Often wondering why friends and associates accustomed to the life style act strangely, BO gives an insider view on the way in which some people are forced to live. His music also serves as a source of inspiration for those who currently live the life. It gives them hope of a better future, and teaches the lesson "cause one is born into poverty doesn't mean one can't change that around through hard work".
Heavy on introspects and streetwise enlightenment, 'Porch Thinking' gives one not only a stroll through the streets of Stuttgart, but also a journey through the life and mind of "ARKANSAS BO". Introducing you to the romantic and street thug, Porch thinking' shows the many faces of this artist.
After hooking up with Lites Out Entertainment, Bo has been able to further develop his artistic talent, which has ultimately resulted in his first LP. He is an artist eager to take the world by storm. When asked, what do you intend to derive from the music industry? He responded, "I want to be heard, I want to make an impact in the rap industry"... "All I think about is music, I live music, I breathe music, and I spend all my free time in the studio". Arkansas BO is a legend in the making, passively waiting to take the world by storm.
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WWW.WESTWORD.COM writer Quibian Salazar-Moreno wrote:
Listening to Porch Thinkin', you get the sense that Arkansas Bo was one of those cats that got along with everybody in high school. He's witty, funny, intelligent and more fun to hang out with than pretty much everyone else. And that persona translates well to his debut disc. Although he may draw comparisons to Ludacris because of his deep voice, Southern drawl and rhyme style, Bo is much more versatile. On songs like "My Lord" and "Poe," Bo humbly speaks of his life and struggles growing up in Arkansas. Meanwhile, on tracks like "Takeover" and "Arkansas' Finest" he spits lyrical fire, shunning any notion that he can't hold his own behind the mike. But even more impressive than Bo's flow is the album's production. The bass line and groove concocted by Akil on "Ladies Man" is too smooth, and Mic's contribution for "Feelin' Nat" will have heads bobbin' for the entire four minutes.
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