In September 2013, B.o.B revealed he had plans to launch his own record label imprint.

During an interview, he stated "I'm putting my CEO pants on, man.

"[1][2][3] Before 'HamSquad Records',[4] HamSquad originally referred to the production/rap collective of B.o.B, Playboy Tre, DJ Swatts, DJ Smooth, Moss B, B-Rich and TJ Chapman.

[5] In 2014, B.o.B started searching the internet for independent artists, he was originally believed to be scouting talent for his mixtape No Genre Pt.

[7][8] The only member of the roster to actually land a spot on the No Genre Pt.