A Tuscaloosa native and life-long Alabama fan, Bo Latham has always had a passion for music. Although he majored in public relations during his time at the University of Alabama, Latham said he loves producing and performing music about his hometown; in fact, it’s currently his full-time job.

“I spent much of my college career focusing my effort on music and decided to make it my career following graduation,” Latham said. “While my team and I are bent on regional and national success, we genuinely love Tuscaloosa and will never stop speaking on its behalf.”

Most recently, Latham produced a rap song for the Tide’s 14th national championship titled “Number Fourteen.” Even though Latham wasn’t in New Orleans for the win, the victory inspired him to write the song. Latham said he was “stoked” when the Crimson Tide shut out the LSU Tigers.

“It’s great to be at the University at a time like this,” Latham said. “We’ve won two championships during my time at UA, and I think it’s important to also celebrate after a rough year.”

Latham, who lost some friends in the tornado, made a mixtape, “Do Cool Things and Be Famous.” Latham said he might release a project for the one-year anniversary.

“It’s been a journey rebuilding,” Latham said. “It is small things like winning the National Championship that bring new life to Tuscaloosa.”

He said it’s a pleasure to watch people’s reaction to a rap song about Alabama football in a traditionally old-South college. He’s even made videos to accompany his songs by taking clips of football games and digitally re-mastering them, a skill he learned while working for the University.

“Number Fourteen” isn’t Latham’s first song about the Crimson Tide. Latham also wrote “A’s On My Hat,” which is a personal favorite of his and his most downloaded single to date. Latham also wrote and produced  “Pregame” and “Party In My Homeboy’s Basement,” which are on his recent mix tape.

To check out “Number Fourteen” or hear the rest of Latham’s music, visit his website bolatam.bandcamp.com or his YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/user/BoLatham.

Other Alabama-inspired songs:

“Yea Alabama” and “Rammer Jammer” by the Million Dollar Band

“Southern Voice” by Tim McGraw

“Bama Anthem” by the 63 Boyz

“Let’s Roll” by Yelawolf