FLO's style derives from R&B and hip-hop, particularly from the 1990's and 2000's. This style is further accentuated by their music videos, with the music video for "Cardboard Box" inviting comparisons to the likes of TLC and Destiny's Child.
There are also other artists using "FLO" as their name.
1) Italian folk/world, folk-jazz singer.
Flo is surely one of the most eclectic and versatile personalities in Italian Musical Scene .
As a very singular singer and songwriter, she was able to mix her musical experiences (from the musical “C’ era una volta…Scugnizzi” to the collaboration with musicians as Lino Cannavacciuolo and Daniele Sepe) in her peculiar style, in which languages and sounds melt in her powerful singing.
In 2011 she started her solo career after meeting guitar player and composer Ernesto Nobili. Very soon percussionist Michele Maione and Cello player Marco Di Palo Joined the duo, forming the 4tet that still nowadays is beside her.
Her music evokes an immense south, is the chronicle of towns and lives suspended in time and space, among pity and disenchantment,
and the sound is groovy, rootsy and contemporary at the same time .
In 2014 “D’amore e di altre cose irreversibili” , her first solo album is released by Agualoca Records, having enthusiastic reviews all over europe and a good success among fans.
( http://www.bigtimeweb.it/news/93-flo/1845-flo–estratto-di-rassegna-stampa-del-disco-qdamore-e-di-altre-cose-irreversibiliq)
2) FLO grew up with a passion for music. He began singing and playing guitar at the age of 5. It wasn't until he reached high school that he began to tap into the artform of hip hop. FLO was born into a Christian home and his parents raised him to understand the reality of God and took him to church where he was educated by the word. He knew the truth but strayed away from it throughout his highschool years. He was under the influence of the wrong crowd and became a follower.
Summertime
FLO Lyrics
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Summertime, it's a vibe
Doin' what we do
Livin' life, mindin' mine (mindin' mine)
So I don't care 'bout you (I don't)
I'm makin' plans, I need a tan
I need a penthouse view (yeah)
So I don't care 'bout you
Know you see me (uh), on some real heat (uh)
With my crew, lookin' cute in my two-piece (uh)
Don't even bother botherin' me
I'm catchin' flights without the feelings
Wanna party (uh), wanna wild out (uh)
Wanna dance to the beat 'til I pass out, hey (mm)
I'm tryna kick it with my ladies
Baby, yeah
Me and my girls are going in this summer (oh, oh)
Rolling, rolling in the back of the Hummer (oh, oh)
And we gon' do anything we wanna (oh, oh)
Yeah, we gon' do anything we wanna
Me and my girls are going in this summer (oh, oh)
Hair, nails, everything did like stunners (oh, oh)
And we gon' do anything we wanna (oh, oh)
Yeah, we gon' do anything we wanna
Said my drip and my shades are on
My Givenchy linen on
Fly trip to the Dominican
On God, I'm gone, on God, I'm gone (on God, I'm gone)
Lookin' so sensational
Then my braids go down to the floor (oh, oh)
I walk 'round like a phenomenon
On God, I'm gone, on God, I'm gone
Know you see me (yeah), on some real heat (yeah)
With my crew, lookin' cute in my two-piece (uh)
Don't even bother botherin' me (don't, don't, don't bother)
I'm catchin' flights without the feelings (Feelings)
Wanna party (uh), wanna wild out (yeah)
Wanna dance to the beat 'til I pass out, hey
Ain't tryna have nobody's babies (no, no, no, no, no)
Baby, yeah
Me and my girls are going in this summer (said we goin' in)
Rolling, rolling in the back of the Hummer (in the back of the Hummer)
And we gon' do anything we wanna (oh, oh)
Yeah, we gon' do anything we wanna (ooh, oh)
Me and my girls are going in this summer (oh, oh)
Hair, nails, everything did like stunners (oh, oh)
And we gon' do anything we wanna (we gon' do, oh yeah)
Yeah, we gon' do anything we wanna
We gon', we gon' (ah, period, whoa, oh)
We gon', we gon'
Oh, dada, da-dum-dum-dum-day, yeah
That was fun
"Summertime" by FLO is a fun, upbeat song about enjoying the summer season and living life to the fullest. The opening of the song sets the tone as FLO sings "Summertime, it's a vibe, doin' what we do, livin' life, mindin' mine, so I don't care 'bout you." Here, FLO expresses the idea of being in the moment and not letting other people's opinions or judgments bring her down. She also talks about making plans and having a penthouse view, alluding to the idea of success and living the good life. FLO further emphasizes this idea of living life on her own terms by stating that she is in her own bag and does not care about others.
In the chorus, FLO talks about hanging out with her friends and having a good time. She mentions going out in a Hummer and doing anything they want, emphasizing the idea of freedom and living without constraints. She continues to talk about her drip, shades, and Givenchy linen, establishing the feeling of luxury and high-end fashion. She also mentions that she is catching flights and not feelings, emphasizing the desire to live for the moment and enjoy new experiences without getting caught up in emotions.
Overall, "Summertime" is a song about enjoying life, being confident in oneself, and living on one's own terms. It encourages listeners to let go of worries, live in the moment, and have fun with the people around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Summertime, it's a vibe
Summer is a feeling
Doin' what we do
Living our lives
Livin' life, mindin' mine (mindin' mine)
Enjoying life and minding my own business
So I don't care 'bout you (I don't)
I don't care about what anyone else thinks or does
I'm makin' plans, I need a tan
I'm making summer plans and need to get a tan
I need a penthouse view (yeah)
I want to have a luxurious view
Don't mean to brag, deep in my bag (my bag)
I don't mean to boast, but I have everything I need
Know you see me (uh), on some real heat (uh)
You can see me looking good
With my crew, lookin' cute in my two-piece (uh)
I'm with my friends, looking good in my swimsuit
Don't even bother botherin' me
Don't try to bother me
I'm catchin' flights without the feelings
I'm traveling without any emotional baggage
Wanna party (uh), wanna wild out (uh)
I want to go out and have fun
Wanna dance to the beat 'til I pass out, hey (mm)
I want to dance and party hard all night long
I'm tryna kick it with my ladies
I want to hang out with my girlfriends
Me and my girls are going in this summer (oh, oh)
I'm spending summer with my friends
Rolling, rolling in the back of the Hummer (oh, oh)
We're cruising in style
And we gon' do anything we wanna (oh, oh)
We're going to do whatever we want
Hair, nails, everything did like stunners (oh, oh)
We look fabulous, with styled hair and nails
Said my drip and my shades are on
I'm wearing trendy clothes and sunglasses
My Givenchy linen on
I'm wearing expensive designer clothing
Fly trip to the Dominican
I'm going on a luxurious vacation
On God, I'm gone, on God, I'm gone
I've left, I'm gone
Lookin' so sensational
I look amazing
Then my braids go down to the floor (oh, oh)
My braids are really long
I walk 'round like a phenomenon
I walk around looking like a superstar
Ain't tryna have nobody's babies (no, no, no, no, no)
I'm not interested in having children
We gon', we gon' (ah, period, whoa, oh)
We're going to have a great time this summer
That was fun
This summer is going to be amazing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamal Woon, KABBA, MNEK, Rashaan Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaichanellie
Y’all’s marketing team AND creative team are GENIUS. Giving us a vlog-style music video?! 😍 Everyone involved needs a raise!
@quejay3137
Wasn’t expecting this but it was smart.
@redrumnoir7552
Seeing this comment during the ad made me even more excited to see the video no cap
@pri2x0x
Right?! It just makes sense for a song called summertime
@melaninfitnessqueen
Facts 💯
@sanskretro
Lol.
@itsbrittbritt4183
Love them! They’re bringing back that late 90’s early 2000’s girl group vibe.
@AR2957_
Exactly! I love it
@taekook3042
Yeaa
@natureclips5849
I never thought I would see another girl band like this again they remind me of JADE - don’t walk away