Dillard was born in the 187th Street projects of Carol City, Florida. His single mother raised him and his seven sisters, some of whom sang in a local gospel group. As a teenager, Dillard worked with local rap group 2 Live Crew and formed his own amateur group with some friends called the Groundhoggz. His work with 2 Live Crew member Fresh Kid Ice attracted attention of DeVante Swing, a member of the band Jodeci. However, he was rejected by several of the major labels, so he sought many other jobs outside of music. After graduating from high school in 1998, he studied international business management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for two years and attended Barry University for two months. He returned to Florida to continue pursuing his music career after receiving a phone call from a representative of the independent label Poe Boy Entertainment. Dillard signed with Poe Boy in 2006, and as Flo Rida he began affiliating with other Florida rappers, such as Rick Ross, Trina, T-Pain, and Trick Daddy. A promotional street single entitled "Birthday", featuring Rick Ross, was his first significant release. He made his debut guest appearance with the song "Bitch I'm from Dade County" on DJ Khaled's album We the Best, which featured Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Brisco, C-Ride, and Dre.
Music career
Rehearsing for the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto.
Flo Rida received worldwide acclaim and popularity with the chart-topping success of his first single, "Low", featuring T-Pain. It was his first official single from his debut album Mail On Sunday and the soundtrack to the movie Step Up 2 The Streets. "Low" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Elevator", featuring Timbaland, "In the Ayer" featuring will.i.am, and "Roll" featuring Sean Kingston followed and all charted on the Hot 100 and other charts.
After the success of Mail on Sunday, Flo Rida made guest performances on other R&B, rap, and pop singles, including "Move Shake Drop" by DJ Laz, "We Break the Dawn" by Michelle Williams, the remix of "4 Minutes" by Madonna, "Running Back" by Australian R&B singer Jessica Mauboy, "Feel It" by DJ Felli Fel, and the remix of "Speedin'" by Rick Ross. During the summer of 2008, he did live performances on the Fox dance competition program So You Think You Can Dance in the US[7] and 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada. He appeared on the albums We Global by DJ Khaled, Gutta by Ace Hood, and The Fame by Lady Gaga, among others.
R.O.O.T.S. (2009)
According to, Billboard magazine, Flo Rida began recording his sophomore nine months after Mail On Sunday. The album is titled R.O.O.T.S. and was released on March 31, 2009. The first single "Right Round" was released for airplay in January of 2009. "Right Round" jumped from number 58 to the top spot in one week in late February. It the song broke a record for the most digital one week sales in the U.S., with 636,000, beating the previous record he had set himself with "Low". The second official single was "Sugar", which featured R&B singer Wynter Gordon. The song reached at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other singles were "Jump" featuring Nelly Furtado, The promotional single for the animated film G-Force and "Be On You" featuring Ne-Yo, which reached #19 on the Hot 100.
The Only One (2010)
Flo Rida announced on Twitter in March 2010 that his next album would be titled The Only One. The buzz single "Zoosk Girl", featuring T-Pain was leaked online on March 28. J-Rock produced "Zoosk Girl". "Club Can't Handle Me" is confirmed to be the first official single. It will also be the from the soundtrack for Step Up 3-D. Flo Rida also made a guest
appearance on iYiYi, a song by Australian Pop/R&B artist, Cody Simpson.
Birthday
Flo Rida Lyrics
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I gone be honest tomorrow aint promised thats why I say this
Here today then you gone like rentin' a car from Avis
Hurts but its the truth you ?? out that Mercedes
That's why I be on point, I'm never procastinatin'
You better be dodgin' saten, that ??? be hatin'
Want his cake and eat it too
Everyday money chasin'
I'm so in love with the fragrance
So what I'm a little impatient
[?] got no patience
I'm actin like I'm racin'
Before I become a rasin'
Strippers hotter then cajun
My ?? be in rotation
The daily birthday occasion
I'm rarely off of vacation
I'm rarely out of the nation
And nelly dollars ??
I dont want no cake on my birthday, I want my cake errday [x4]
I ain't talkin' next year
I ain't talkin' in a month
I ain't talkin' in a week
Every day I wanna stunt
Every day I want sum candles
Every day a hundred bones
Every day I pull up in lambos, filet meion for lunch
What my birthday
You got my birthday
When my birthday
You better say my birthday
I get emotional
That's what c-notes will do
Them penny lofer shoes help me cop a Bentley coupe
Now my string of wemen hotter than Campbells soup
Boy that cake will make them peps turn to animals
I'm King Kong and it's your trainin' day
Denzel with the ice and I'm pushin' weight
I ain't tryin' [?] 'em all
I ain't tryin' ???
But Biggie got a wife she ain't with him not a day
Ain't no body here to stay
You can try and get away
I'll [?] pray
My advice still the same
The lyrics of "Birthday" by Flo Rida Feat. Rick Ross speak of the importance of living life to the fullest and not waiting for a specific day, such as a birthday or holiday, to celebrate it. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment with the repetition of "I don't want no cake on my birthday, I want my cake errday," highlighting the desire for daily enjoyment and fulfillment.
The first verse reveals the honest reality that tomorrow is not promised, so focusing on making each day count is crucial. The lyrics refer to the uncertainty of life and how being proactive and focused is necessary to achieve one's dreams. The verse also touches on the topic of jealousy and how people may try to bring others down and take away their "cake," or success. The rapper emphasizes his love for the hustle, the chase, and his impatience towards success. The second verse reiterates this idea, that every day is worth celebrating, and expresses the artist's desire to enjoy the best things in life continuously.
Overall, "Birthday" by Flo Rida Feat. Rick Ross is an anthem for living life to the fullest and not letting a specific day define the worth and enjoyment of life. It is a reminder to take advantage of every opportunity and not to let any setbacks hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont want no cake on my birthday, I want my cake errday [x4]
I want to live my life to the fullest every day, not just on my birthday.
I gone be honest tomorrow aint promised thats why I say this
I'm being honest when I say that life is unpredictable and we should appreciate each day.
Here today then you gone like rentin' a car from Avis
Life is fleeting and can be compared to renting a car that you have to return one day.
Hurts but its the truth you ?? out that Mercedes
It's a painful truth that one day we will have to part ways with our material possessions like a Mercedes.
That's why I be on point, I'm never procastinatin'
I'm always alert and prepared for whatever life throws at me and I never delay things.
You better be dodgin' saten, that ??? be hatin'
It's important to avoid negativity and temptation that could lead you astray in life.
Want his cake and eat it too
Some people want everything in life without having to make any sacrifices.
Then do you greasy like bacon
These people will deceive and hurt you, much like how bacon gets greasy when cooked.
Everyday money chasin'
I work hard every day to earn money and improve my financial situation.
I'm so in love with the fragrance
I love the feeling of success and achievement that comes with hard work.
So what I'm a little impatient
I'm eager to succeed and I don't like wasting time.
[?] got no patience
Some people lack the patience and dedication required to achieve success.
I'm actin like I'm racin'
I'm always moving forward and striving to reach my goals as quickly as possible.
Before I become a rasin'
I want to make the most out of my life before I get old and weak like a raisin.
Strippers hotter then cajun
I enjoy the company of attractive women.
My ?? be in rotation
I listen to a lot of music on rotation, including my own songs.
The daily birthday occasion
I celebrate life every day, treating each day like a special occasion.
I'm rarely off of vacation
I work hard, but I also take time to enjoy my success and take vacations.
I'm rarely out of the nation
I'm always in the country, working hard and enjoying my success at home.
And nelly dollars ??
I have a lot of money thanks to my hard work and success in the music industry.
I ain't talkin' next year
I'm not talking about achieving success in the distant future.
I ain't talkin' in a month
I'm not talking about achieving success in a short period of time.
I ain't talkin' in a week
I'm not talking about achieving success in a very short period of time.
Every day I wanna stunt
I want to live life to the fullest every day and enjoy my hard-earned success.
Every day I want sum candles
I want to celebrate my life and success every day, just like blowing out candles on a birthday cake.
Every day a hundred bones
I want to earn a lot of money every day.
Every day I pull up in lambos, filet meion for lunch
I want to enjoy my success every day, driving expensive cars and eating luxurious meals like filet mignon.
What my birthday
When is my birthday?
You got my birthday
Do you know when my birthday is?
When my birthday
When is my birthday?
You better say my birthday
Make sure you remember to wish me a happy birthday when it comes around.
I get emotional
My success and hard work makes me feel emotional and proud.
That's what c-notes will do
Money can be a powerful motivator and bring out certain emotions in people, like pride and happiness.
Them penny lofer shoes help me cop a Bentley coupe
Even expensive shoes like penny loafers can be a worthwhile investment if it helps you succeed and achieve your goals, like buying a Bentley coupe.
Now my string of wemen hotter than Campbells soup
My success has attracted many beautiful women into my life.
Boy that cake will make them peps turn to animals
Money and success can change people and turn them into something that they weren't before.
I'm King Kong and it's your trainin' day
I'm like the powerful and unstoppable King Kong, and others' attempts to bring me down and limit my success are like a training day for me to get stronger.
Denzel with the ice and I'm pushin' weight
I'm like Denzel Washington in the movie 'Training Day', and I'm pushing hard to achieve my goals and become successful.
I ain't tryin' [?] 'em all
I'm not trying to please everyone and achieve success in every aspect of life, just the areas that are important to me.
I ain't tryin' ???
I'm not trying to do everything or achieve success in every area of life, just the things that are important to me.
But Biggie got a wife she ain't with him not a day
Even someone as successful as the rapper Biggie had personal struggles, like being separated from his wife.
Ain't no body here to stay
Nobody is here to stay forever, so it's important to appreciate and enjoy life while you have it.
You can try and get away
You can try to avoid or escape from the realities of life or the consequences of your actions, but they will always catch up to you eventually.
I'll [?] pray
I will pray for guidance and strength to deal with the challenges of life and continue to succeed.
My advice still the same
My advice to others is still the same, to work hard, be dedicated, and appreciate each day.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Jackson
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@geoffl.3247
This is the first song I ever heard Flo-rida on! What a jam!!! Errr'day!!!
@OneLoveToShare
Same!
@dbone2real72
Me too 2006
@JimskiBeatz
#Facts this still fire till this day
@jacobmoscrop117
I listen to this song first thing In the morning every single birthday , which happens to be today 🎉
@joeburreaux7953
The hardest Flo Rida song known to man
@cuzzenskeeter
Back when Flo Rida was a rapper and I actually liked his music.
@BHBTV-zc4ex
I kinda respect his decision to go pop though, it's $$$$$$ in tha pop market.......
......rather fit for someone who want's his cake ERRDAY and not just his 'birthday"
@braxtonquade2877
Markus Jiggetts, i agree his songs were a bit better when he raped, but he still has a little rap in this song and the previous tunes he made but they are still good now or for other people they are better, on my side they are all the same
@ushersylvestermcknightgill1471
True. I don't have a problem with some mainstream pop songs, I just wish he could still make rap songs too. Kind of like how Ne-Yo makes pop songs but still makes r&b.