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.
Come With Me
Flo Rida Lyrics
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I'm piping this world wide and everyone knows her
But something about her makes wanna slow it
Spin the one more time I like that she has a mind on her
I gotta get her won't stop till I got her
She focus she goes to school she works from ten to two, hey
Cause shawtys , cause shawtys, 'cause shawtys fly
I could use someone like you by my side
I can know you down
Baby are you down
So you should get to know me, little momma
So tell me what it's gonna be, little momma
Hop in the ride, in the passenger side
I'll show you just how to roll
Come kick it with me tonight
Don't be afraid, everything is all right
Na na na na
She wanna come with me, little momma, wanna
But do we have enough and do you wanna ride tonight?
The perfect situation for us both, 'cause surely you
Just tell me what you need and it's a go
I love the fact that you're fine so movie girl can we drive through
Put off the pedal like you
Wanna make you to won, get freaky under the sun
That body, that body, that body's right
We can get straight to every night
As long as you're a rider, a rider,
I can know you down
Baby are you down
So you should get to know me, little momma
So tell me what it's gonna be, little momma
Hop in the ride, in the passenger side
I'll show you just how to roll
Come kick it with me tonight
Don't be afraid, everything is all right
Na na na na
She wanna come with me, little momma, wanna
But do we have enough and do you wanna ride tonight?
She wanna come with me, little momma, wanna
But do we have enough and do you wanna ride tonight?
In Flo Rida's song "Come With Me," the artist expresses his desire for a woman he met on the road who stands out from the others he's encountered. He describes her as someone who has a mind of her own and is focused on both school and work. Despite their busy schedules, he wants to pursue her and is determined to do so. The lyrics also mention the excitement of being in her company and experiencing new things together. The chorus repeats the invitation for her to come with him, but he questions if they have enough and if she is willing to take the ride.
The song is about taking a chance on a relationship with someone who stands out from the crowd. By mentioning her focus on work and school, Flo Rida may be suggesting that he is looking for a partner who is driven and ambitious. Additionally, he seems to be looking for someone who is willing to follow his lead and take risks with him. The chorus's repetition of the invitation to come with him may imply that he is looking for a commitment rather than a casual fling.
Overall, "Come With Me" is a song about taking a chance on love, pursuing someone who intrigues you, and taking risks together to experience adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a lot of women on the road
While traveling, I have encountered many women.
I'm piping this world wide and everyone knows her
My fame has spread globally and everyone knows who she is.
But something about her makes wanna slow it
There is something about her that makes me want to take things slow.
Spin the one more time I like that she has a mind on her
I enjoy her company and conversation because she has a strong personality.
I gotta get her won't stop till I got her
I am determined to pursue her and will not give up until she is mine.
She focus she goes to school she works from ten to two, hey
She is hardworking and ambitious, as evidenced by her attending school while also working.
Cause shawtys , cause shawtys, 'cause shawtys fly
Shorties, like her, are attractive and desirable.
I could use someone like you by my side
I would love to have someone like her as a partner or companion.
As long as you're a rider, a rider, I can know you down
If she is loyal and committed to me, I will always have her back.
Baby are you down
Are you interested in pursuing a relationship with me?
So you should get to know me, little momma
I would like her to get to know me better.
So tell me what it's gonna be, little momma
I am asking her to make a decision about whether or not she wants to be with me.
Hop in the ride, in the passenger side, I'll show you just how to roll
Join me in my car and I will show you a good time.
Come kick it with me tonight
Spend the evening with me.
Don't be afraid, everything is all right
Don't worry, everything will be okay.
Na na na na
Interlude
The perfect situation for us both, 'cause surely you
The two of us being together is ideal for both of us.
Just tell me what you need and it's a go
If she tells me what she wants, I am willing to make it happen.
I love the fact that you're fine so movie girl can we drive through
I find her attractive and would like to take her on a drive while listening to music.
Put off the pedal like you
Let's go fast and enjoy the ride.
Wanna make you to won, get freaky under the sun
I want to make her feel good and have fun together outside in the sun.
That body, that body, that body's right
Her body is perfect and attractive.
We can get straight to every night
We can be intimate every night, if she is interested.
She wanna come with me, little momma, wanna
She is interested in being with me.
But do we have enough and do you wanna ride tonight?
Do we have the resources and are we both interested in spending the night together?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, RUFUS LEE COOPER, KATARI T. COX, JOSEPH PAQUETTE, YAFEU FULA, BRUCE WASHINGTON, ANTARIO D. HOLMES, JORDAN MATTHEW SUECOF, CARMEN MICHELLE KEY, TRAMAR DILLARD, JOHN M. MAULTSBY, TYRONE J. WRICE
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