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.
Elevator
Flo Rida Lyrics
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Hey Girl you comin' with me your comin' with me
Hey Girl you comin' with me your comin' with me
Hey Girl you comin, ' come on
Talk to me girl, Let me tell you girl
Got you stuck on my elevator
Get it up
Hey
My first flo step want a gold digging woman
Money cash flow all big faced honeys
Frontin' on the floor got them d-boys running
Shorty got both broke can't see what's comin'
Wear them apple bottoms, wear them apple bottoms honey
Dolce and Gabbana and she get up on my money
Louie that shit, coogi, fendi and the money
See the carrots on her wrist now she pimps bugs bunny
Used to date Kanye now she want me
While I got my juice wanna take my OJ
It ain't her birthday with her name on a cake
If I ever play for grade A
Got you stuck on my
On my elevator
Get it up, on my elevator
Check it out!
First floor, stuck on the gold digger
Second floor, stuck on the dime piece
Third floor, stuck on the hood rat
Fourth floor, freak it I don't know cause
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my
She gotta nail kit, she gotta hair kit
She gotta a Gucci bag, her brand new outfit
Stuck on my elevator, she on the second floor
Now I want you to break it down, DJ turn it up some more
Hey, dime piece girl turned to Internet hottie
Little mama got that top model body
South Beach preach throwing back-a-that Bacardi
I'll bet you that brand new Ferrari
Got you stuck on my
On my elevator
Get it up, on my elevator
Check it out!
First floor, stuck on the gold digger
Second floor, stuck on the dime piece
Third floor, stuck on the hood rat
Fourth floor, freak it I don't know cause
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my
My third floor stuck on the hood rat charm
Cut, take boy Holly-hood act charm
Short tennis skirt, now she got me in the zone
Tight broach, bump the low ring tone
Then the ghetto booty gotta ghetto booty on her
Roll up cities don't smoke Arizona
One night stand one night with the clan
One night, one time broke her off 10 grand
Project all the way gutter all day
Shorty don't fake she'll put it in your face
Three stories while them hood rats beg
Got you stuck on my
On my elevator
Get it up, on my elevator
Check it out!
First floor, stuck on the gold digger
Second floor, stuck on the dime piece
Third floor, stuck on the hood rat
Fourth floor, freak it I don't know cause
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
She's stuck on my
In Flo Rida's song Elevator, he speaks to a potential romantic partner, encouraging her to come with him on his journey. The lyrics of the song suggest that Flo Rida is interested in someone who is materialistic and values wealth, flashy clothing, and luxurious accessories. He describes the women as "gold diggers" and "dime pieces," and seems to find this appealing. The elevator in the song represents his rise to success and how he wants someone by his side to share it with.
The chorus of the song, "Got you stuck on my elevator," can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could be that the women Flo Rida is interested in are "stuck" on his elevator because his wealth is attractive to them. On the other hand, it could suggest that he's creating a metaphorical elevator of success that he hopes to take this person on with him. Overall, the lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of material possessions and financial success in Flo Rida's opinion, and that he wants someone by his side who shares this perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Girl you comin' with me your comin' with me
Inviting a girl to come with him, stressing that she is coming with him.
Talk to me girl, Let me tell you girl
Asking the girl to engage in a conversation with him.
Got you stuck on my elevator
Indicating that the girl is attracted to him.
Get it up
Encouraging the DJ to increase the volume of the music.
My first flo step want a gold digging woman
Referring to his first step in the industry and his desire for a woman who is after his money.
Money cash flow all big faced honeys
Proud of his wealth and his ability to attract attractive women.
Frontin' on the floor got them d-boys running
Boasting about his presence in a club and how he attracts drug dealers.
Shorty got both broke can't see what's comin'
Describing a woman who is financially struggling and may not realize the true intentions of men like him.
Wear them apple bottoms, wear them apple bottoms honey
Noting the type of clothing that the women he's interested in typically wears.
Dolce and Gabbana and she get up on my money
Explaining how women with high-end tastes flock to him because of his wealth.
Louie that shit, coogi, fendi and the money
Listing other high-end brands that women are interested in and emphasizing the role of money in such relationships.
See the carrots on her wrist now she pimps bugs bunny
Describing a woman who sports an expensive watch and how this makes her appear like a pimp.
Used to date Kanye now she want me
Boasting about how a woman who was once involved with another celebrity is now pursuing him.
While I got my juice wanna take my OJ
Referring to his status and how women always want to be close to him or take something from him.
It ain't her birthday with her name on a cake
Stating that he is not interested in a long term or meaningful relationship with these women (they are not significant enough to have a birthday cake with their name).
If I ever play for grade A
Discussing his desire to work at the highest level possible in his industry.
My third floor stuck on the hood rat charm
Identifying a specific type of woman he is attracted to, a hood rat.
Cut, take boy Holly-hood act charm
Displaying charm and claiming to be able to win over anyone with his acting skills.
Short tennis skirt, now she got me in the zone
Describing a woman wearing a tennis skirt who he is attracted to.
Tight broach, bump the low ring tone
A reference to her tight clothing and her phone ringing on vibrate.
Then the ghetto booty gotta ghetto booty on her
Describing a woman's body positively with emphasis on her curves.
Roll up cities don't smoke Arizona
Boasting about his ability to travel to many cities and referencing his lack of interest in smoking marijuana in Arizona (because it's not legal there).
One night stand one night with the clan
Describing casual sexual encounters he has had or desires.
One night, one time broke her off 10 grand
Boasting about his ability to provide money to women he is intimate with.
Project all the way gutter all day
Stating his roots and how he's always true to them.
Shorty don't fake she'll put it in your face
Describing how upfront and honest the woman he's interested in is with her intentions and feelings.
Three stories while them hood rats beg
Claiming to have three stories worth of material about his experiences with women who are attracted to his wealth.
She's stuck on my ella, e-ella-vator
Reiterating that the woman he is interested in is attracted to him and 'stuck on his elevator'.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRAMAR DILLARD, TIM MOSLEY, HANNON LANE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MsNails09
Anyone else miss Timbaland? Really wish he would release some stuff. It's always epic!
@reezyvofficial
He’s behind the scenes on a lot of songs
@tiararoxeanne1318
I do. Nobody beats like Timbaland
@pansysgarden
I sure do. This industry needs Timbaland. Any music he puts his stamp on is magic. He's a legend.
@lexusguo5022
@@pansysgarden needless to say and totally agree dude.
@sripec271
@@pansysgarden he has a masterclass programme to teach sound mixing and stuff online.
@Immy_Islam786
Tears of nostalgia bruh. This banger dropped when was in high school and now I'm nearing the end of my 20s. 15 years later and this beat is still a banger. Play this in a club and people will still get LIT to it. Hip hop/r&b was something special during the mid 2000s. You'd have to be alive during this era to know how magical it was.
@tripleccc123
I feel you, bro. They don’t make hits like this anymore.
@mufcninja87
FACTS
@shawndon7374
Yeah i remember 08 like it was yesterday bro it hurts inside, I miss the 2000s!!