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.
Ms. Hangover
Flo Rida Lyrics
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She had Hennessey hips, and Belve' eyes
Grey Goose on her lips, and cognac thighs
I'm hungover (hungover) from Ms. Hangover (Hangover)
She had a bubble like Cris', Patron all night
Had one mo' sip, too drunk to drive
I'm hungover (hungover) from Ms. Hangover (Hangover)
Hey hey hey shorty, took me to tipsy from sober
Looked at me so fatigued, I must be her soldier
Hopin' she wouldn't tease and get in my Rover
Lil' momma you got to breathe like diamonds supposed ta
Come closer, can I hold ya, just what I need
Like my Gucci loafers, hold the, disappointment, must be sealed inside
Bowlegged woman that's what I need, I don't mind
Like how she flaunt it, see that's my speed, she a dime
Thought for a moment how could this be so fine?
Body bangin', I lay the language, that walk is famous
The proper anus like she was painted
She got me tainted, I gotta brang it, this woman dangerous
None other, who's her lover, this above her
Get it from her mother, did it to her brother
Magazine cover, glad to meet a hustler
Shorty whats up! She had
[Chorus]
[Flo Rida]
Hey parking lot pimpin', yeah that's the way I approached her
Hips went up and down like a roller coaster
Miss, got her attention, tapped her on the shoulder
Serious, she the business and I need closure
So hood and I'm startin', I'm blowin' see no stuck up trumpin'
Bugari I'm good and I smell like the fragrance of money
I'm sorry this lady take over just like a tsunami
She had on the Jacob, I'm rockin' my platinum my money
This ain't your normal every day baby
The type to drive nothin' less than that 600 Mercedes
It's rare that you find a woman so vicious on the daily
That grant all your wishes with looks to kill like a .380
I feel like she put me under a spell
Pretty ambitious about delicious full attention on the yell
Shorty ridiculous, I had a mission to conquer the gal
I put her on my tab, had her sippin', call a cab
[Chorus]
[Flo Rida]
All my shorties if you with me, let me hear you say Ms. Hangover
(Ms. Hangover)
All my shorties if you with me, let me hear you say Ms. Hangover
(Ms. Hangover)
All my ballers if you with me, let me hear you say I'm hungover
(I'm hungover)
All my ballers if you with me, let me hear you say I'm hungover
(I'm hungover)
Ms. Hangover (Ms. Hangover)
Got me hungover (got me hungover)
I'm hungover (I'm hungover)
From Ms. Hangover (from Ms. Hangover)
Ms. Hangover (Ms. Hangover)
Got me hungover (got me hungover)
I'm hungover (I'm hungover)
From Ms. Hangover (from Ms. Hangover)
[Chorus]
In "Ms. Hangover" by Flo Rida, he sings about a woman who has Hennessey hips, Belve' eyes, Grey Goose on her lips, and cognac thighs. She had a bubble like Cris', Patron all night and they had one more sip that made him too drunk to drive. The chorus repeats the line that he is hungover from Ms. Hangover. In the verses, he talks about how this woman captivated him with her beauty and how he wanted to conquer her.
The lyrics suggest that Flo Rida had a one-night stand with a woman who left a lasting impression. He is hungover not just from the alcohol, but also from her. The way he describes her features, like her hips and eyes, paints a vivid picture of her beauty. He was so taken with her that he couldn't resist her charm and needed to conquer her. The lyrics are a mix of admiration for the woman and regret for the morning after.
Line by Line Meaning
She had Hennessey hips, and Belve' eyes
Her hips were curvy and enticing, and her eyes had a glimmer that Belvedere Vodka is known for
Grey Goose on her lips, and cognac thighs
She had been drinking Grey Goose vodka, and her thighs were smooth and alluring like the rich flavors of cognac
I'm hungover (hungover) from Ms. Hangover (Hangover)
I am physically and mentally drained from the experience with this woman who left a lasting impression
She had a bubble like Cris', Patron all night
Her behind was round and perky like a bottle of Cristal, and she had been drinking Patron tequila throughout the night
Had one mo' sip, too drunk to drive
After having one more drink, she was too intoxicated to operate a vehicle
Hey hey hey shorty, took me to tipsy from sober
This woman had a potent effect on me, as she took me from a state of sobriety to being tipsy
Looked at me so fatigued, I must be her soldier
Her captivating presence left me feeling physically exhausted, as if I had been in her service like a soldier
Hopin' she wouldn't tease and get in my Rover
I was hoping she wasn't playing games and would come with me in my car
Lil' momma you got to breathe like diamonds supposed ta
I asked her to calm down and breathe properly, like diamonds are supposed to, in order to collect herself
Come closer, can I hold ya, just what I need
I asked her to come closer and let me hold her, as that was just what I needed in the moment
Like my Gucci loafers, hold the, disappointment, must be sealed inside
Similar to my affinity for my Gucci loafers, I must conceal any disappointment I may feel inside
Bowlegged woman that's what I need, I don't mind
I don't mind if she has bowlegs, in fact, that is what I am looking for in a woman
Like how she flaunt it, see that's my speed, she a dime
I appreciate the way she shows off her body, that's what I like, and she is an attractive woman
Thought for a moment how could this be so fine?
I was taken aback at how incredibly attractive she was
Body bangin', I lay the language, that walk is famous
She had a banging body, and I praised her for it. The way she walked was also iconic
The proper anus like she was painted
The curvature of her body was so perfect, it was like it had been painted on
She got me tainted, I gotta brang it, this woman dangerous
She had an intoxicating effect on me, and I need to let everyone know about her, as she is a dangerously attractive woman
None other, who's her lover, this above her
There is no one else like her, and I wonder who her current partner is, as they must be lucky to have her
Get it from her mother, did it to her brother
Her good looks must be genetic, as she got it from her mother and even her brother is attractive
Magazine cover, glad to meet a hustler
She could easily be on the cover of a magazine, and I was ecstatic to meet her, as she is a hard-working and ambitious woman
Hey parking lot pimpin', yeah that's the way I approached her
I approached her in a laid-back manner, as if I were pimping in a parking lot
Hips went up and down like a roller coaster
Her hips were moving in a very enticing manner, like the way a roller coaster moves
Miss, got her attention, tapped her on the shoulder
I got her attention by tapping her on the shoulder
Serious, she the business and I need closure
She is a serious woman and I need to have some closure with her
So hood and I'm startin', I'm blowin' see no stuck up trumpin'
I am a down-to-earth guy and I'm starting to feel the effects of her presence. I'm not acting arrogant like some wealthy individuals
Bugari I'm good and I smell like the fragrance of money
I am feeling great and I am wearing an expensive cologne that smells like money
I'm sorry this lady take over just like a tsunami
I apologize, but this woman has taken over my thoughts and emotions like a tsunami taking over a beach
She had on the Jacob, I'm rockin' my platinum my money
She was wearing a Jacob watch and I was wearing my platinum jewelry and I both are symbols of our wealth
This ain't your normal every day baby
She is not an ordinary woman that I would encounter on a daily basis
The type to drive nothin' less than that 600 Mercedes
She is the type to drive only the most high-end cars, like a Mercedes-Benz S600
It's rare that you find a woman so vicious on the daily
It is uncommon to come across a woman so attractive and captivating on a day-to-day basis
That grant all your wishes with looks to kill like a .380
She has the ability to fulfill all my wishes and her looks are so deadly that it is like a .380 handgun
I feel like she put me under a spell
I feel like she has cast a spell on me and I cannot stop thinking about her
Pretty ambitious about delicious full attention on the yell
She is a pretty ambitious woman, who desires and deserves full attention
Shorty ridiculous, I had a mission to conquer the gal
This woman was ridiculously attractive, and I had a mission to win her over
I put her on my tab, had her sippin', call a cab
I paid for her drinks, and made sure she was safe by calling her a cab
All my shorties if you with me, let me hear you say Ms. Hangover
All of my female companions, if you are with me and have experienced a night like this, say 'Ms. Hangover'
All my ballers if you with me, let me hear you say I'm hungover
All of my successful, wealthy friends, if you can relate to feeling drained from a night with an attractive woman, say 'I'm hungover'
Ms. Hangover (Ms. Hangover)
This woman, Ms. Hangover, has left a lasting impression on me
Got me hungover (got me hungover)
She has left me feeling drained and exhausted
From Ms. Hangover (from Ms. Hangover)
This feeling of being hungover is due to my experience with Ms. Hangover
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SYLVESTER JR. JORDAN, JONATHAN ROTEM, TRAMAR DILLARD
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