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.
Priceless
Flo Rida Lyrics
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I pulled up to the club on dubs
They say look at them go
Look at them go
And raised up with some girls tryin' to cut 3 times in the room
Times in a room
Cause I spent 20 on my tires
30 to be icy
And I gave 40 to my side chick
50 to the wifey
But me bein' fly that's priceless
Baby that's priceless
Err but the projects
Postin' that's the object
Me talkin' cash
Then you better switch the topic
Bitch nigga stop it
Gon' ahead and cop it
Money in the bag
Probably takin' out the garbage
I know them boys snitchin'
Cause they're scared of 1st degree
But you can tell em f.e.d's
I'm in VIP
With 4 mill chedda' keep boy keys
The window to the wall
Supplier of what you need
Got no wife but the wife be my girlfriend
My girlfriend girlfriend
Lookin' for a girl friend
Nick name tail spin
Meet you in da whirlwind
Lord hear the way
Now they ask you where the world went
[Chorus]
I'm so fly
Not to mention that I'm priceless
Ya ain't never seen
Heard of them
None like this
Thousand dollar jeans
Air force 2 Nike's
Prowlin' in the club
Give a fuck about indictments
You can bartender but the drinks on me
2 magnums in my hand
One fo' creeps one fo' freaks
Too much legal tender
So its raining bubbly
My ice the same color
How Kelis used to be
Hold up wait a minute
Pop pop niggas ain't even they spinnin'
I made a make dollars
So it have to make sense
I'm born out liquor
I'ma dead president
All long day
All long die
Toe tag money see it fallin' out the sky
Bitch if I'm priceless
Then bury me alive
My pockets like caskets
Death live inside
[Chorus]
Alligator wit the sways
50 on the carpet
All yellow hard 8s
Scarface white leather
Purple cush
Green all red shinin' any weather
Customized jeeps for high priced life nigga
Get it till you cant no mo
Shop till you cant no mo
10 on some new shoes
50 on the boy
100 on some new jeans
And give a fuck bout the price
Precious little tight blue heart on my mike
She'll get your whole life for a stack
Get yourself something nice
[Chorus]
Flo Rida's song "Priceless" featuring Birdman is an upbeat and energetic rap song that explores the theme of money and materialism. The chorus repeats the line "me being fly that's priceless" which suggests that Flo Rida believes it's his expensive clothes, tires, and accessories that make him stand out and valuable. He talks about spending money on his side chick and wifey, implying that he is a wealthy man who can afford lavish gifts for his partners. However, he maintains that regardless of how much money he spends, it's his overall aesthetic that is priceless.
In the verses, he raps about his luxurious lifestyle, mentioning his thousand-dollar jeans, customized jeeps, and expensive vodka. He also acknowledges that his wealth attracts negative attention, referring to the "boys snitchin" who are afraid of getting caught. Flo Rida uses his lyrics to brag about his wealth while still championing his authentic style and appeal as "priceless." Overall, "Priceless" is a song about the excesses of wealth and the value placed on materialism in modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
I pulled up to the club on dubs
I arrived at the club with my wheels shining.
They say look at them go
People admiring my ride and my style.
And raised up with some girls tryin' to cut 3 times in the room
Me and some ladies enjoying the party and dancing.
Cause I spent 20 on my tires
I invested 20 dollars in my car's wheels.
30 to be icy
And 30 dollars for my cool look.
But me bein' fly that's priceless
Being stylish is invaluable.
And I gave 40 to my side chick
I spend 40 on my mistress.
50 to the wifey
And 50 on my wife, but my flyness is again, priceless.
Err but the projects
Although I come from the projects.
Postin' that's the object
My goal is to make money and live extravagantly.
Me talkin' cash
I like to talk about money.
Then you better switch the topic
If you can't handle it, change the subject.
Bitch nigga stop it
Don't be a coward.
Gon' ahead and cop it
Go ahead and live your life no matter the obstacles.
Money in the bag
I have a lot of cash in my possession.
Probably takin' out the garbage
I'm getting rid of my problems.
I know them boys snitchin'
I'm aware that some people are informing others.
Cause they're scared of 1st degree
Because they are afraid of getting caught for their crimes.
But you can tell em f.e.d's
You can inform federal agents about their illegal activities.
I'm in VIP
I'm special and get taken care of.
With 4 mill chedda' keep boy keys
I carry around a lot of money and the keys to my expensive cars.
The window to the wall
I am a supplier of whatever you need.
Got no wife but the wife be my girlfriend
I don't have a wife, but my girlfriend is like a wife to me.
My girlfriend girlfriend
I have multiple girlfriends who are all special to me.
Lookin' for a girl friend
I'm always searching for another woman to add to my collection.
Nick name tail spin
I call my girls by unique nicknames.
Meet you in da whirlwind
I'm always on the go, but I'll make time for you.
Lord hear the way
I talk with confidence and authority.
Now they ask you where the world went
People are confused and don't understand my extravagant lifestyle.
I'm so fly
I'm very stylish.
Not to mention that I'm priceless
Being stylish is invaluable to me.
Ya ain't never seen
I'm one of a kind.
Heard of them
People know about me but can't relate.
None like this
I'm unique and different from anyone else.
Thousand dollar jeans
I wear expensive clothing.
Air force 2 Nike's
And my shoes are just as expensive.
Prowlin' in the club
I'm always searching for my next conquest.
Give a fuck about indictments
I don't care about the law or getting caught.
You can bartender but the drinks on me
I'm generous and always willing to buy drinks.
2 magnums in my hand
I have two large bottles of champagne in my hands.
One fo' creeps one fo' freaks
One for the weird and one for the wild girls.
Too much legal tender
I have a lot of cash, and it's all legal.
So its raining bubbly
I'm celebrating and popping champagne bottles.
My ice the same color
My jewelry has the same color scheme as Kelis.
How Kelis used to be
Just like how Kelis was with her fashion.
Hold up wait a minute
Wait a minute, let me tell you something.
Pop pop niggas ain't even they spinnin'
People claim to be wealthy, but they're not.
I made a make dollars
I made a lot of money.
So it have to make sense
I invest my money to make more money.
I'm born out liquor
I'm always ready to party and drink.
I'ma dead president
I'm obsessed with money and the faces on the bills.
All long day
All day long, I'm hustling.
All long die
And I'll continue that hustle until I die.
Toe tag money see it fallin' out the sky
I have so much money that it's like it's falling from the sky.
Bitch if I'm priceless
I am proud and believe my flyness is invaluable.
Then bury me alive
If that's the case, then I never want to die.
My pockets like caskets
My pockets are constantly filled with money like a casket.
Death live inside
The idea of death motivates me to continue making money.
Alligator wit the sways
I wear exotic and expensive clothing.
50 on the carpet
I spent 50 dollars on the carpet I just walked on.
All yellow hard 8s
I wear the latest and most expensive shoes.
Scarface white leather
I like to wear expensive and luxurious clothing like Tony Montana from Scarface.
Purple cush
I smoke high-quality marijuana.
Green all red shinin' any weather
My jewelry is always shining, no matter the weather.
Customized jeeps for high priced life nigga
I have expensive and customized cars to support my lifestyle.
Get it till you cant no mo
I'll keep hustling and making money until I can't anymore.
Shop till you cant no mo
I'll keep spending and living extravagantly until I can't anymore.
10 on some new shoes
I spent 10 dollars on a new pair of shoes.
50 on the boy
I spent 50 dollars on a boy, possibly for sexual purposes.
100 on some new jeans
I spent 100 dollars on a new pair of jeans.
And give a fuck bout the price
I don't care how much things cost.
Precious little tight blue heart on my mike
I have a small, valuable, and rare microphone.
She'll get your whole life for a stack
I can buy anything, including a woman's loyalty.
Get yourself something nice
Spend your money and enjoy life like I do.
[Chorus]
Repeating the same lyrics from earlier in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN WILLIAMS, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, DWAYNE CARTER
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