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.
Rewind
Flo Rida Lyrics
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Put a light in the air
From the hood to the stakes
It's so incredible
Fry your finger in the air
Flo Rida up in here
Wyclef up in here
To the time when it was just me and you
Oh, how we were inseparable
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
To the time before you went away
Wish I could go back to yesterday
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
I try sticking to the rivers that I'm used to
But these tears got me searching for an inner tube
Witness my homies life shorter than my inner lose
Don't wanna drown in my hurt 'cause it's critical
I pop champagne but still it's a damn pain
Beedee I love you my sister died but it never changed
My last love that we just ditched in my brain
Give up the fortune and the fame to hear you say my name
The ghetto rough while the doff try purple rain
Lord knows I wish death never had a name
Our last breath that it never had a relevate
Wyclef, Flo Rida here to tell it man
To the left, move, hurt for suffering
I lose myself when I think about my people's slain
If I could I'd rewind this whole thing
If I could I would pull it up and rewind
To the time when it was just me and you
Oh, how we were inseparable
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
To the time before you went away
Wish I could go back to yesterday
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
So I sit down and I had try
Are you living up in this life?
And I know if I could I'd pull it up and rewind
If I could take yesterday and place it in my palms
I anticipate the day like a school prom
Promise tomorrow what you think till you lose some
Big will I know heaven got the futon
Face good with the man paid your dues done
Wack your shows in Japan with me getting drunk
We had plans, plans change the new sun
The Lord never leave us lonely when you lose one
If I could change the past, my people wouldn't past
I wish life was TiVo and you could bring it back
I wish it all was remote and how the day be said
I were IP use it like it's pixel flap
Pull up the hood times, pull up the good times
Everyday be forever when I'm puttin' down
Showing off that's the truth nah
If I could I would pull it up and rewind
To the time when it was just me and you
Oh, how we were inseparable
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
To the time before you went away
Wish I could go back to yesterday
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
So I sit down and I had try
Are you living up in this life?
And I know if I could I'd pull it up and rewind
If I had the gift be here I'd cure your mom from cancer
Take the Breena and stuck 'em up all with answers
Take the crack feen turn her into the prom queen
Have her graduate suma ku la day
But she so high that she's riding on drug assist
Growing up like the women from the exorcist
Her heart stopped in the ambulance
If I could I would pull it up and rewind
To the time when it was just me and you
Oh, how we were inseparable
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
To the time before you went away
Wish I could go back to yesterday
If I could I'd pull it up and rewind
So I sit down and I had try
Are you living up in this life?
And I know if I could I'd pull it up and rewind
The lyrics to Flo Rida Feat. Wyclef Jean's song Rewind are a reflection on the past and the desire to go back and change events that have led to hurt or loss. The song opens with the instructions to put a light in the air if you love somebody. This suggests that the theme of the song is love and the importance of cherishing those who are special to us. The chorus repeats the theme of wanting to go back in time and relive moments, particularly with those who have passed away. The lyrics express grief and a sense of helplessness, with Flo Rida talking about trying to stick to the rivers he's used to but feeling overwhelmed by his emotions, while also acknowledging that his homies' lives are shorter than his.
Wyclef Jean talks about losing his sister and a past love and how he would give up the fortune and the fame for the chance to hear his loved ones' voices again. The song also touches on societal issues such as drug addiction and cancer, with Wyclef expressing his desire to cure his mother's cancer and take a crack fiend and turn her into a prom queen. The repetition of the line "If I could I'd pull it up and rewind" reinforces the desperate desire to go back and change things.
Overall, Rewind is a poignant reflection on the past and the importance of cherishing those who are special to us. It is a song about loss and grief, but also about the power of love and the importance of remembering those who have passed away.
Line by Line Meaning
If you love somebody
If you have strong feelings of affection towards someone
Put a light in the air
Show your love and support by raising a light source in the air
From the hood to the stakes
From the urban neighborhood to the luxurious lifestyle
It's so incredible
The feeling of love and support is amazing and powerful
Fry your finger in the air
Raise your index finger to show support
Flo Rida up in here
Flo Rida is present and part of the song
Wyclef up in here
Wyclef is present and part of the song
If I could I would pull it up and rewind
If it were possible, I would go back in time
To the time when it was just me and you
To a time when it was only us and our love and support for each other
Oh, how we were inseparable
How close and tightly bound our relationship was
I try sticking to the rivers that I'm used to
I try to stay true to my roots and what I know best
But these tears got me searching for an inner tube
My sorrow and pain have left me feeling lost and in need of comfort
Witness my homies life shorter than my inner lose
I've seen my friends die too young and it's taken a toll on me
Don't wanna drown in my hurt 'cause it's critical
I don't want to let my pain overwhelm and consume me
I pop champagne but still it's a damn pain
I may celebrate my successes, but my pain is still there
Beedee I love you my sister died but it never changed
I still love you, even though my sister passed away
My last love that we just ditched in my brain
I'm still holding on to the love we once had, even though we've separated
Give up the fortune and the fame to hear you say my name
I would give up all my success for the simple pleasure of you acknowledging me
The ghetto rough while the doff try purple rain
Life in the ghetto is difficult, while others may live an easier life
Lord knows I wish death never had a name
I wish death wasn't a part of life and didn't have a label
Our last breath that it never had a relevate
I wish our last breath never had significance or meaning
Wyclef, Flo Rida here to tell it man
Wyclef and Flo Rida are here to share their message
To the left, move, hurt for suffering
We need to move past our pain and heartache to overcome our suffering
I lose myself when I think about my people's slain
I become lost in thought when I think about those I've lost to violence
So I sit down and I had try
I take a moment to reflect and try to find understanding
Are you living up in this life?
Are you truly embracing and living your life to the fullest?
If I had the gift be here I'd cure your mom from cancer
If I had the power, I would heal your mother's cancer
Take the Breena and stuck 'em up all with answers
Provide answers and solutions to those who are lost and need guidance
Take the crack feen turn her into the prom queen
Help those who suffer from addiction and enable them to live a better life
Have her graduate suma ku la day
Help her achieve success and celebrate her accomplishments
But she so high that she's riding on drug assist
She's so hooked on drugs that it's controlling her life
Growing up like the women from the exorcist
Her life is spiraling out of control like the possessed women from The Exorcist
Her heart stopped in the ambulance
Her addiction ultimately led to her untimely death
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Johnny David Mollings, Leigh Vincent Elliott, Leonardo V Mollings, Maurice Jammal Carpenter, Tramar Dillard
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