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.
Round And Round
Flo Rida Lyrics
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When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
Hop in, there we go, I got places to go
People to see, time is precious
Just like my mind where I'm goin'
No women, no shawties, no nothin' but clothes
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I like my jewelry that's always on gold
I know the storm is comin'
My pockets keep tellin' me it's gonna shower
Call up my homies, it's on
And poppin' tonight 'cause it's meant to be ours
We keep a fade-away shot
'Cause we ballin' it's Platinum Patron that be ours
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
Girl, you the drink with all that goodie power, 'cause
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
My money love her like their number one fan
Don't open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
My Benjamin Franklins
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
My paper planes makin' her dance
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
We buildin' castles that's made out of sand
She's amazin', fire blazin'
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
Time to get paid, it's maximum wage
That body belong on a poster
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
Like, "Damn it, I know you"
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
Tell me whatever and I'll be your gopher
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin' my money around
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
It's goin' down down
Yeah, I'm spendin' my money (ah), I'm out of control (ah)
Somebody help me, she takin' my bank roll
But I'm king of the club (ah) and I'm wearin' the crown
Poppin' these bottles, touchin' these models
Watchin' they asses go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down (ah)
You spin my head right round, right round (ah)
When you go down, when you go down down (ah)
You spin my head right round, right round (ah)
When you go down, when you go down down
Right Round is a song by Flo Rida that was released in 2009 as the lead single from his second studio album "R.O.O.T.S." The song features Ke$ha in the chorus and was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song became a huge commercial success, topping the charts in several countries and reaching number three in the US.
The lyrics of the song are focused on the club scene, where Flo Rida talks about his fame, success, and extravagance. He talks about his expensive Cartier watch and his love for gold jewelry, indicating his success in the music industry. He mentions his obsession with clubbing and partying, and how he is always on the move, meeting new people and experiencing life. Ke$ha's chorus involves a sexual reference to pole dancing, indicating a similarly wild and intense party lifestyle.
The song samples the chorus of the 1984 song "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive. The upbeat melody and the catchy lyrics of the song made it an instant hit with listeners. The song was used in various movies, TV shows such as The Hangover and Fast & Furious, and video games like Just Dance and Mafia II.
Line by Line Meaning
You spin my head right round, right round
You constantly captivate me and I feel disoriented, but in a good way.
When you go down, when you go down down
Specifically, when you dance seductively and with great skill.
Hey, walk out that house with my swagger
I am confident and stylish when I leave the house.
Hop in, there we go, I got places to go
I am ready to start my day and have important destinations to reach.
People to see, time is precious
My schedule is busy and I need to use my time wisely.
I look at my Cartier, out of control
My expensive Cartier wristwatch is amazing and almost overwhelming.
Just like my mind where I'm goin'
My thoughts are focused and determined on where I am headed.
No women, no shawties, no nothin' but clothes
I am only interested in fashion and clothing, not romantic relationships.
No stoppin' now, my Pirellis on roll
I am moving forward quickly and my Pirelli tires are helping me do so.
I like my jewelry that's always on gold
I love and prefer gold jewelry over any other metal.
I know the storm is comin'
I am aware of potential problems or challenges in the future.
My pockets keep tellin' me it's gonna shower
I am getting messages through my wealth or financial situation that a problem is imminent.
Call up my homies, it's on
I am calling my friends and planning for a good time.
And poppin' tonight 'cause it's meant to be ours
We will have a fun and exciting evening because we deserve it.
We keep a fade-away shot
We are playing basketball and using a fade-away shot technique.
'Cause we ballin' it's Platinum Patron that be ours
Because we are successful and wealthy, we can afford to drink expensive Platinum Patron tequila.
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
I owe and appreciate a woman for her unique qualities and personality.
Girl, you the drink with all that goodie power, 'cause
You have a certain charm and appeal that makes people want to be around you and indulge in your good energy.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
I am watching a dancer's performance from a high vantage point.
She got me throwin' my money around
I am spending a lot of money because the dancer's performance is impressive.
Ain't nothin' more beautiful to be found
There is nothing more aesthetically pleasing than watching this woman dance.
It's goin' down down
The excitement and atmosphere is intense and fun.
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
This woman recognizes my status and confidence as a successful man.
My money love her like their number one fan
The money I am spending is an expression of my admiration and enjoyment for this woman's talent and beauty.
Don't open my mouth, let her talk to my fans
I am allowing this woman to speak to my followers and fans on my behalf.
My Benjamin Franklins
My $100 bills.
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
I have thousands of dollars and I am keeping them organized with rubber bands.
My paper planes makin' her dance
I am making this woman excited and happy by throwing money at her.
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
I plan on having a wild and fun night that may involve getting physically messy or dirty.
We buildin' castles that's made out of sand
We are working on something that is fleeting and may not be permanent.
She's amazin', fire blazin'
This woman is spectacular and energetic, and she is captivating to watch.
Hotter than Cajun, girl won't you move a lil' closer?
This woman is more attractive and intense than anything else, and I want her to move closer to me.
Time to get paid, it's maximum wage
I am motivated to work hard and earn as much money as possible.
That body belong on a poster
This woman's body is so beautiful, it belongs on a picture or poster.
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
I am somewhat disoriented and mesmerized by this woman's body as she dances.
Like, "Damn it, I know you"
I am attracted to this woman and feel like I know her.
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
You want to act quickly and efficiently, like a gun being taken out of its holster.
Tell me whatever and I'll be your gopher
I am available for this woman's needs and I will serve her however she wishes.
Yeah, I'm spendin' my money (ah), I'm out of control (ah)
I am recklessly spending my money and I can't stop myself.
Somebody help me, she takin' my bank roll
I need someone to stop me before I spend all of my money on this woman.
But I'm king of the club (ah) and I'm wearin' the crown
Despite my reckless spending, I am still the most important and powerful person at this club.
Poppin' these bottles, touchin' these models
I am drinking champagne and flirting with attractive women.
Watchin' they asses go down down
I am admiring these women's bodies as they dance in front of me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tramar Dillard, Timothy Lever, Phillip Lawrence, Peter Burns, Stephen Coy, Michael Percy, Bruno Mars, A. Grigg, Justin Franks, Luke Gottwald, PETER JOZZEPI BURNS, PHILIP LAWRENCE, MICHAEL DAVID PERCY, TIMOTHY JOHN LEVER, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, ALLAN PETER GRIGG
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@JandherR
Salve Flo rida , essa música fez muito sucesso no Brasil 🇧🇷 e ainda faz.
@JandherR
Muito nostalgica ela, tamo junto
@ceciliapineda6182
Han pasado muchos años y aún no supero esta canción 💕
@laragu007
Sadly those are none of my talents^^
@ovidiu-flavianmarginean2261
If you are listening this song in 2024 you're a legend.
@ezequielsalom2318
Legend here
@Tardo04
The nostalgia bro
@valeriacostanzi6776
HOLLAAAAAA