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.
Turn Around
Flo Rida Lyrics
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Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Baby girl, I want you to keep on puttin' on a show
Hm-da da, ooh-oh
Hm-da da, let's go
Hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Shawty got it jumpin' around and I'm thrown
Everybody lookin' around like uh oh
Okay whatcha say? Let's play
Shake it with a little bit of Beyoncรฉ
Turn around and give it to me, shawty, get paid
Do it for them girls, they be jealous anyway
On stage I wanna be amazed
Pop that, drop that, it's your birthday
Top that, got stacks, work for this stage
Stop that, lock that, work it in place
You the best, shawty don't be scared
Let loose, get a Louis like hers
You the truth, get money, it's yours
Back it up like that, yes sir
Oh-oh baby, want some more baby?
I love the way you do it 'cause you do it so crazy
I'm countin' down so turn around
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Gotta make that booty go
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Baby girl, I want you to keep on puttin' on a show
Hm-da da, ooh-oh
Hm-da da, let's go
It's your sexy that got me now
Winnin' a bet that can't shut you down
I'm impressed the way you makin' it bounce
Workin' the middle again, makin' it jiggle again
Hello, let's go, just know
I love the way you do it, how you take it to the floor
Show 'em how you do it, like yo ready for the pole
Baby you can do it fifty times in a row
Them rows, get ready for your pose
Lights, camera, action, lose control
Ain't got the practice you's a pro
All types of magic, lose the clothes
Gotta party like this your world
Make your booty go stupid, girl
So hot and I love them curves
Off top shawty mark my words
Oh-oh baby, want some more baby?
I love the way you do it 'cause you do it so crazy
I'm countin' down so turn around
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Gotta make that booty go
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Baby girl, I want you to keep on puttin' on a show
Hm-da da, ooh-oh
Hm-da da let's go
I don't have the words to say
When you shake it my way
You got me st-studderin'
How can I make you stay?
I don't have the words to say
When you shake it my way
You got me st-studderin'
Studderin', studderin'
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Ooh-oh
Ooh-oh
Ooh-oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh
Oh-oh baby want some more baby?
I love the way you do it 'cause you do it so crazy
I'm countin' down so turn around
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Gotta make that booty go
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Hm-da-da, hm-da-da, hm-da-da, ooh-oh
Baby girl, I want you to keep on puttin' on a show
Hm-da da, ooh-oh
Hm-da da, let's go
The song "Turn Around" by Flo Rida is a high-energy dance track that celebrates the beauty and skill of club dancers. The song starts with the repetition of "mm-da da" and "oh oh" which sets the club atmosphere and urges the dancers to keep putting on a show. The lyrics express the admiration and desire of Flo Rida for the dancer, encouraging her to shake her body to the rhythm of the song. He mentions that everyone in the room is looking at her, and the dancer should do it for the girls who will be envious of her anyway. Throughout the song, Flo Rida urges the dancer to keep moving and perform for the crowd.
The chorus of the song reminds the dancer that she has a countdown to make her booty go. Flo Rida uses language that is both suggestive and playful, referencing Beyonce and her famous dance moves while also providing instructions on how the dancer can earn money through her performance. The lyrics complement the club atmosphere by promoting a wild, energetic atmosphere.
Overall, "Turn Around" is a song that celebrates the art of club dancing, encouraging dancers to shake their booties to the rhythm of the music. Flo Rida's lyrics, when understood in the context of the club atmosphere, provide a space for dancers to showcase their talents and express their love of dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby girl I want ya look keep on puttin' on a show
The singer wants the woman to keep performing and impressing him with her dance moves.
Shawty got it droppin' around and I'm sold
The woman's dancing is so good that the singer is completely sold on her.
Do it for them girls, They be jealous anyway
The singer wants the woman to dance in a way that will make other women jealous and envious of her skills.
On stage I wanna be amazed
The singer wants to be amazed by the woman's dancing skills while she is performing on stage.
Pop that, drop that, It's yo birthday
The singer wants the woman to celebrate her birthday by dancing and showing off her moves.
Stop that, lock that, Work it in place
The singer wants the woman to dance in a way that will make everyone stop and take notice, to make sure all eyes are on her.
Let loose get a looey like hers
The singer wants the woman to let loose and dance like Beyonce, who is known for her energetic and exciting performances.
I love the way you do it 'cause you do it so crazy
The singer loves the woman's dancing style because it is crazy and wild, and keeps him on his toes.
Come embrace the way you makin' it sound
The singer wants the woman to embrace the sounds that she is making while dancing, as they add to the overall effect of her performance.
Them rows get ready for yo pose
The people watching the performance should be ready to take photos of the woman's dancing poses.
Ain't got the price these shoes are pro
The woman's shoes are of such high quality that they cannot be measured in terms of their cost.
So hot that I love them grr
The woman's dancing is so hot and intense that the singer loves the sound effects she is making.
I don't have the words to say, When you shake it my way
The singer is speechless when the woman dances in a particular way that catches his attention and impresses him.
Five, four, three, two, one gotta make that booty go
The singer wants the woman to start dancing, and he counts down to make sure she is ready and prepared to put on a good show.
Lyrics ยฉ Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Franks, Boris Blank, Dieter Meier, George Kranz, Priscilla Polete, Alexander Izquierdo, Olle Corneer, Stefan Engblom, Tramar Dillard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kameronbowers432
Bangkok has him now...
@rummantazfim5784
Bangcock*
@Ilovetoesandwannasuckthem
๐๐๐ that shit true and PHIL is lost in some other country
@user-pr8en4uc7k
That's why I'm here
@xsilvermusic4357
legit said that when i found this song LMAOOO best film ever
@AK-gs8mw
Lol
@negan_savior
I love this song. I will always associate Flo Rida's music with the movie Hangover, WWE, vacation and parties!
@fakebonko
I remember watching this on MTV when I was way younger and finding it hilarious. Finally rediscovered it tonight and I now see why.
@carlosnavia9211
Why?
@patrickgrondines2221
that's i just learned that there were complaints about the video and people were offended by this video,
odd right