Flo-Rida - Mr. Birthday Man
Words: Low

Flo-Rida don't want his cake on his birthday, he wants it everyday. That's why this Carol City, Florida boy is grinding hard delivering raw lyrics with a unique, melodic and energetic flow. According to Flo-Rida, his wide range of musical influences, his determination and love for music will keep him in the rap game for long time. Find out what else ya boy, Flo-Rida had to say during our recent interview!

Tell us about yourself. Who is Flo-Rida?

Flo-Rida: I grew up in Miami Florida (Carol City). I been doing music for over twelve years strong. When I do my music I like to come from a universal approach, for the simple fact that I've been out on the west coast and I've grinded hard on the east coast. Basically, I just love music.

What's the deal with your name?

Flo-Rida: I wanted to come with something that I was comfortable with, I didn't want to give myself a name like "Big Ace". I wanted a name that represented where I'm from. So I was sitting back one day and said I can take Florida and pronounce it Flo-Rida. I flow, a lot of times I rap fast and ride the beat so it's Flo-Rida.

What was it that made you decide you wanted to rap?

Flo-Rida: I grew up listening the the local group Poison Clan and my cousin used to always buy a lot of music that I'd listen to. And at my projects laundry mat there would be a lot of guys rapping all of the time. So I just fell victim to it.

So, you're also part of a rap group, right?

Flo-Rida: Yeah, the Ground Howgz and its three of us; Fifth, Bread and myself. We're all from Carol City. I'm stepping out as the front man.

How would you describe your music?

Flo-Rida: My music is from the left field. I have like a melodic flow, the urban and pop market should feel me.

The current single is called "Low". Why was this song selected as the lead single?

Flo-Rida: A lot of people was really feeling this song. T-Pain felt that I represented and he thought that my flow and timing was on point. It's also the lead single off of the Step Up 2 movie.

So, who produced the song?"

Flo-Rida: Monte, out of Atlanta.

How did you hook up with T-Pain for this joint?

Flo-Rida: I already knew him, but the label put us together for this record.

Tell us about the album, release date and all.

Flo-Rida: The album is called "Mail On Sunday". Ya know Monte produced "Low", The Runners produced "The Birthday" single. I've also got production from Jazze Pha, Cool and Dre, The Designated Hittas. I've got songs with Rick Ross, Brisco, Cash Money, and Trey Songs. The album should be out first quarter of next year.

Name a few of your favorite rappers.

Flo-Rida: I'll have to say that I do like Lil Wayne, he's doing his thing right now. And I got mad love for Andre 3000.

What qualities do you have that'll keep you in the rap game for minute?

Flo-Rida: I love music and people can tell by the concepts of my songs and the word play that I deliver. First and foremost if you're going to sell records people have to really love the artist. Definitely the girls are gonna love me, I'm a dude who work out. My influences range from Jimmy Hendrix to Gospel Artists to 50 Cent. I make sure I do my homework so a lot people are going to fall fond of me.

If you weren't doing music right now what would you be doing?

Flo-Rida: I would be in school pursuing a degree in business management and at the same time I'd probably be playing basketball.

What are some of your future goals?

Flo-Rida: Owning businesses, going back to school, probably get into movies; things of that nature.

Are you doing any promo tour dates?

Flo-Rida: Most definitely, I've been doing a lot of shows and radio appearances.