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Flo Rida is an American floppy commercial who has the fugliest hairline ever. |
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''Not to be confused with the state [[Florida]]'' |
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{{Infobox musical artist <!--See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> |
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|Name = Flo Rida |
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|Img = Flo rida kfest.jpg |
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|Img_capt = Flo Rida at [[WSPK]]'s KFest, 2009 |
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|Background = solo_singer |
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|Birth_name = Tramar Dillard |
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|Born = {{birth date and age|1979|9|17|mf=y}} |
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|Occupation = [[Rapper]] |
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|Genre = [[Electro-hop|Electro hop]], [[pop music|pop]] |
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|Origin = [[Miami]], Florida, United States |
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|Years_active = 2006–present |
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|Label = [[Poe Boy Entertainment|Poe Boy]]/[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]] |
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|Associated_acts = [[2 Live Crew]], [[Brisco (rapper)|Brisco]], [[DJ Khaled]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[T-Pain]], [[will.i.am]], [[Alexandra Burke]]. |
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|URL = [http://www.officialflo.com www.officialflo.com] |
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'''Tramar Dillard''' (born September 17, 1979), better known by his stage name '''Flo Rida''' ({{pronEng|ˌfloʊ ˈraɪdə}}, from ''Florida''), is an American rapper. As a teenager, he toured with local rap group [[2 Live Crew]].<ref name="billboard">{{cite news |first=Mariel |last=Concepcion |title=Flo Rida |url=http://www.billboard.com/features/flo-rida-1003678482.story |work=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="all music">{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fpfexqwrldke~T1 |title=Flo Rida: Biography |accessdate=2007-12-19 |last=Kellman |first=Andy |year=2007 |work=Allmusic}}</ref> Later, he appeared in numerous popular rap [[mixtape]]s and studio albums, most notably in ''[[We the Best]]'' in 2006. ''[[Mail on Sunday (album)|Mail on Sunday]]'' was Flo Rida's solo debut album; its first single "[[Low (Flo Rida song)|Low]]", featuring [[T-Pain]] which was a #1 hit for ten weeks in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from ''Mail on Sunday'': "Elevator" and "In the Ayer". In 2009, his second album ''[[R.O.O.T.S.]]'' was released; its most successful single "[[Right Round]]" was at the top of the Hot 100 for six weeks. He so far spawned 6 top twenty singles in his career span on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart within only 2 years. |
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==Early life== |
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Dillard was born in the city of [[Carol City, Florida|Carol City]], Florida. 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<ref name="Vibe">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/music/next/2008/02/flo_rida/|title=Flo Rida|last=Garland|first=Maurice G.|date=2008-02-28|work=Vibe|accessdate=2009-04-08}}</ref> and attended [[Barry University]] for two months; Flo Rida justified dropping out of college by pursuing a music career, He returned to his home state of Florida to continue pursuing his music career after receiving a phone call from a representative of the independent label [[Poe Boy Entertainment]].<ref name="billboard"/> Dillard signed with Poe Boy in 2006, and began affiliating himself with other Florida rappers, such as [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Trina]], [[T-Pain]] and [[Trick Daddy]]. A promotional street single entitled "Birthday", featuring Rick Ross, was his first significant release. He would make his mainstream debut with the song "Bitch I'm from Dade County" on [[DJ Khaled]]'s album ''[[We the Best]]'', which also had [[Trick Daddy]], [[Trina]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Brisco (rapper)|Brisco]], [[C-Ride]], and [[Dre (producer)|Dre]].<ref name="all music"/> |
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==Music career== |
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===''Mail on Sunday'' (2007–08)=== |
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Flo Rida received worldwide acclaim and popularity due to the chart-topping success of his first single, "[[Low (Flo Rida song)|Low]]", featuring [[T-Pain]]. It was his first official single from his debut album ''[[Mail on Sunday (album)|Mail On Sunday]]'' and the soundtrack to the movie ''[[Step Up 2 The Streets]]''. "Low" reached #1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref name="all music"/> "[[Elevator (song)|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.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fpfexqwrldke~T51 Flo Rida > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles]. Accessed 9 November 2008.</ref> He also collaborated with many other well-known artists in the hip-hop industry, such as [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Trey Songz]], and [[Yung Joc]]. |
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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 (singer)|Michelle Williams]], the remix of "4 Minutes" by [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], "[[Running_Back_(Jessica_Mauboy_song)|Running Back]]" by Australian R&B singer [[Jessica Mauboy]], "Feel It" by [[DJ Felli Fel]], and the remix of "[[Speedin']]" by [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]]. During the summer of 2008, he did live performances on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] dance competition program ''[[So You Think You Can Dance]]'' in the US<ref>{{cite web|last=Sample|first=Kristin|title=So You Think You Can Dance: Top 16 Revealed|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2008/06/20/so-you-think-you-can-dance-top-16-revealed/|work=TV Squad|date=2008-06-20}}</ref> and 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|title=Flo Rida|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva08/show/guests.aspx#florida|publisher=MuchMusic|accessdate=2008-06-14}}</ref> He appeared on tracks from the albums ''[[We Global]]'' by [[DJ Khaled]], ''[[Gutta (album)|Gutta]]'' by [[Ace Hood]], and ''[[The Fame (album)|The Fame]]'' by [[Lady Gaga]], among others. |
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===''R.O.O.T.S.'' (2009)=== |
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According to ''Billboard'' magazine, Flo Rida began recording his sophomore album nine months after ''Mail On Sunday''. The album is titled ''[[R.O.O.T.S.]]'' (Route of Overcoming the Struggle) and was released on March 31, 2009. Producers include J Rock, [[Dr. Luke]] and DJ Montay.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/flo-rida-gets-round-to-second-album-1003928904.story|title=Flo Rida Gets 'Round' To Second Album|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=2009-01-09|work=Billboard|accessdate=2009-01-18}}</ref> on February 18, 2009 Flo Rida got his second number-one hit "[[Right Round]]", the first single from ''[[R.O.O.T.S.]]''. "Right Round" jumped from number 58 to the top spot in just one week. The song also broke a record for the most digital one week sales, with 636,000, beating the previous record he had set himself with "Low".<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/02/18/flo-ridas-right-round-shatters-digital-singles-record-with-a-little-help-from-an-80s-hook/ Flo Rida’s “Right Round” Shatters Digital Singles Record With a Little Help From an ’80s Hook ]</ref><ref>[http://www.shockhound.com/features/451-flo-rida--overcoming-the-struggle#The_past_year_has_been_massive_for_you Shockhound interview]</ref> The second official single is "[[Sugar (Flo Rida song)|Sugar]]", featuring [[Wynter Gordon]]. The single peaked at #5 on the Billboard 100. |
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Appearances in this sophomore album include [[Ne-Yo]], [[Akon]], [[Wyclef Jean]], [[Pleasure P]], [[Nelly Furtado]], [[Wynter Gordon]], and [[Kesha Sebert|Ke$ha]]. |
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==Discography== |
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{{Main|Flo Rida discography}} |
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* ''[[Mail on Sunday (album)|Mail on Sunday]]'' (2008) |
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* ''[[R.O.O.T.S.]]'' (2009) |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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*[[American Music Awards]]<ref>[http://abc.go.com/primetime/ama/index?pn=nominees#t=0 2008 American Music Awards Nominees]. ABC</ref> |
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**2008: Breakthrough Performer (Nominated) |
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**2008: Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated) |
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*[[MuchMusic Video Awards]]<ref>[http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva08/nominees/#IntArtist Best International Video - Artist]. MuchMusic Video Awards 2008</ref> |
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**2008: Best International Video - Artist "Low" (Nominated) |
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*[[BET Awards]]<ref>[http://www.bet.com/Specials/BETAwards08/betawards-nominees/BestCollaboration.htm Best Collaboration], [http://www.bet.com/Specials/BETAwards08/betawards-nominees/BestNewArtist.htm Best New Artist]. BET Awards 2008.</ref> |
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**2008: Best New Artist (Nominated) |
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**2008: Best Collaboration: "Low" with T-Pain (Nominated) |
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*BET Hip Hop Awards<ref>[http://www.bet.com/Specials/hiphopawards08/Nominees/ringtone.htm Ringtone of the Year], [http://www.bet.com/Specials/hiphopawards08/Nominees/bestcollabo.htm Best Hip Hop Collabo], [http://www.bet.com/Specials/hiphopawards08/Nominees/rookieoftheyear_vote Rookie of the Year]. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008.</ref> |
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**2008: Ringtone of the Year: "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2008: Best Hip Hop Collabo: "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2008: Rookie of the Year (Nominated) |
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*[[Teen Choice Awards]]<ref>[http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/pdfs/TC08nominees.pdf Teen Choice 2008 Nominees List], [http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/pdfs/TC08nominees.pdf Teen Choice 2008 Winners List]</ref> |
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**2009: Choice Music: Best Hip Hop/Rap Track - Right Round (Nominated) |
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**2008: Choice Music: Hook-Up - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2008: Choice Music: Rap Artist (Nominated) |
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**2008: Choice Music: Breakout Artist (Nominated) |
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*[[MTV Video Music Awards]]<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-male-video/ Best Male Video], [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-hip-hop-video/ Best Hip Hop Video]. MTV Video Music Awards 2008.</ref> |
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**2009: Best Hip Hop Video - "Right Round" (Nominated) |
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**2008: Best Male Video - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2008: Best Hip Hop Video - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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*[[Grammy Awards]]<ref>[http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/grammy-awards.htm Grammy Award Nominations 2009] Retrieved 2008-9-3</ref> |
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**2009: Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2009: Best Rap Song - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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*[[People's Choice Awards]]<ref>[http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/peoples-choice-awards.htm People's Choice Awards Nominations 2009] Retrieved 2008-11-10</ref> |
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**2009: Favorite Hip Hop Song - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Won) |
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*[[MTV Australia Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/list-of-nominees/2009/02/19/1234632976114.html|title=List of nominees|date=2009-02-19|work=Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=2009-03-07}}</ref> |
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**2009: Best Video - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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**2009: Best Collaboration - "Running Back" by Jessica Mauboy featuring Flo Rida (Nominated) |
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*[[MOBO Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/mobo-awards/news/45355-mobo-nominations|title=MOBO Nominations|date=2008-09-11|publisher=MTV UK|accessdate=2009-03-07}}</ref> |
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**2009: Best Song - "Low" featuring T-Pain (Nominated) |
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*[[Ozone Magazine|Ozone Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://slumz.boxden.com/f87/ozone-awards-2008-nominees-1119190/|title=Ozone Awards 2008 Nominees|accessdate=2008-07-15}}</ref> |
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**2008: Breakthrough Artist (Nominated) |
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**2008: Club Banger of the Year, "Low" with T-Pain (Nominated) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.officialflo.com Official site] |
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* [http://illroots.com/2008/02/12/featured-flo-rida/ Interview with illRoots] |
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* [http://www.pp2g.tv/vanp6a3Y_.aspx PP2G.TV Video Interview with Flo Rida (May 2009)] |
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* {{worldcat id|id=np-flo%20rida$rapper}} |
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*{{MySpace|officialflo}} |
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*{{Twitter|official_flo}} |
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[[Category:African American rappers]] |
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[[Category:Barry University alumni]] |
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Revision as of 06:06, 7 November 2009
Flo Rida is an American floppy commercial who has the fugliest hairline ever.