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Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Tremar DillardBirth Date :
December 16, 1979Birth Place :
Opa-Locka, Florida, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Low" (2007)
Christina Aguilera Will Duet With Flo Rida for 'Light and Darkness'
October 02, 2009 03:10:03Christina Aguilera's featured guests in her new album "Light & Darkness" have been revealed. According to producer Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Flo Rida and Santogold will lend their vocal to the effort.
"I know that there's a lot of other cool features, like I know that she has Santigold and Flo Rida on there," the powerhouse music maker told Rap-Up. Prior to that, he confirmed that Christina will also join forces with M.I.A.
New 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 2' Trailer Hears Some Singing
October 02, 2009 10:10:44A brand new trailer of "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" has come out for viewing pleasure. This less-than-two-minute promo video is made available by MSN. If compared to the previous videos, it offers fresh footage of the harmony singing brothers at school and a sneak peek at what happens to their caretaker David Seville.
Beside teasing on what to expect from the sequel to the 2007's "Alvin and the Chipmunks", the trailer also presents a couple of songs sung by the Chipmunks as well as their female counterparts, the Chipettes. First to be heard is the Chipmunks singing Flo Rida's single "Right Round", and near the end of the trailer, the Chipettes perform Beyonce Knowles' "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".
Alexandra Burke's 'Bad Boys' Video Feat. Flo Rida Premiered
September 22, 2009 09:09:46A couple of previews and several on set pictures after, the music video of Alexandra Burke's "Bad Boys" is finally premiered. Featuring the song's guest Flo Rida, the video opens up with Burke's car breaking down and mostly sees a dancing sequence by Burke and some male dancers.
The video was shot with director Bryan Barber in Los Angeles in late August over the course of two days. Shortly after completing the filming, the winner of singing reality show "The X-Factor" took it to her Twitter to express her glee. "I'm such a big baby! Walked on set and started crying!!! Everything is so overwhelming!! I love my team," she wrote.
Nominations of 2009 MTV VMAs, Beyonce and Lady GaGa Lead the Pack
August 05, 2009 09:08:33Nomination recipients for the 26th Annual MTV Video Music Awards have been announced on August 4. And, it was revealed that both Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa have dominated the list with nine nods.
Out of the nine nominations Beyonce and Lady GaGa received, eight of them have the two female singers facing off against each other. Beyonce competes against Lady GaGa in such categories as Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Special Effects, Best Cinematography and Art Direction.
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Available' Feat. Akon
July 17, 2009 11:07:12A music video in support of Flo Rida's single entitled "Available" has been debuted for public viewing pleasure. The video mainly shows Flo Rida dancing and singing to the dance track with his collaborator Akon.
"Available" appears among new songs in Flo Rida's latest installment "R.O.O.T.S." which title stands for "Route of Overcoming the Struggle." Beside teaming up with Akon in "Available", Flo Rida also joins forces with Nelly Furtado in another song called "Jump".
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Jump' Feat. Nelly Furtado
July 11, 2009 09:07:50A music video filmed by Chris Robinson to promote Flo Rida's single called "Jump" has just come out, having his collaborator Nelly Furtado appearing as a cartoon character. The video mostly captures the rapper partying with his friends.
"Jump" is one of the songs appearing in Flo Rida's second studio album "R.O.O.T.S." which has been in stores since March. The track also serves as a theme song for Disney Channel's 3-D comedy adventure movie "G-Force" which is due to arrive in U.S. theaters on July 24.
Flo Rida Premieres 'Sugar' Music Video
May 22, 2009 11:05:02In support of Flo Rida's single titled "Sugar", a music video for the Wynter Gordon-featuring song has been debuted. Filmed in Miami by Shane Drake, it gives a look at the rapper when he goes to a dentist and after getting anesthetized, has a hallucination of being on a beach and surrounded by beautiful girls.
"Sugar" is a song where Flo Rida talks about his addiction to kissing. Produced by DJ Montay, the track comes from his sophomore studio effort "R.O.O.T.S.", which stands for "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle".
Behind-the-Scenes of Flo Rida's 'Sugar' Music Video
April 29, 2009 11:04:48Fans can peek Flo Rida's upcoming music video for his single "Sugar" through a behind-the-scenes footage taken from its shooting location in Miami beach. Shane Drake serves behind the lens and Christopher Pearson is on the set as director of photography, while Wynter Gordon is recruited to make a cameo.
"Sugar" is a song where Flo Rida teams up with Wynter and talks about his addiction to kissing. Produced by DJ Montay, the track comes from his sophomore studio effort "R.O.O.T.S.", which stands for "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle".
Black Eyed Peas, Jonas Brothers and More Tapped for NBC's 'Today' Concert Series
April 03, 2009 11:04:23Black Eyed Peas and Jonas Brothers are among big groups recruited to entertain concertgoers at 2009 "Toyota Concert Series on Today". will.i.am and friends will be singing on June 12, while the Jonas boys are set to perform on June 19.
Other performers include No Doubt, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, The All-American Rejects and many more. The Gwen Stefani-fronted band will kick off the annual concert series on May 1, while the others will be making a live appearance on the following days.
Official Tracklisting of Flo Rida's New Album 'R.O.O.T.S.'
March 16, 2009 11:03:00An official tracklisting for Flo Rida's soon-to-be released second studio effort "R.O.O.T.S." has just arrived. It reveals thirteen new tracks, including Kesha-featuring song "Right Round", which peaked at number one on Billboard Hot 100 since it was released in January.
In addition to teaming up with Kesha, Flo Rida also joins forces with Nelly Furtado, Pleasure P, Ne-Yo, Akon, Wynter Gordon and Wyclef Jean. He plans to drop the star-studded record in U.S. on March 31.
Flo Rida Denies Dropping Duet Track With Chris Brown Due to Altercation Case
March 04, 2009 09:03:18Responding to rumor claiming he put "Sweat", his duet track with Chris Brown, in scrap pile due to Chris' alleged altercation with Rihanna, Flo Rida comes out with a denial, telling US Weekly that he never said such thing. "I think someone must have got it twisted," Flo Rida states.
Flo Rida opens up further, noting "Sweat" is not the only song he has scrapped off. He says, "It's not just that record, there were other records that couldn't make the album ... before me ever hearing anything about [Brown allegedly beating Rihanna]. This was way before, at least a month. I had been done with this record."
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Shone' Feat. Pleasure P
February 25, 2009 08:02:12After debuting "Right Round" music video, Flo Rida comes out with another video, this time to promote his new song called "Shone". Joined by Pleasure P, he is captured having a wild party with several girls.
"Shone" is a song produced by Jim Jonsin and Dre & Vidal for Flo Rida's forthcoming sophomore studio album "R.O.O.T.S.". Before officially being released on February 24, its demo version has been leaked with Rico Love singing Pleasure P's verses.
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Right Round'
February 23, 2009 03:02:54A music video in companion of Flo Rida's new single "Right Round" has been debuted. Guest-starring his collaborator Kesha, the Malcolm Jones-directed video mainly features the two singers having a dance through the up-beat sounds of the track.
"Right Round" is a song written by a team comprising of Timbaland and Lukasz Gottwald among others. Containing a sample from Dead or Alive's 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", the track has been released since January as the first single off Flo Rida's forthcoming second major studio effort "R.O.O.T.S.".
Flo Rida's New Song 'Action' Feat. Pleasure P Comes Out
January 17, 2009 01:01:21"Action", the new track from Flo Rida, collaborating with Pleasure P, has been outed. The song is rumored to be listed in the "Low" singer's sophomore studio album "R.O.O.T.S." a.k.a "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle".
"Right Round", the first single from Flo Rida's new album meanwhile has hit the web earlier. Featuring "The Hills" star Kesha, it contains a sample from Dead or Alive's 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)".
Flo Rida Sets Release Date for 'R.O.O.T.S.'
January 10, 2009 09:01:09Flo Rida's upcoming sophomore studio effort titled "R.O.O.T.S." has reportedly gotten its release date. An acronym for "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle", the effort will be released on April 7 under Poe Boy/Atlantic Records, according to Billboard.
The first single from the record, "Right Round", has hit the web earlier and now has been available to stream on Flo Rida's MySpace page and official website. Containing a sample from Dead or Alive's 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", the track is said to appear in the LP as its lead single.
List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Music
January 08, 2009 11:01:31Determined through online voting, winners for the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in music have been revealed during a star-studded ceremony on January 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Carrie Underwood and Chris Brown are among those who bring home the Saturday night prize.
Beating down Alicia Keys and Rihanna, Carrie is named as "Favorite Female Singer". Also, her track "Last Name" successfully puts aside Taylor Swift's song "Love Story" and Rascal Flatts' single "Take Me There" in "Favorite Country Song".
Flo Rida's New Song 'Right Round' Outed
January 06, 2009 03:01:29An audio stream of Flo Rida's new song "Right Round" has hit the web. Reportedly carrying a sample from Dead or Alive's 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", the track is said to appear in his upcoming sophomore studio effort "R.O.O.T.S." as its lead single.
Standing for "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle", "R.O.O.T.S." is expected to be available for purchase sometime this spring. The record will reportedly be produced by a team comprising of J Rock, Dr. Luke and DJ Montay among others.
Flo Rida Starts Recording 'R.O.O.T.S.'
December 13, 2008 09:12:12Rapper Flo Rida begins to cook up new materials for his sophomore studio album "R.O.O.T.S.". Eying to release the record in spring 2009, he is working with superhouse producers J Rock, Doctor Luke and DJ Montay to get it done.
First single off the upcoming album, which stands for "Routes of Overcoming the Struggle", is expected to come out in January 2009, according to Billboard. Unfortunately, the song's title still remains secret.
List of Music Nominations for 2009 People's Choice Awards
November 11, 2008 10:11:58Nominees of the 35th annual People's Choice Awards have been announced. Breaking the news are Joshua Jackson of "Fringe" and Carrie Ann Inaba of "Dancing with the Stars" alongside actors from "Gary Unmarried", Paula Marshall and Jay Mohr.
From the list posted below, it is revealed that Rihanna leads the nomination list by receiving three nods. She is nominated for "Favorite Female Singer", facing off Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood. On "Favorite Pop Song", her up-beat jam "Disturbia" will compete with Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" and Jordin Sparks' "No Air" featuring Chris Brown.
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'In the Ayer'
June 14, 2008 09:06:17Flo Rida, the rapper who surfaced on the music scene with his infectious hit "Low", has spawned another single from his debut album. He has selected "In the Ayer" as the third single off "Mail on Sunday" and a music video accompanying it has been premiered on Friday, June 13.
The video that was directed by Shane Drake (Paramore, Timbaland), was one of the clips being debuted on new MTV show, "FN MTV" which is hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. It features a cameo by the song's collaborator, will.i.am who along with Flo Rida is throwing words to the camera. Part of the clip shows Flo Rida and his entourage walking into a bank with a bag full of money before he was being led to another part of the building.
Video Premiere: Flo Rida's 'Elevator' Feat. Timbaland
February 18, 2008 09:02:40'Low' hitmaker Flo Rida has moved on with the promotion of his second single from debut album "Mail on Sunday". Despite the fact that "Low" has been at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 for more than 8 weeks, the rapper released the music video for next single "Elevator".
The song which is produced and featuring Timbaland is made the official second single even though the track "Birthday" has been on the street first before "Low". "Elevator" has entered the Hot 100 chart at #116 and Hot R'n'B Songs chart at #100.
Flo Rida Dethrone Alicia Keys in Singles Chart
December 28, 2007 10:12:31On Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, Alicia Keys' infectious hit 'No One' is dethroned from its comfortable seat by new comer Flo Rida's single, 'Low' feat. T-Pain. The rapper's song sold 178,000 digital downloads, ending Keys' five weeks reign at #1.
Timbaland's 'Apologize' feat. OneRepublic, meanwhile, retains its position at #3, so do Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss' feat. T-Pain and Fergie's 'Clumsy' that hold on to their fourth and fifth position respectively. Coming in at number 6 is Finger Eleven's 'Paralyzer' which last week's position at #7 is now filled by Colbie Caillat's long staying single, 'Bubbly'.
