It's Flo Milli Season: Ho, Why Is You Here? Album Review

in
FloMilli_credit_ScrillDavis-scaled-e1597158232797.jpeg

If you have been on Twitter anytime between last summer and now, you have undoubtedly heard of Flo Milli. The twenty year old Alabama rapper blew up last year when she released her remix of the song “Beef” by Playboi Carti produced by Etheral. On the original track, Carti drones over the beat for two minutes in classic Atlanta Soundcloud rapper fashion. Flo Milli takes the track and turns it on it’s head. Her voice is bratty and demanding. Her attitude is on 110%. And her lyrics? Iconic. The opening line “I like cash and my hair to my ass” still lives rent free in my head to this day. The “Beef FloMix” and her following single “In the Party” saw massive success not only on Twitter, but Tik Tok as well. 

Flo Milli has continued to sustain her momentum over the past year, her efforts culminating in her first mixtape Ho, why is you here? released in July. Flo Milli’s debut project is a catchy, sassy, and bold introduction into the rap scene. On the tape, Flo Milli is not afraid to brag about her high standards for men, immense popularity at such a young age, her love of parties, and her willingness to step to any ho that tries her. Ho, why is you here? is without a doubt one of the best releases of the summer. Flo Milli shows everyone that she is not just a one hit wonder who will fade into obscurity. She is here to stay, and will talk her shit as she does it. 

The mixtape opens with the short intro track “Mood Everyday.” Clocking in at around 50 seconds, Flo Milli spits over a Dirty South inspired beat heavy with piano and bass eight bragadocious bars about how much confidence she has in herself. In classic rap fashion she acknowledges her haters, shrugging them off because, as she says, “When you shine like I shine you get a whole lotta hate.” She also takes a jab at clout chasers who just wanna befriend her for her fame, telling them that “it’s a little too late.” Although the abrasiveness of “Mood Everyday” is not indicative throughout Ho, why is you here? the sentiment is. If you don’t vibe with the introductory track, it’s likely you won’t be a fan of Flo Milli’s image in general. If you do, however, you are in for a treat for the rest of the mixtape. 

Ho, why is you here? includes the tracks “Beef FloMix” and “In the Party” that initially shot her into stardom. However, these aren’t even the strongest songs on the project. In fact, they may even be the weakest. This is a testament to Flo Milli’s musical growth over such a short period of time. On her mixtape, she explores a range of different flows and vocal styles. On “Like That Bitch,” Flo Milli goes from spitting like a based Southern gangsta to her adaption of the rapid fire rap style popularized by artists like Busta Rhymes. Flo Milli further experiments with her sound on the chorus of “Pockets Bigger.” She constricts her vocal cords in order to give her voice a gritter, grimier quality. This pairs perfectly with the abrasiveness of the bass boosted track. 

Flo Milli is not the only stand out aspect of Ho, why is you here? The production of the project from hip hop legends FATBOI, J-Bo, and J. White Did It, among others, give the mixtape its undeniably Southern sound. The beats ebb and flow between classic R&B stylings of songs like “Weak”  and modern mainstream sound of songs like “Not Friendly” with Flo Milli able to adapt to anything thrown at her. And just like with the “Beef FloMix,” Flo Milli makes every beat and every style her own. 

Ho, why is you here? is a strong introductory project for Flo Milli. On the mixtape she shows that she is not afraid to experiment with production, vocal inflections, and flows. As someone who stated in an interview with Genius that her main goal with her songs is to have fun, Flo Milli truly sees rap as a blank canvas for her to go buckwild on. This is only the beginning for Flo Milli. With all eyes on her, I can’t wait to see what she puts out next.

Favorite tracks

Pockets Bigger 

In the Party 

Send the Addy 

Rating: 7 

Listen to Ho, why is you here? here: 

Thanks for reading! Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to get updated whenever we post:

KANYE WEST ALBUM TOURNEY 🔥👊🏼 . . . Welcome to StereoVision Madness! This week we’re running a tournament to find out what our followers think is the best Kanye West album of all time. Everyday matchups will be posted on our Instagram story a
According to our followers, the best Mac Miller song of all time is Self Care! Thanks to everyone for voting, check back tomorrow for a brand new bracket. Let us know who you wanna see next ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Coronavirus won’t stop Sway from making freestyle videos 💪🏽 G Herbo and Black Thought give us some raps on Sway’s live series “Bedroom Bars”💯 . . . Who had the better freestyle? . . . #hiphop #rap #gherbo #juicewrld #ptsd #
Duality Takes Center Stage in Thundercat’s Fantastic New Record ‘It Is What It Is’ . Favorite Tracks: . Lost In Space / Great Scott / 22-26 Black Qualls (Ft. Steve Lacy, Steve Arrington, & Childish Gambino) It Is What It Is (Ft.
Dr. Dre’s classic record ‘The Chronic’ will be coming to streaming services this 4/20 🔥🌴 . . . What’s the first song off the album your streaming? . . . #drdre #thechronic #snoopdogg #deathrowrecords #deathrow #weed #420 #ma
42 Dugg Shows Why He’s Detroit’s Next Big Thing on ‘Young & Turnt Vol. 2’ . Favorite Tracks: . Hard Times Turnt Bitch One of One (Ft. Babyface Ray) . Hit the link in our bio to read the full review and stream the album! .
Welcome To A New Party - “PARTYMOBILE” by PARTYNEXTDOOR Album Review . Favorite Tracks: . NOTHING LESS ANOTHER DAY SAVAGE ANTHEM . Hit the link in our bio to read the full review and stream the album! . . . #hiphop #rap #albumreview #drak