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Flo Rida - Sugar ft. Wynter Gordon
Artist: Flo Rida
Featuring: Wynter Gordon
Producer: DJ Montay
Album: R.O.O.T.S.
Label: Poe Boy/Atlantic
With R.O.O.T.S. lead single Right Round, Flo Rida reworked Dead or Alive’s You Spin Me Round into a strip club anthem—a concept that, while ridiculous on paper, resulted in one of ‘09’s biggest hits to date. After hearing his latest single selection, all I can say is that Flo’s outdone himself. Remember I’m Blue, the ‘99 hit that was ultra-catchy way back when, but now exists as nothing but a slightly irritating memory? Well, prepare to hear that “Da ba dee, da ba die” chorus about a thousand more times—on Sugar, the emcee teams up with fellow Floridian DJ Montay and Surveillance singer Wynter Gordon to bring one-hit-wonder Eiffel 65’s one hit into the 21st century. Flo’s flow is tight and propulsive as he pays tribute to a woman whose kisses are sweet as candy, but it’s the chorus that will have this record on repeat in listeners’ heads (whether they like it or not). Easily as addictive as the titular substance, Sugar is sure to have R.O.O.T.S. flying off record store shelves on the 31st.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on March 16, 2009
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Flo Rida's Blue!
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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It can be argued that Flo Rida's a one-dimensional artist who just makes records for the radio and ring tones, but what really sets him apart is that he takes risks too. I never really caught onto "Right Round" but I'm liking this one. It would be crazy if he breaks the download record again with this track. Isn't it suppose to be his third single?
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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I love what Flo Rida is doing here. This song is pretty catchy. He is really turning these old joints into some tight club songs. I love Flo Rida's style and I definitely view him as more than a one-hit wonder. Good production on here.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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the chorus, flow and concept are amazing.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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heh. i think if your gonna sample off a song like that, u really gotta live up 2 it, and i dont think he did. i mean the song doesnt SUCK, but i think the sample could've been better handled by FR.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Should get radio play but the song is pretty weak. I feel like these "re-workings" are less an expression of Flo Rida's talent but rather his lack of creativity. This is now his second single that succeeds solely off it's sample. It's in rotation but, as someone who bought Mail On Sunday, I will not be purchasing R.O.O.T.S.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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nuttin to brag about here..very blah, like he's tryin too hard and shyt
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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forgot to rate this joint
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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luvin it.. lol BLUE from eiffel 65 Da Ba Dee!!Da Ba Dii!!Da Ba Dee!!Da Ba Dii!!
Da Ba Dee!!Da Ba Dii!! |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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In the word's of Sean "Diddy" Combs: "It's almost harder to make a hit out of a sample, 'cause you've got to make a hit out of a hit."
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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this is jus awsome, montay could have did a lil better with the beat tho... still hot
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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FIRE
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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i agree with DJ J, Flo-Rida is takin past hits which he (obviously) knows his listeners can easily digest and guarantees himself a commercial HIT. Put his signature flow on it, add sum kick-ass production and VOILA!
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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If you asked me a few months ago if I'd ever consider one of Flo Rida's songs classic, I would have thrown something at you... The truth is that dude is growin on me.
This producer just took a completely annoying song and converted it into a 21st century club banger that really keeps you noddin your head. The hook is super catchy and WILL make this track a huge success. Now, about Flo Rida: that name is not just a clever, catchy idea. Dude can ride a beat for real. I always thought that all of his songs were annoying, but I could never deny that the man has a nice flow. He may not have the most original lyrics, but he does a great job changing up his generally quick-paced to make his verses interesting... Very Nice! |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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hey someone told me in the original the group is sayin (im in need of a guy)...... hhhhmmmmm & the lead singer from dead or alive was gay.....is flo tryin to tell us somthin
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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The sample is a great idea and the production is insane. DJ Montay does great on the beat and the hook is dope and catchy! Flo Rida's verses are solid and this will be a club hit! Banger!
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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i swear to god that i can't get enough of this 80's-90's recycling in the chorus.
its the SHIT, and can save any song from any bad vocals...and Flo Rida everyone concentrates on "hey! damn! i know that from another song!" instead of listening to the actual integrity of the song don't get me wrong, Flo is straight, its just one of those tight-ass songs that is tight for the strange, awesome, wrong reasons |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Running out of material??? always check this man Flo Rida to bring the old school new school twist with that fire that might burn your ear drums!!!!
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***and Flo Rida knows it ***
was incorrect up in original |
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unbelieveable the way flo-rida can turn anything into a club banger
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Well... he's a Rida indeed! Can't touch his flow and how many risks he takes as pointed out. But at the same time, how much merit is there for Flo Rida after samplin hits over hits?
what sets him apart from other rap entertainers is that he's NOT one hit wonder, he has many already. |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Oh. my. god. When i heard the sample, i nearly cryed from laughing, but i think i can get used to this old song sampleing type thing from flo, this gonna be as hot as right round.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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I said it once and I'll say it again - Flo Rida is not a great lyricist, but he IS a great rapper. There is a difference. This is a for sure hit...no questions.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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The sample in the middle of the track is just menacing, as is the beat.... he's churning out hits after hits .... I found nothing wrong with it and feel that it was an out-and-out entertaining song... but this aint toppin 'Right Round' for me ....
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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I heard this track a few days ago. Although he is using alot of old school songs/melodies I cant hate on the song because he still kills his part. Its a banger for me.
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Only if every artist would take this many risks. I love how he can make an old sample jump.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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never thought anybody would actually touch that song lol this is koo though shoulda none flo rida woulda been the first.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Not too keen on this 1. but it too catchy to give it a 2. Flo's stikin' to his recipe - it was a hit a minute ago now imma put my spin on it and see what the people think... Its workin
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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this shit izz tight
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Guys like Flo Rida are exactly why hip hop is hurtin...
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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being from italy, and being eiffel 65 an italian group it was a huge surprise when i hit play.
i never liked e65's blue and generally never liked any oher of their songs.. but hey, this ish sounds good, dj montay does his best recylcing gabry ponte's wack as hell melody. flo rida knows how to make things movin.. |
| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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yo this man can't be touched right now. you have all these rappers out here who are playing it safe when it comes to makin an old sound their own. Flo Rida has completely mastered this concept and for that is why i believe that he's one of the heavy hitters in the game today. Love this song
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wasn't looking forward to hearing I'm Blue anymore... can't hate on Flo, go get that $$, but can't really support him either. it would be one thing if he was a guest on this song, but it's HIS STUFF! ugh. prolly a hit, but i will cover my ears.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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florida is defffinetly on top, i wouldnt be surprised if you got dudes tryna do the same exact thing as him, this is a classic, this is a hit! so much flava, so much creativity, he is doin him, anything under a 4 rating is wrong, flo-rida aint out there claimin he the best rapper, he makes songs that the club can rock to, hip hop comes in all different shapes and forms so for jaypee to say florida is hurtin hiphop, is an ignorant statement... whats hurtin hiphop is people like you sayin hiphop is dyin or hurtin, if you gonna keep sayin things like that, it will brainwash people into beleiving it.
like soulja boy said... nas makin a track sayin hip hop is dead is what started this whole "hip hop is dead" "this aritst is hurting hip hop" hip hop is deffinetly still alive, and these artist are keeping it alive, if it wasnt for these artist that raw style hip hop would never ever get heard cuz its lyrical but not appealing to other crowds. the area where hip hop is hurting is in creativity, like this autotune garbage... if jus tpain stuck to it it would be cool... but EVERYBODY does it... so next time you wana say someone is hurting hip hop point ur finger at lil wayne and them for biting and wearing out the use of it |
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haha the "I'm blue" part made me laugh. I remember that funky song from when I had 'my first sony cassette player'. Sweet remix tho. Flo Rida rocks
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I really didn't want to like this song because of the sample and how much I hated that song, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rockin away at my desk at work. Flo Rida has been impressing me lately. This one is going to be all over the club scene.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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I could have used a little more of the sample, but overall it was great. He has really stepped up since his last album. I know Low was a huge hit for him, but T-Pain ruined that song, and even though it was a club jam, the tempo was too slow. This song and Right Round have much better production, and his flow helps to keep the eneregy up, instead of killing it of. 4.5 stars.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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WHAT THE HELL? the begining of the song had me laughin my a$$ off! i couldnt help it! this is aight, for bein a spinoff of (in my opinion) a good song. not a real fan of Flo tho. all his stuff startin to sound the same. amd, even though i agree with Whit Kix about this and Right Round havin better production, i still think its not enough.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Not as good as "Right Round" but not bad. Wouldn't be anything without Wynter Gordon though. Also the beginning was the stupidest intro to a song I think I have ever heard.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Smart choice using the Eiffel 65 sample. Not a big Flo fan, but I know the local radio here would play the hell out of this one.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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sample sounds decent, but da hooks and da lyrics are trash. Not feelin this at all, i liked shone better
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Not to bad of a song that will hit the radios for sure but I can see it becoming annoying quickly with the chorus lol. Right Round is still the song I prefer so far off his new cd.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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I really like what he's doing with this quasi-sampling, even though some people consider it stealing the original song's creativity. I used to write Flow Rida off as a club/ringtone wannabe rapper, but he is really impressing me with these last two singles, and especially with this one. I can already hear it being played at apt. parties.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Flo Rida is the new Nelly. Don't hate on him for recycling older hit songs - almost every GOOD movie you see these days is a recycled (or completely redone) version of something before it. I don't care for this poppy rap, but it catchy and ready for radio success.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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OMG Blue by the Eiffel 65...I'm Italian and I'm kinda proud of this Italian techno song which became famous all over the world :) this track is pretty, reminds me of Live Your Life coz they also used a dance sample in the beginning there. The hook isn't that good but the song itself has much energy! Ps: I got used to Flo Rida's flow, but some time ago I didn't stand him
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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Ha, didn't think I'd ever hear this sample. Decent track.
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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well, I like the way he recycles songs and makes them a bit more of a club hit. I think he did it on this one
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| Posted on Mar 10, 2009 |
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catchy. Nice sample, will be as good as right,round. Flo Rida was alright. 3.5 for me.
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