The Chicago hip-hop scene has continued to grow, with new artists making their way into the industry daily. FLO the songwriter, is one of these incredible talents who has managed to not only break into the industry but also cement his spot. FLO has become a popular name in the Chicago and global music scene. He has built a solid fan base online and offline, with his songs hitting over 1M streams.
FLO has worked on several tracks, including “Light it Up,” “The Goat,” “I Will Not Give Up,” and “For the Customer” ft. Chicago rap legend and FLO’s idol, Twista. The song “For the Customer” has over 500K streams on Spotify and even got picked up by Power 92.3 FM.
FLO also has an album out. In 2019, FLO released his debut album, Perseverance. The album, which has 11 songs, has attracted massive attention and praise from industry bigwigs and FLO’s fans. FLO’s latest album release, his second album, is Versatile.
His unique musical style, versatility, and love for what he does help him stand out. While his focus is rap, FLO hasn’t confined himself to this one genre. He also creates country, blues, and even some pop-style vibes, which can be felt in his new album, Versatile. FLO says that his goal is to write music that speaks to every listener in a special way. His lyricism goes way deeper than what is on the surface. FLO’s discography tells different stories, from what is happening in society to his personal life.
FLO didn’t come from a financially well-off family. He has had to build his success from the ground up, which hasn’t been easy mentally and emotionally. FLO has had to watch some of his friends and family lose their lives to addiction. It was a big challenge to try and stay focused on bettering himself and still be there for them in every way possible. He also struggled to find his path.
FLO was so determined to be successful early in his career and wanted it so bad that he ended up being too hard on himself, which affected his career and life. He forgot why he got into music in the first place. But FLO didn’t stop showing up. He took a break to re-find himself and got back to having fun and enjoying the process.
Through his music, FLO hopes to encourage others in similar situations. He shares with his listeners that it is possible to rise above your current situation and make your dreams a reality—you just have to remain consistent and believe in yourself.
When asked about future plans, FLO says he hopes to continue creating great inspirational music that speaks directly to every listener. “I really want people to know that they are not alone in the world and that it is okay not to have everything figured out. Sometimes I may be sad or hurt, and other songs I write may be fun. I just want to write in the present so that when people are on this life journey, they can feel in their present moment that I, too, went through the same. Hopefully, it will inspire them to keep fighting for something bigger or just be able to let loose and have fun,” says FLO.
FLO has worked with notable names in the music industry, including Crucial Conflict, Lil Flip, Lil Wyte, Do or Die, Kobe Honeycutt, and many more. You can check out his new album on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms.
