Fine Ho, Stay is the second studio album by American rapper Flo Milli. It was released through '94 Sounds and RCA Records on March 15, 2024. It features guest appearances from Anycia, Cardi B, SZA, Gunna, and Monaleo.[2] Production on the album was handled by Bangladesh, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Johnny Goldstein, Lex Luger, and Mike Will Made It, among others.[3] It serves as the follow-up to Flo Milli's previous projects, Ho, Why Is You Here? (2020) and You Still Here, Ho? (2022).[4]

Fine Ho, Stay
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
Length33:16
Label
Producer
Flo Milli chronology
You Still Here, Ho?
(2022)
Fine Ho, Stay
(2024)
Singles from Fine Ho, Stay
  1. "Never Lose Me"
    Released: November 30, 2023
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7/10[1]

"Never Lose Me" was released as the album's lead single in November 2023. A remix with SZA and Cardi B was released simultaneously with the album and was included as an album track alongside the original version. The single became Flo's first top-twenty hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 18.

Background

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Flo Milli announced the album on March 13, 2024,[5] while announcing the remix to "Never Lose Me", with Cardi B and SZA.[6]

Singles

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The album's first and only single, titled "Never Lose Me" was released on November 30, 2023. The track received a remix, featuring Lil Yachty, on December 1,[7] and a remix, featuring Bryson Tiller, on December 24.[8][9] It later received a remix, featuring both Cardi B and SZA, which appeared on the fifth cut of the album.[10][11]

Track listing

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Fine Ho, Stay track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Understand"Bugz Ronin2:02
2."New Me" (featuring Anycia)
Honorable C.N.O.T.E.2:53
3."Got the Juice"
  • Carter
  • Luke Beasley
  • Ahmar Bailey
  • Nicolas Moore
  • LB
  • Hazel
  • Shekthisyours
1:47
4."Neva" (featuring Monaleo)
2:37
5."Never Lose Me" (featuring SZA and Cardi B)
Gerreaux2:45
6."Toast"
2:30
7."Can't Stay Mad"
  • Carter
  • Latasha Williams
Tasha Catour2:48
8."Edible" (featuring Gunna)
2:56
9."Lay Up"
  • Carter
  • Charles Jennings
Sushi Ceej2:41
10."Life Hack"
2:21
11."Clap Sum"
1:52
12."Tell Me What You Want"
2:07
13."Not Sorry"
1:52
14."Never Lose Me"
  • Carter
  • Register
  • Hayes
  • Ford
  • Kirigaya
Gerreaux2:05
Total length:33:16

Note

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  • ^[a] signifies an assistant producer

Personnel

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  • Flo Milli – vocals
  • Chris Athensmastering
  • Florian "Flo" Ongonga – mixing (tracks 1–11, 13, 14)
  • Aresh Banaji – mixing (tracks 1–11, 13, 14)
  • A. Bains – mixing (tracks 1–11, 13, 14)
  • Pat "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing (track 12)
  • Naif Alkhamri – engineering (tracks 1–6, 8–14)
  • Greg Eliason – engineering (track 1)
  • Evan LaRay – engineering (track 5)
  • Hector Castro – engineering (track 5)
  • Ashley Jacobson – engineering (track 7)
  • Garrett Duncan – engineering assistance (tracks 1–4, 6, 8, 9, 13)
  • Connor McFarland – engineering assistance (tracks 5, 14)
  • Mason Sexton – engineering assistance (track 5)
  • Tarena Dawn – engineering assistance (tracks 5, 14)
  • Hayden Duncan – engineering assistance (tracks 5, 14)
  • Zach Zamichow – engineering assistance (track 7)
  • Patrick Gardner – engineering assistance (tracks 8, 9, 13)
  • Dereck Negron – engineering assistance (tracks 10, 11)

Charts

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Chart performance for Fine Ho, Stay
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[12] 54
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 20

References

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  1. ^ Medithi, Vivian (March 19, 2024). "Flo Milli: Fine Ho, Stay". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (March 15, 2024). "Flo Milli Displays Her Breadth On New Album 'Fine Ho, Stay'". Clash. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Horvath, Zachary (March 15, 2024). "Flo Milli Further Cements Her Identity On Fine Ho, Stay". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Duong, Paul (March 15, 2024). "Album: Flo Milli Fine Ho, Stay". Rap Radar. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Williams, Aaron (March 13, 2024). "Flo Milli Announced The Suprising [sic] Release Date Of Her Third Album, 'Fine Ho, Stay'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Mamo, Heran (March 14, 2024). "Flo Milli Announces 'Never Lose Me' Remix Featuring SZA & Cardi B". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Powell, Jon (December 4, 2023). "Check out Flo Milli's latest single "Never Lose Me" with Lil Yachty". Revolt TV. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Davis, Ahmad (December 25, 2023). "Flo Milli Tags Bryson Tiller For Remix To Her Viral Track "Never Lose Me"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (December 1, 2023). "Flo Milli Reminds Us That Fumbling Her Is A Major L On Her New Single, 'Never Lose Me'". Uproxx. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  10. ^ Spencer, Tallie (January 20, 2024). "Flo Milli Teases Exciting Remix With SZA For "Never Lose Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Trapp, Malcolm (January 19, 2024). "SZA Teases Remix Of Flo Milli's Viral Track "Never Lose Me"". Rap-Up. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of March 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart". Billboard. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.