Fine Ho, Stay

Thanks, B*tch

By Vishalli Alagappan

Following the widespread commercial success of “Never Lose me,” Flo Milli released “Fine Ho, Stay” to wrap up the “Ho” trilogy debuted back in 2020 with “Ho, Why Is You Here?” The album cover features the rapper in a cute pose with her hand under her chin and a bright psychedelic dress, with 70s hair against an orange background. This cover is by far my favorite and I think it suits the vibe of this album.

The album starts out strong with absolute bangers like “New Me,” “Got the Juice,” and “Neva” and reaches its peak with the “Never Lose Me” remix featuring SZA and Cardi B. The first third of the album accentuates the typical addictive rhythms that Flo Milli is known for. We see Flo claim her sexual prowess and assert her feminine power as she wholly embraces herself. “Never Lose me” is definitely the crown jewel of this album and I was firmly seated for its smooth seductive beat. Although I adored the new verses in this version, I was disappointed that Flo’s distinct zest was overpowered by SZA and Cardi.

The album does get repetitive after the remix and many of the songs blur together. I will say that one of my personal favorites, “Edible” appears in the mostly monotonous latter half. “Edible” has a suave, laid-back melody that plays well with Flo’s sensual lyricism. “Tell Me What You Want” adds a fresh electric-funk spice to the album and the original version of “Never Lose Me” winds up the album. Songs from this album will definitely be making their way into my numerous playlists, but not all of them were bangers, so adjust your expectations as you listen to Flo Milli’s new album.