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The Lead
EP by
FLO
Released8 July 2022 (2022-07-08)
Genre
Length14:24
LabelIsland
Producer
  • Uzoechi Emenike
  • Joe Gossling
  • Joe Hartwell Jones
  • Jamal Woon
  • LOXE
  • Maths Time Joy
  • RELYT
Singles from The Lead
  1. "Cardboard Box"
    Released: 24 March 2022
  2. "Immature"
    Released: 6 July 2022
  3. "Summertime"
    Released: 14 August 2022

The Lead is the debut extended play by English girl group FLO. It was released on 8 July 2022 through Island Records.[1] The EP was supported with three singles: "Cardboard Box", "Immature" and "Summertime".

The debut extended play was produced by MNEK, except for "Another Guy (Acoustic)". On 14 September 2022, the English trio re-released the extended play which served as a deluxe. The deluxe EP was supported with a promotional single: "Not My Job".[2]

Background

"Cardboard Box" was first released on 24 March 2022, by the English trio and acted as the trio's debut single.[3] Later on, this single also acted as the lead single for their extended play. The debut song was produced by English producer, MNEK.[4] An accompanying music video was published to YouTube on 1 April 2022, which surpassed 900 thousand views within days.[5] Many established artists, such as SZA and Missy Elliott praised the song on social media.[6] The trio described the song as "getting yourself together after a breakup".[7] On 6 May 2022, an acoustic version of this single was released.[8]

"Immature" acted as their second single which was released on 6 July 2022.[9][10] Pitchfork described the trio's vocals as "an icy edge, while the trio's golden harmonies at the bridge keep things crisp."[11] A music video for this single was released on the same day as the EP.[12] The trio performed both singles live for Vevo DSCVR on 5 August 2022.[13]

The same day where their second was released, the English trio announced their debut extended play.[14] The EP was released on 8 July 2022, with a total of five tracks.[15] MNEK produced four out of the five songs featured in the EP.[16] In September 2022, the trio re-released the extended play with an additional track, named "Not My Job", which was released as a promotional single.[17]

Critical reception

The EP received generally favorable reviews from critics. Complex called it "an essential listen".[18] Hype Magazine noted that the EP represents a revival of girl group sounds in the British R&B scene, which have not been heard for many years,[19] with Nylon making a similar assessment.[20] Rolling Stone predicted that the EP would vault FLO to stardom.[21] MuuMuse noted that the EP displays the confidence and authority of a long-establish star act, despite being FLO's first full release.[22] The EP also received positive reviews from The Honey Pop,[23] 360,[24] and Soul Bounce.[25]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal and Genius.[26][27]

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Cardboard Box"
Emenike2:41
2."Immature"
2:53
3."Summertime"
  • Emenike
  • Kabba
  • Woon
  • Rashaan Brown
  • Tyler Hotston
  • Emenike
  • Woon
  • RELYT
  • Joe Gosling
2:28
4."Feature Me"
  • Douglas
  • Kabba
  • LOXE
  • Maths Time Joy
  • Woon
  • Hannah Yadi
  • Quaresma
  • Downer
  • Maths Time Joy
  • LOXE
  • Emenike[a]
3:22
5."Another Guy" (Acoustic)
  • Aston Rudi
  • Brown
  • Quaresma
  • Downer
  • Douglas
  • Joe Hartwell Jones
  • Joshua Alamu[b]
3:03
Total length:14:24
Vinyl edition (bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
6."Cardboard Box" (Acoustic)
  • Emenike
  • Quaresma
  • Jada
  • Downer
  • Douglas
Emenike2:41
Total length:17:17
Apple Music Up Next edition (bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Cardboard Box"
  • Emenike
  • Quaresma
  • Jada
  • Downer
  • Douglas
Emenike2:41
2."Immature"
  • Kabba
  • Emenike
  • Ashley
  • Woon
2:53
3."Not My Job"
  • Jean-Marie
  • Emenike[a]
2:55
4."Summertime"
  • Emenike
  • Kabba
  • Woon
  • Brown
  • Hotston
  • Emenike
  • Woon
  • RELYT
  • Gosling
2:28
5."Feature Me"
  • Douglas
  • Kabba
  • LOXE
  • Maths Time Joy
  • Woon
  • Yadi
  • Quaresma
  • Downer
  • Maths Time Joy
  • LOXE
  • Emenike[a]
3:22
6."Another Guy" (Acoustic)
  • Rudi
  • Brown
  • Quaresma
  • Downer
  • Douglas
3:03
Total length:17:18

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[b] signifies a co-producer

Personnel

Credits adapted from Genius.[28]

Musicians

  • Jorja Douglas – vocals (all tracks)
  • Renée Downer – vocals (all tracks)
  • Stella Quaresma – vocals (all tracks)

Production

  • Uzoechi Emenike – producer (tracks 1-4)
  • Jamal Woon – producer (tracks 2-3)
  • Joe Gossling – producer (track 3)
  • RELYT – producer (track 3)
  • Maths Time Joy – producer (track 4)
  • LOXE – producer (track 4)
  • Joe Hartwell Jones – producer (track 5)

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Lead
Region Date Format Version Label
Various 8 July 2022
Standard Island
14 September 2022 Deluxe
9 December 2022 Vinyl Standard

References

  1. ^ Folk, Antwane (8 July 2022). "R&B Trio FLO Releases Debut EP 'The Lead'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. ^ O'Connor, Siobhain (21 September 2022). "FLO share new single 'Not My Job'". Dork. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  3. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (24 March 2022). "Brand new London-based trio FLO have shared their debut single, 'Cardboard Box'". Read Dork. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  4. ^ Keith, James (4 April 2022). "UK R&B Trio FLO Step Out With MNEK-Produced "Cardboard Box"". Complex. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (5 April 2022). "UK Girl Group FLO Share 'Cardboard Box' Video". Clash. Archived from the original on 6 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  6. ^ Irvin, Jack (15 July 2022). "FLO on Viral Hit 'Cardboard Box,' Reviving R&B and Striving to Go Down in 'Girl Group History'". People. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  7. ^ Lamps, JK (7 July 2022). "FLO Break Down Their Smash Hit "Cardboard Box" On Genius' 'Verified'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. ^ Logan, Philip (11 May 2022). "FLO Share 'Cardboard Box' Acoustic Video - WATCH HERE!". CelebMix. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  9. ^ Gordon, Lauren (6 July 2022). "R&B girl group FLO release second single Immature". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  10. ^ Stern, Bradley (6 July 2022). ""Immature": FLO Builds Their Case for Girl Group Greatness". MuuMuse. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  11. ^ Haile, Heven (7 July 2022). ""Immature" by FLO". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  12. ^ "FLO – Immature - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent". Alfitude. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  13. ^ "Watch: FLO Soar with 'Immature' Live on VEVO DSCVR - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  14. ^ Krol, Charlotte (7 July 2022). "FLO announce debut EP 'The Lead' dropping this Friday". NME. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  15. ^ Samuels, Keithan (21 July 2022). "Buzzing R&B Trio FLO Talks Debut EP 'The Lead': Interview". Rated R&B. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  16. ^ "FLO Gift Us With More Smooth R&B Vibes On Debut EP 'The Lead'". GRM Daily. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  17. ^ Wang, Steffanee (2022-09-21). "FLO's "Not My Job" continues their streak of '90s R&B excellence". Nylon. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  18. ^ "R&B Trio FLO's Debut Project, 'The Lead', Is An Essential Listen". Complex. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  19. ^ "R&B Girl Group FLO Shares Highly-Anticipated Debut EP The Lead". www.thehypemagazine.com. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  20. ^ June, Sophia. "Your Next Favorite Girl Group FLO Is About to Debut Their EP". Nylon. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  21. ^ Mier, Tomás (2022-07-08). "FLO Is the R&B Girl Group We Never Knew We Needed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  22. ^ Stern, Bradley (2022-07-08). "With Their Debut EP, FLO Is Already in the 'Lead' (Review)". MuuMuse. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  23. ^ Heady, Taylor Alexis (2022-07-10). "FLO Has The Lead As Our New Favorite Thing!". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  24. ^ "FLO - The Lead". 360 MAGAZINE. 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  25. ^ D, Double (2022-07-14). "FLO Is Ready To Take 'The Lead' On Debut EP". SoulBounce. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  26. ^ "The Lead – EP". Tidal. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  27. ^ "The Lead (Apple Music Up Next Film Edition) – EP". Genius. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  28. ^ "The Lead – EP". Genius. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
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