Fine Ho Stay

I know I said Flo Milli should strike while the iron is hot in my spring hip-hop albums preview, but she’s really going for it. Today, the Alabama rapper announced the surprising release for her long-awaited third studio album, Fine Ho, Stay: This Friday, March 15. Presumably, she would like to capitalize on the buzzy success of her viral single “Never Lose Me,” which even found its way into A-list stars’ Instagram Stories (see below), but a two-day turnaround from announcement to release is Beyoncé levels of audacity.

The fan part of me hopes the strategy will not only be successful but also catch wildfire among artists who want to take control of their careers and shock fans out of the weird complacency/demanding cycle we’ve been in the last couple of years. The journalist part of me is terrified it does because that spring preview was hard enough to pull together with the five announced projects and speculation. If they all start pulling these shenanigans, Imma be scrambling every Friday to figure out what’s even out. Still, you gotta love the chaotic energy, especially if it proves Joe Budden wrong (again) about his declaration that the “girl rapper wave is over.”

Fine Ho, Stay will be out on 3/15 via RCA Records.

Flo Milli can’t keep the fans and the haters away. Today (October 24), the “BGC” rapper took to social media to announce her upcoming third studio album, Fine Ho, Stay.

The album follows Flo’s debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here? and her debut album, You Still Here, Ho?, continuing a reality TV-inspired theme.

On the album cover, Flo is seen rocking purple hair, a colorful dress, and red bottom Louboutin heels. Her name emblem resembles the VH1 TV channel logo from the early-to-mid aughts.

In recent months, Flo has released new tracks, like the sexually-charged “Chocolate Rain,” and the ladies’ anthem, “BGC.” She’s remained tight-lipped about Fine Ho, Stay, however, she did tease the record to The Forty-Five following her Coachella appearance back in April. Flo said that while she does plan to tap into her vulnerability, like she did on her 2022 ballad “Tilted Halo,” fans can expect a variety of sounds on the album.

“I’ve been [exploring that vulnerability] a little bit more,” said Flo. “But I’ve been exploring lots of different pockets. Y’all will see on the new album the versatility that I bring.”

According to a press release, Fine Ho, Stay will arrive next month.

You can see the cover art below.

Flo Milli has fans incredibly excited this week as she unveiled that her next album, Fine Ho, Stay, is on the way. Led by her colorful recent single, “Fruit Loop,” the track sets the tone for the presumed final installment of the rising star’s trilogy.

In 2020, she dropped Ho, Why Is You Here? and then followed it up with You Still Here, Ho? in 2022 — creating a hilarious bit along the way.

During some recent tweets, Flo Milli opened up a little bit about her intentions with the upcoming record, pointing out that “this project is personal.” She was also loving a lot of the support that her followers were having for the brilliant album title.

As one person wrote, “I LOVE HER CAREER AESTHETIC SO BAD!!” and many others in the replies shared a similar thought process.

While Fine Ho, Stay doesn’t have an official release date, there’s a high possibility that fans will be able to hear it in full by the end of the year. And that alone will be worth the wait — whether it’s in a month or a few.

Until then, check out “Fruit Loop” above. Below, find some more fan reactions to Flo Milli’s creatively-titled new album.