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FLO
File:FLO - Cardboard Box (Live).jpg
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active2022–present
Labels
Members
  • Stella Quaresma
  • Jorja Douglas
  • Renée Downer
Websiteflolikethis.com

FLO (stylized in uppercase) is a British girl group from London consisting of members: Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer. The group formed in 2019 and signed to Island Records.[1] The trio released their debut single "Cardboard Box" which gained popularity on social media.[2] The single was featured on their extended play, The Lead (2022).[3]

History

I saw the girls and we screamed across the room. I knew from that moment we were about to start something big.

— Douglas on when the members met for the first time[4]

Stella Quaresma was born in Mozambique and moved to England when she was five.[1] She attended Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, where she met London-born Renée Downer at age five.[5] For sixth-form education, they both trained at East London Arts & Music (ELAM).[6]

Jorja Douglas was born in Germany and grew up in Hertfordshire.[4] She is the daughter of former sprinter Stephi Douglas, and in 2017 won the second series of CBBC's Got What It Takes?.[7][8] Although Downer was familiar with her through social media, they first met each other at an audition.[4]

Career

2022–present: Cardboard Box and The Lead

FLO's debut single, "Cardboard Box", was produced by British record producer MNEK and released on 24 March 2022.[9] An accompanying music video followed in April 2022, which amassed 900 thousand views in a few days.[10][11] An acoustic version of the song was released the following month.[12] Also produced by MNEK, their second single "Immature" and its accompanying music video was released in July 2022,[13] ahead of their debut extended play The Lead on 8 July 2022.[14] A music video for "Summertime" was released, the song was also produced by MNEK.[15]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Apple Music Home Session: FLO
The Lead
  • Released: 8 July 2022
  • Label: Island
  • Format:
    • streaming
    • digital download

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[16]
"Cardboard Box" 2022 19 The Lead
"Immature" —
"—" denotes a recording that failed to chart, was ineligible for the chart, or was not released.

Music videos

Title Year Director(s)
"Cardboard Box" 2022 —
"Immature"
"Summertime" Saorla Houston

Accolades

Award Year Nominee(s)/work(s) Category Result Ref.
Guap Gala 2022 FLO Music Artist to Watch Pending [17]
Popjustice Twenty Quid Prize 2022 "Cardboard Box" Best British Pop Single Pending [18]

References

  1. ^ a b Coffey, Cailean (24 March 2022). "London's newest girl band FLO kick cheating partners to the curb on debut single "Cardboard Box"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  2. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (1 April 2022). "New London three piece FLO have shared a video for their debut single, 'Cardboard Box'". Dork. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  3. ^ Mier, Tomás (8 July 2022). "FLO Is the R&B Girl Group We Never Knew We Needed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Ackroyd, Stephen (24 March 2022). "Brand new London-based trio FLO have shared their debut single, 'Cardboard Box'". Dork. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  5. ^ Wickes, Jade (12 May 2022). "Could FLO be Britain's next great girl group?". The Face. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Voices". East London Arts & Music. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  7. ^ Stevenson, Amelia (19 June 2017). "Interview with Jorja Douglas at Big Weekend". TresA Magazine. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  8. ^ "Got What It Takes? - The Winner's Story". BBC. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  9. ^ "UK R&B Trio FLO Step Out With MNEK-Produced "Cardboard Box"". Complex. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  10. ^ Murray, Robin (5 April 2022). "UK Girl Group FLO Share 'Cardboard Box' Video". Clash. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  11. ^ Gordon, Lauren (20 April 2022). "FLO: radiant London trio leading the next generation of girl groups". NME. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  12. ^ Kelly, Amelia (8 May 2022). "FLO share acoustic version of their debut "Cardboard Box"". GRM Daily. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  13. ^ June, Sophia (6 July 2022). "Your Next Favorite Girl Group FLO Is About to Debut Their EP". Nylon. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  14. ^ Olaoya, Ezra (8 July 2022). "R&B Trio FLO's Debut Project, 'The Lead', Is An Essential Listen". Complex. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  15. ^ Keith, James (17 August 2022). "FLO Take Us On A "Summertime" Trip To Greece In New Video". Complex UK. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  17. ^ "We're so honoured to be nominated for the Artist to Watch award at this year's #GUAPGALA". Twitter. 2022-07-26. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  18. ^ "The 2022 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize: shortlist". Popjustice. July 26, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
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