Flo Rida - I Cry | 360p – HD |
The song is famous for its "nested" sampling. It samples the 2011 track "Cry (Just a Little)" by the Bingo Players , which itself interpolates lyrics from "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell (1988).
It was produced by the French duo soFLY & Nius alongside The Futuristics . Flo Rida - I Cry
It was a global hit, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in over a dozen countries, including the UK, Australia, and Germany. 2. Lyrical Meaning & Themes The song is famous for its "nested" sampling
Some verses are interpreted as a tribute to his sister, reflecting on her disappearance or death. 3. Music Video It was a global hit, peaking at No
Released in 2012 as the fourth single from his album Wild Ones , is one of Flo Rida's most commercially successful tracks, blending high-energy dance-pop with surprisingly personal lyrical themes. 1. Key Facts & Production
Directed by , the video features Flo Rida returning to his home neighborhood. It uses a split-screen effect to contrast his current wealthy lifestyle with the struggles of his past and the community he grew up in. 4. Critical Reception
Flo Rida includes specific references to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan and the Utøya massacre in Norway ("Norway, no, you didn't get my flowers... the killer was a coward").