If having the #1 ring tone in the country equaled success, then newcomer Flo Rida would be well ahead of the curve. His infectious lead single “Low” has been burning up the charts and has set a milestone for the most digital download sales since Fergie’s “Fergalicious”. Now, with all the hype and buzz surrounding his project, Flo Rida steps to the forefront with his debut album Mail On Sunday and hopes that all this magic going on down in Florida will rub off on him.At first listen, Mail On Sunday will appeal to all ears but from a critical standpoint, it’s not very good. Not that it’s a bad thing, but Flo Rida is far from being crowned the best lyricist. Subject matter is stagnant throughout this 14-track opus but if you suspend reality and let the record play, it would be hard-pressed not to enjoy the ride. Tracks like the Timbaland produced “Elevator” and “Priceless” featuring Birdman bang heavy but, overall, the album is tailor made for the car. Production is top notch here and being that Flo Rida has such a unique flow, his style of rapping has to fit perfectly or it just won’t work. Luckily, Flo Rida took the time to match his style with the right beats and the album plays nicely, considering this is Flo Rida’s first time out.
Not that it’s a big deal, but not too many people can hang with the likes of a Lil’ Wayne. Flo Rida, however, manages to hold his own on “American Superstar” but it’s tracks like the will.i.am produced “In The Ayer” and the comical “Still Missin” that sum up what Mail On Sunday is all about. Basically, Flo Rida excels at making music for people to dance to and if you enjoy good music that requires little thought behind it, then this is the album for you. Chalk it up…here’s another win for Florida.
Rating: 6.5 headphones out of 10
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