Let It Roll (Flo Rida song) explained

Let It Roll
Cover:LetItRollFloRida.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Flo Rida
Album:Wild Ones
B-Side:"Sweet Spot"
Recorded:2011
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Producer:
Prev Title:Sweet Spot
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Can't Believe It
Next Year:2013

"Let It Roll" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. The song was written by Earl King, Mike Caren, soFLY & Nius, Flo Rida, Axwell, Breyan Isaac, Antonio "Jovii Hendrix" Mobley and produced by soFLY & Nius and Axwell. Part two of the song features American rapper Lil Wayne and is featured on the soundtrack of the football video game FIFA 13. It was also performed on the 2012 edition of the WWE Tribute to the Troops event. Part one also appears as DLC in Dance Central 3, which was released on 2012. The song appeared on The CW TV Now promo.

The song samples a portion of Freddie King's version of the Earl King song "Come On (Let the Good Time Roll)" (1974).[1] The chorus is derived in part from Earl King's original, which Jimi Hendrix famously covered. Hendrix is referenced in the lyrics.

Music video

A music video for the song was released on November 26, 2012 directed by Jessy Terrero.

Charts and certifications

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 71
Chart (2013)Position
Hungarian Airplay Chart[4] 83

Certifications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flo Rida debuts sample-heavy single 'Let It Roll' . English . EW.com . March 21, 2018.
  2. Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 – Flo Rida. The Official Lebanese Top 20. April 20, 2022. November 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125190144/http://www.olt20.com/Flo-Rida. live. Note: Select the "Chart history" tab to obtain the corresponding chart peak.
  3. Web site: Jahreshitparade Singles 2012. austriancharts.at. January 4, 2020.
  4. Web site: MAHASZ Rádiós TOP 100 - radios 2013 . Hungarian . MAHASZ . January 22, 2014.
  5. https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/let-it-roll-remix/id613855990 Let It Roll on itunes