Flo Milli is back outside, and BOSSIP was in the building as the Alabama-bred baddie brought the smoke, the sexy and an exclusive taste of her upcoming album to Atlanta.
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On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Flo Milli took over Means Street Studios for “Smoke Sessions with Flo Milli,” an intimate, invitation-only listening experience presented by The Ayars Agency as part of the Flo State Experience and sponsored by Backwoods.
The directive for the evening was simple: “Pull Up. Light Up. Tap Into Flo State.”
Guests did exactly that as Flo offered an early listen to unreleased material, danced along to her new music, and personally guided the room through the sounds shaping her next era.
Flo Milli Gets Atlanta Into A ‘Flo State’
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Before Flo took center stage, DJ Roots Queen kept the energy flowing as both DJ and resident hype woman, soundtracking the opening hours while guests settled into the smoke-friendly affair.
Once the listening portion began, all attention shifted to Flo.
Rather than simply pressing play and disappearing into the crowd, the “Never Lose Me” rapper was an active participant in the experience. She danced, offered context for select records, and visibly enjoyed hearing the music alongside her guests.
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The unreleased material offered several different versions of Flo, beginning with “I’m Back In That Mode,” a laid-back selection that lived up to its name with a decidedly chill feel.
“Still A Fan” switched up the sound with more alternative-leaning production underneath Flo’s relaxed flow, offering a noticeable contrast to the selection that preceded it.
Another selection took the room into much sexier territory as Flo rapped,
“I like the money, I make him throw me that money.” The beat and delivery gave the record a sultry, strip-tease-ready feel, adding another mood to the music previewed that evening.
It was becoming increasingly clear that the tracks on the upcoming project have range.
Flo Milli Plays With Production On Her New Music
The beat selections were just as noticeable as Miss Milli’s rap flow throughout Smoke Sessions.
Producer tags from names including RiotUSA and Project4fan could be heard at the top of several records throughout the night, signaling some notable collaborators behind the sounds without tying the producers to any one unreleased track before the project’s official credits arrive.
The records themselves moved freely between moods.
“Need That,” an unreleased collaboration featuring Megan Thee Stallion, carried a nostalgic feel with the kind of bounce that recalled the ’90s and early 2000s before speeding into a quicker pocket. Flo rode the faster production with her signature nimble delivery, while Meg brought her own unmistakable cadence to the collaboration.
“Bossy” offered another change of pace, while “Hot As A Bic” kept the experimentation going.
Then there was “Im P,” which brought the room back into a cooler pocket. Flo leaned into melodic sing-rapping on the chilled-out selection, pairing it with the confidently conceited energy that has always made her music fun.
Taken together, the selections made the production itself part of the listening experience. One song might invite a head nod while the next called for something decidedly sexier, but Flo sounded comfortable moving through all of it.
BOSSIP’s very own Lauryn Bass caught up exclusively with Flo during Smoke Sessions and asked how it felt working with producers like RiotUSA and Project4fan while exploring the different beat selections heard throughout the evening.
“Honestly, I’m just happy,” Flo told BOSSIP. “It’s been great. Like, honestly. They’ve both been great. It’s like my first time working with both of them.”
Her response matched the energy she carried throughout Smoke Sessions. Flo appeared genuinely excited about the work, dancing to the records and watching the crowd experience the different sounds she and her new collaborators have been exploring.
“This Is With Me And My Man“
Flo revealed a softer side when introducing a sensual selection referred to during the listening session as “Strawberry.”
“This is with me and my man,” Flo told the room before the song began.
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The record traded some of the evening’s braggadocious energy for a sensual love-song feel, showing another side of the music while fitting almost too perfectly into the night’s strawberry-heavy aesthetic.
Backwoods incorporated its limited-edition Strawberry N’ Crème flavor throughout the event, while the bar connected Flo’s musical world to the cocktails with a menu featuring drinks named “Bossy,” “Hot As A Bic” and “Strawberries & Crème.”
Flo saved another sexy moment for last with “Throw That Money,” which she described to the room as another sexy song before inviting the ladies toward the front.
Unlike the slower sensuality heard elsewhere, the final selection picked up the pace with enough bounce for the club. Flo didn’t leave the dancing to her guests, either, moving right along with the crowd as Smoke Sessions got one final taste of her new era.
Backwoods Brings The Smoke To ‘Smoke Sessions’
Backwoods’ presence extended well beyond the bar.
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The intimate studio was adorned with branded paraphernalia including backpacks, fitted caps, lighters, rolling trays, and ashtrays.
Flo Milli song titles appeared throughout the décor, including on pillows and smoking accessories, while a glowing Atlanta sign recreated in Backwoods-style lettering provided a fitting nod to the city hosting the experience.
The small studio space also featured a bar and old-school joystick arcade games, keeping the atmosphere more kickback than industry function.
Of course, there were wings.
Wingstop kept guests fed throughout the night — and because this was an Atlanta function, yes, lemon pepper was among the flavors.
Flo Milli Is Back Outside & Ready For Her Next Era
By the end of Smoke Sessions, “Flo State” felt less like a tagline and more like an accurate description of the night.
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The atmosphere was hazy and intentionally low-key, but the energy never disappeared. Much of that came directly from Flo, who knew how to command even an intimate room.
She danced, talked to the crowd, and appeared genuinely proud of the work she was sharing. From the alternative-leaning feel of “Still A Fan” and the nostalgic bounce of “Need That” to the melodic confidence of “Im P” and the sensuality sprinkled throughout the listening session, Flo gave Atlanta a taste of music that refuses to sit in one sonic lane.
Aesthetically, she was still serving the sexy-swag, alt-princess energy we’ve come to expect.
Smoke Sessions didn’t need a massive stage or elaborate production to introduce Flo Milli’s next chapter. A studio, a room full of people, a little smoke, and a lot of new music did the job.
BOSSIP was happy to tap into Flo State and see Flo Milli back outside, proudly sharing her work as she prepares to enter her next album era.
