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The Lead (EP)
2022 extended play
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The Lead is the debut extended play by English girl group Flo. It was released on 8 July 2022, through Island Records.[1] It was preceded by two singles: "Cardboard Box" and "Immature".
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| Released | 8 July 2022 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 14:27 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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The debut extended play was produced by MNEK, except "Another Guy (Acoustic)". On 14 September 2022, the English trio re-released the extended play which served as a deluxe, with a promotional single: "Not My Job".[2]
Background
"Cardboard Box" was first released on 24 March 2022, by the English trio and acted as the trio's debut single.[3] Later on, this single also acted as the lead single for their extended play. The debut song was produced by English producer MNEK.[4] An accompanying music video was published to YouTube on 1 April 2022, which surpassed 900 thousand views within days.[5] Many established artists, such as SZA and Missy Elliott praised the song on social media.[6] The trio described the song as "getting yourself together after a breakup".[7] On 6 May 2022, an acoustic version of this single was released.[8]
"Immature" acted as their second single which was released on 6 July 2022.[9][10] Pitchfork described the trio's vocals as "an icy edge, while the trio's golden harmonies at the bridge keep things crisp."[11] A music video for this single was released on the same day as the EP.[12] The trio performed both singles live for Vevo DSCVR on 5 August 2022.[13]
The same day where their second was released, the English trio announced their debut extended play.[14] The extended play was released on 8 July 2022, with a total of five tracks.[15] MNEK produced four out of the five songs featured in the EP.[16] In September 2022, the trio re-released the extended play with an additional track, named "Not My Job", which was released as a promotional single.[17]
Critical reception
The EP received widespread acclaim from critics. Complex called it "an essential listen".[18] with Nylon making a similar assessment.[19] Rolling Stone predicted that the EP would vault Flo to stardom.[20] MuuMuse noted that the EP displays the confidence and authority of a long-establish star act, despite being Flo's first full release.[21] The EP also received positive reviews from The Honey Pop,[22] 360,[23] and Soul Bounce.[24]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal and Genius.[25][26]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Cardboard Box" |
| MNEK | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Immature" |
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| 2:53 |
| 3. | "Summertime" |
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| 2:28 |
| 4. | "Feature Me" |
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| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Another Guy" (Acoustic) |
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| 3:03 |
| Total length: | 14:27 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Cardboard Box" (Acoustic) |
| MNEK | 2:41 |
| Total length: | 17:17 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cardboard Box" |
| MNEK | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Immature" |
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| 2:53 |
| 3. | "Not My Job" |
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| 2:54 |
| 4. | "Summertime" |
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| 2:28 |
| 5. | "Feature Me" |
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| 3:22 |
| 6. | "Another Guy" (Acoustic) |
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| 3:03 |
| Total length: | 17:21 | |||
Notes:
Personnel
Credits adapted from Genius.[27]
Musicians
- Jorja Douglas – vocals (all tracks)
- Renée Downer – vocals (all tracks)
- Stella Quaresma – vocals (all tracks)
Production
- Uzoechi Emenike – producer (tracks 1–4)
- Jamal Woon – producer (tracks 2–3)
- Joe Gossling – producer (track 3)
- RELYT – producer (track 3)
- Maths Time Joy – producer (track 4)
- LOXE – producer (track 4)
- Joe Hartwell Jones – producer (track 5)
- Tre Jean-Marie – producer (track 3 (Apple Music Up Next edition))