3 of Us

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3 of Us
3 of Us (EP) by Flo.png
EP by
Flo
Released3 July 2023 (2023-07-03)
Genre R&B
Length11:43
Label Island
Producer
Flo chronology
The Lead
(2022)
3 of Us
(2023)

3 of Us is the second extended play by English girl group Flo, released on 3 July 2023 through Island Records. [1] [2] The project was surprise-released, with no prior announcement, including previously unreleased songs "Control Freak" and "Change". [3]

Contents

Background

On 30 March 2023, Flo embarked on tour in support of The Lead (2022). During the London concert of the Flo Live tour, they performed "Control Freak" for the first time. [4] On 3 July, Flo announced the EP on their Instagram and made two previously unreleased tracks along with the title track on all streaming platforms. [3] [5]

A gift to the FLO Lifers who have been waiting so patiently for new music, we hope this will keep you fed whilst we finish off the album. Made with love.

Flo about the EP, [6]

On 7 July, Flo released a bonus track titled "Suite Life (Familiar)" featuring British singer Bellah. [7] [8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Genius. [9]

3 of Us– Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Control Freak"
  • Jamal Woon
  • Ryan Ashley
  • Renée Downer
  • Talay Riley
  • MNEK
  • MNEK
  • Jamal Won
  • Gabriel Davies
3:00
2."Change"
  • RELYT
  • Ryan Ashley
  • MNEK
  • Joe Gosling
  • Aminata Kabba
  • Stella
  • Quaresma
  • Renée Downer
  • Jorja Douglas
  • MNEK
  • RELYT
  • Joe Gosling
3:12
3."3 of Us"
  • Jorja Douglas
  • MNEK
  • Stella Quaresma
  • TSB
  • TSB
  • MNEK
2:56
Total length:9:08
3 of UsReissue edition (bonus track) [10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
4."Suite Life (Familiar)" (featuring Bellah)
  • RELYT
  • Gaetan Judd
2:34
Total length:11:43

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [11]

Musicians

  • Jorja Douglas – vocals (all tracks)
  • Renée Downer – vocals (all tracks)
  • Stella Quaresma – vocals (all tracks)
  • Isobel Akpobire - vocals (track 4)

Production

  • Uzoechi Emenikeproducer (tracks 1-3)
  • Jamal Woon – producer (track 1)
  • Gabriel Davies – producer (track 1)
  • Joe Gosling – producer (track 2)
  • RELYT – producer (tracks 2, 4)
  • TSB – producer (track 3)
  • Gaetan Judd – producer (track 4)

Release history

Release dates and formats for 3 of Us
RegionDateFormat(s)Edition(s)Ref.
Various3 July 2023Standard [12]
7 July 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Reissue [10]

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