My House (Flo Rida song)

Last updated
"My House"
Flo Rida - My House (Remixes).jpg
Remix EP cover
Single by Flo Rida
from the EP My House
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)
Recorded2014
Genre
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Johan Carlsson
  • MAG
Flo Rida singles chronology
"I Don't Like It, I Love It"
(2015)
"My House"
(2015)
"Hello Friday"
(2016)
Music video
"My House" on YouTube

"My House" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his 2015 EP of the same name. The song was released as the album's third official single on September 24, 2015, in the US. [2] The song samples the drum break from "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers. [3]

Contents

Commercial performance

"My House" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated November 28, 2015, before falling to 99 on the following week. The song then slowly gained momentum until a sharp increase in attention following Flo Rida's January 14, 2016 performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , a halftime performance at an NFL playoff game on January 16, and its appearance as WrestleMania 32's theme song on April 3, jumping places from 23 to 12 and becoming the track to gain the most digital sales in a week on the chart. [4]

Steep rises in performance continued as the song once again jumped to number five the following week with the issue dated February 9, 2016, becoming Flo Rida's eleventh and most recent top 10 single in his native United States. [5] The song has been certified quadruple Platinum in the US. [6] The song sold 2,217,000 copies in the United States in 2016, making it the second best-selling song of the year, as well as the best-selling song of the first half of 2016. It was ranked at number 35 on Billboard's Decade-End Digital Songs chart. [7] As of December 2016, it has sold a total of 2,732,000 downloads in the country. [8]

Music video

The music video was directed by Alex Acosta and features Flo Rida at a party full of women. [9]

Use in media

"My House" was used as one of the official theme songs of the WWE professional wrestling event WrestleMania 32. [10] Flo Rida performed a Nickelodeon-themed version of the song as part of the network's promotion of Super Bowl 50. [11] It was also used in commercials for Northwestern Mutual financial services, [12] Comcast Xfinity, [13] and for Walmart. [14] This song is also heard at the beginning of the 2017 film The House , which was released on June 30, 2017. The song is also heard in the trailer for the 2017 and 2020 DreamWorks animated movies The Boss Baby And The Croods: A New Age, and also 2 trailers for the 2016 film Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life. The song appears during the closing credits in the 2019 film Sextuplets.

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [55] 2× Platinum140,000
Belgium (BEA) [56] Gold10,000
Canada (Music Canada) [57] 3× Platinum240,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [58] Platinum90,000
Germany (BVMI) [59] Platinum400,000
Italy (FIMI) [60] Platinum50,000
New Zealand (RMNZ) [61] 2× Platinum30,000*
Poland (ZPAV) [62] 2× Platinum40,000
Portugal (AFP) [63] Gold10,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [64] Gold20,000
Sweden (GLF) [65] Platinum40,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [66] Gold15,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [67] Platinum600,000
United States (RIAA) [68] 6× Platinum6,000,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label and reference
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.
United StatesOctober 13, 2015 Contemporary hit radio [69]

The Scott Brothers version

"My House"
Single by The Scott Brothers featuring Eric Paslay
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2017 (2017-01-12)
Genre Country
Length3:13
Label SB Records
Songwriter(s)
Music video
"My House" on YouTube

The Scott Brothers released a cover of the song with Eric Paslay on January 12, 2017. The music video was filmed at their home in Las Vegas, Nevada. [70] The proceeds from the sale of the single go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. [71]

While singing along to the original in while driving, Jonathan Scott thought it would make a good country song. [70] Paslay was originally brought on to do a rap cameo, but they liked his voice so much they invited him to sing on the entire song. [70]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Flo Rida</span> American rapper and singer (born 1979)

Tramar Lacel Dillard, better known by his stage name Flo Rida, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Low (Flo Rida song)</span> 2007 single by Flo Rida

"Low" is the debut single by American rapper Flo Rida featuring fellow American rapper and singer T-Pain, from the former's debut studio album Mail on Sunday and also featured on the soundtrack to the 2008 film Step Up 2: The Streets. An official remix was made which also features Pitbull. The song peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elevator (Flo Rida song)</span> 2008 Single by Flo Rida featuring Timbaland

"Elevator" is Flo Rida's overall second single, and the first single from Flo Rida's debut album Mail on Sunday. It was produced by Timbaland, who also features on the track. The piano intro features a melody based on the Halloween theme by John Carpenter and the second verse imitates the chorus of "The Donque Song" by will.i.am featuring Snoop Dogg. The song features Timbaland's signature percussion and vocals, as well as former Beatclub recording artist Kiley Dean on the background vocals. The song is similar in structure, key, and rhythm to the Timbaland-produced "4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. The song was featured in the plot for the episode "Desperately Seeking Serena" of teen drama Gossip Girl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Right Round</span> 2009 single by Flo Rida featuring Kesha

"Right Round" is a single performed by American rapper Flo Rida featuring guest vocals from American singer Kesha. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, R.O.O.T.S. (2009). It was released to radio on January 27, 2009, and was digitally released on February 10 by Poe Boy Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The song heavily interpolates the chorus of the 1980s Dead or Alive song "You Spin Me Round " in its hook. According to one of the song's writers, the chorus refers to a stripper. Kesha contributed guest vocals to the song, but was uncredited in the United States and Canada during its run atop the charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sugar (Flo Rida song)</span> 2009 single by Flo Rida

"Sugar" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida, featuring American singer-songwriter Wynter Gordon. The song's chorus interpolates the song "Blue " by Italian electronic music group Eiffel 65. The song was written by Flo Rida, The Jackie Boyz, Jeffrey Jey, Maurizio Lobina, and Massimo Gabutti, and was produced by DJ Montay for Flo Rida's second album, R.O.O.T.S.. The song was released as the album's third official single in March 2009 as a digital download.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jump (Flo Rida song)</span> 2009 single by Flo Rida ft. Nelly Furtado

"Jump" is the fourth official single taken from Flo Rida's second album R.O.O.T.S. Nelly Furtado makes an appearance on the song with an upbeat hook. Flo-Rida said: "I used a whole different delivery on this one. We're talking about different situations to get people hype in the club. 'Jump!' Whether you're an athlete running in the stadium or you're in the club. Get hype!"

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Flo Rida discography</span>

American rapper Flo Rida has released four studio albums, four extended plays, 41 singles as a lead artist, twelve promotional singles, and 24 music videos. Growing up in Florida, the state from which his name was derived, he was involved in a hip hop group in his teenage years. A solo demo recording initially met rejection from several label companies, but was eventually accepted by Poe Boy Entertainment, with whom Flo Rida signed in 2006.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Club Can't Handle Me</span> 2010 single by Flo Rida

"Club Can't Handle Me" is a song by American recording artist Flo Rida featuring French producer David Guetta. Carmen Key sings background vocals during the chorus. It was released as a digital download on iTunes on June 28, 2010, as the lead single of the Step Up 3D soundtrack album and is also included on Flo Rida's third studio album, Only One Flo .

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Where Them Girls At</span> 2011 single by David Guetta

"Where Them Girls At" is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta featuring American rapper Flo Rida and Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj. The track was released on 2 May 2011, via Virgin Records, serving as the lead single from Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat. The track was written by the artists alongside Jared Cotter, Play-N-Skillz, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Sandy Vee & Mike Caren, who produced the song with Guetta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Good Feeling (song)</span> 2011 single by Flo Rida

"Good Feeling" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his 2012 EP of the same name, also appearing on his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. It was released as the album's lead single on August 29, 2011, in the United States. The song was written by Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Breyan Isaac, Arash Pournouri, Avicii, Etta James, Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods. It was also produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hangover (Taio Cruz song)</span> 2011 single by Taio Cruz

"Hangover" is a song by English singer Taio Cruz from his third studio album, TY.O. Released on 4 October 2011 in United States, 18 October 2011 in Germany and 4 March 2012 in the United Kingdom, the song serves as the album's international lead single, and follows "Troublemaker" as the album's second British single. American rapper Flo Rida contributes guest vocals. Another alternate version of the song, titled "Takeover", was leaked online via NewJams.net.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wild Ones (Flo Rida song)</span> 2011 single by Flo Rida

"Wild Ones" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida featuring Australian singer-songwriter Sia from his fourth studio album of the same name (2012). It was by written by the artists alongside Jacob Luttrell, Marcus Cooper, Niklaas Vogel-Kern, and producers soFLY & Nius and Axwell, while the engineering and recording of the record was handled by Skylar Mones. Lyrically, the song contracts themes including partying, love and dancing while the musical composition is an uptempo dance-pop song that is influenced by house music and electro house.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Whistle (Flo Rida song)</span> 2012 single by Flo Rida

"Whistle" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth album Wild Ones (2012). It was released on April 24, 2012, as the third single from the album. "Whistle" was written by Flo Rida, David Glass, Marcus Killian, Justin Franks, Breyan Isaac and Antonio Mobley while production was handled by DJ Frank E and Glass.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Let It Roll (Flo Rida song)</span> 2012 single by Flo Rida

"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.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Cry (Flo Rida song)</span> Song by Flo Rida

"I Cry" is a song by American hip hop artist Flo Rida. The track was first released on June 28, 2012, as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. The song is based on Bingo Players' "Cry " which uses the chorus lyrics from the song "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell. "I Cry" was produced by the French production duo soFLY & Nius and the Futuristics, and it was written by Flo Rida, The Futuristics, Scott Cutler, Calvin Harris, Jeffrey Hull, Brenda Russell, and soFLY & Nius.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Troublemaker (Olly Murs song)</span> 2012 single by Olly Murs

"Troublemaker" is a song by English recording artist Olly Murs, released as the lead single from his third studio album, Right Place Right Time (2012). It features American rapper Flo Rida. "Troublemaker" was co-written by Murs, Steve Robson, Claude Kelly and Flo Rida, and was produced by Robson. The song premiered on 8 October 2012, in the United Kingdom on the Capital FM radio station and was made available to download on 12 October in certain international territories.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">G.D.F.R.</span> 2014 single by Flo Rida featuring Sage the Gemini and Lookas

"G.D.F.R." is a song by American rapper Flo Rida featuring American rapper Sage the Gemini and American music producer and DJ Lookas from the former's EP My House (2015). It was released as the album's lead single on October 21, 2014, in the United States. The song was written by Flo Rida, Sage the Gemini and P-Lo and produced by DJ Frank E and Andrew Cedar with co-production from Lookas and Miles Beard.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Don't Like It, I Love It</span> 2015 single by Flo Rida featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White

"I Don't Like It, I Love It" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his 2015 EP My House. The song features American singer Robin Thicke and Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White. It was released as the album's third promotional single on March 31, 2015. The song was released as the album's second official single on June 19, 2015, in the Republic of Ireland and on June 21 in the United Kingdom. In the latter country, BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw began playing an unofficial version of the song in which soundbites by Audrey Roberts from the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street were played over it. The song was heard in the climax of the 2016 comedy film Ride Along 2.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hello Friday</span> 2016 single by Flo Rida featuring Jason Derulo

"Hello Friday" is a song by American rapper and singer Flo Rida featuring fellow American singer Jason Derulo. The song was released as a standalone single on February 26, 2016 in the United States. Remixes were released on May 6, 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greenlight (Pitbull song)</span> 2016 single by Pitbull featuring Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis

"Greenlight" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring fellow American rappers Flo Rida and LunchMoney Lewis. It was released for digital download on July 22, 2016, as the second single of Pitbull's tenth studio album Climate Change, through RCA Records, Polo Grounds Music, and Mr. 305 Inc. The song was written by the artists alongside producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut.

References

  1. "The Never-Ending Story Of Flo Rida Hits". MTV .
  2. "Flo Rida - My House [Official Video] - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  3. "Flo Rida's 'My House' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
  4. Trust, Gary (January 25, 2016). "Justin Bieber Nos. 1 & 2 on Hot 100, The Chainsmokers Hit Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  5. Trust, Gary (February 1, 2016). "Justin Bieber Replaces Himself at No. 1 on Hot 100 With 'Love Yourself'". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  6. "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  7. "Digital Song Sales - Decade-End". Billboard . 31 October 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  8. Grein, Paul (December 20, 2016). "The Best-Selling Singles of 2016". Yahoo Music!.
  9. Flo Rida - My House [Official Video]. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015 via YouTube.
  10. "WrestleMania 32: the UK's highest charting WrestleMania themes revealed". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  11. "Nickelodeon Teams up with NFL to Produce Original Content, Giving Viewers Insider's Look at Week Leading into Super Bowl 50" . Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  12. "Northwestern Mutual TV Spot, 'Spend Your Life Living: Backyard Bliss' Song by Flo Rida - iSpot.tv". iSpot.tv. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  13. "XFINITY Internet TV Spot, 'Our House: Speed Upgrade' Song by Flo Rida - iSpot.tv". iSpot.tv. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  14. "Walmart Grocery Pickup TV Spot, 'Wow the Crowd' Song by Flo Rida - iSpot.tv". iSpot.tv. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  15. "Flo Rida – My House". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  16. "Flo Rida – My House" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  17. "Flo Rida – My House" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  18. "Flo Rida – My House" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  19. "Flo Rida Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  20. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201624 into search. Retrieved June 21, 201+.
  21. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201621 into search. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  22. "Flo Rida – My House" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  23. "Flo Rida – My House" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  24. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  25. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  26. "Chart Track: Week 14, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  27. "Flo Rida – My House". Top Digital Download. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  28. "EHR TOP 40 – 2016.04.15". European Hit Radio. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  29. "Flo Rida – My House" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  30. "Flo Rida – My House". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  31. "Flo Rida – My House". VG-lista. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  32. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  33. "Flo Rida – My House" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  34. "Flo Rida – My House". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  35. "Flo Rida – My House". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  36. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  37. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  38. "Flo Rida Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  39. "Flo Rida Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  40. "Flo Rida Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  41. "Flo Rida Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  42. "Flo Rida Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  43. "ARIA Top 100 Singles 2016". Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  44. "Ö3 Austria Top 40 - Single-Charts 2016". oe3.orf.at. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  45. "Canadian Hot 100 – Year End 2016". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  46. "Top de l'année Top Singles 2016" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  47. "Top 100 Jahrescharts 2016". GfK Entertainment (in German). viva.tv. Archived from the original on January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  48. "Classifiche "Top of the Music" 2016 FIMI-GfK: La musica italiana in vetta negli album e nei singoli digitali" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Archived from the original (Click on Scarica allegato to download the zipped file containing the year-end chart PDF documents) on January 10, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  49. "Årslista Singlar – År 2016" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Swedish Recording Industry Association . Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  50. "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2016 – hitparade.ch". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  51. "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  52. "Adult Pop Songs: Year-End 2016". Billboard . 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  53. "Pop Songs: Year-End 2016". Billboard . 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  54. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  55. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2016 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  56. "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2016". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  57. "Canadian single certifications – Flo Rida – My House". Music Canada . Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  58. "Danish single certifications – Flo Rida – My House". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved July 18, 2019.
  59. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Flo Rida; 'My House')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  60. "Italian single certifications – Flo Rida – My House" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  61. "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  62. "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  63. "Portuguese single certifications – Flo Rida – My House" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa . Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  64. "Spanish single certifications – Flo Rida – My House". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España . Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  65. "Sverigetopplistan – Flo Rida" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan.
  66. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('My House')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.
  67. "British single certifications – Flo Rida – My House". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  68. "American single certifications – Flo Rida – My House". Recording Industry Association of America.
  69. "Avaibable for Airplay". FMQB.
  70. 1 2 3 Thompson, Gayle (February 12, 2017), "The Scott Brothers Cover ‘My House’ to Support St. Jude". The Boot. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  71. SCHMIDT, MACKENZIE (JANUARY 17, 2017), "WATCH: The Property Brothers Just Dropped a New Music Video Cover of Flo Rida's 'My House'". People. Retrieved February 12, 2017.