The return of girl groups? Flo is a promise for 2023 after winning the Brit Awards; encounter

Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer succeed on TikTok and Spotify with an aesthetic that marked the 90s and 2000s

Rooted in rhythm and blues (R&B), a style born in black North American communities and which dominates the programming of mtvgirl groups marked the 90s and 2000s. TLC And The son of destinygroup that revealed the singer Beyoncédid not spare hits that fill the nostalgia of listeners to this day.

However, only an adventure through the universe of Tick ​​tock Comes from Youtube come across a curious record: three black girls, with hipster pants and mobile phones with flip flops and rhinestones, singing a song with a bubblegum refrain.

There are those who might confuse it with old clips saved by internet users on the platforms, but that video is from Carton boxdebut song released in 2022 by the British group Flo. Renee Downer20 years, Jorja Douglas And Stella Quaresmaout of 21, are pledges for 2023, sponsored by those who want more girl groups after the k-pop they proved the taste of the new generation.

When asked if it’s time for girl groups to return in a video interview with Stage, Stella confidently replies, “I think it’s time, definitely.” She says she’s aware that more girl groups have emerged recently, but she believes it’s time for a group to sing in the four corners of the planet.

“It’s something that encourages unity. If you meet someone who likes the same group as you, it’s like you’re already friends,” she comments. And it was precisely this feeling of friendship and taste for music that united the three.

Unlike bands formed from competitions, for example, they nurture a bond from childhood. At age 5, Stella moved in Mozambique for the UK. There, he met Renee at a school London.

The two found a love of singing in common with Jorja, who lived hertfordshire, through social media. Jorja was born in Germanybut it was created in England.

From childhood R&B to the historic achievement of the Brit Awards

It’s Jorja who explains why the members have chosen R&B as the main genre for their work: they all grew up surrounded by the style. “Our moms played R&B for us. It’s our favorite genre, one of the best. We really bonded,” she says.

Mark out a paved path from Mariah Carey, Brandy Norwood And WhitneyHouston and maintained by Frank Ocean And Szathe young women gained the support and trust of the names of the new and old generation.

This month, they released a remix for hide and seeksong by today’s greatest British rapper, stormy. The occasion came after a response from the rapper onwards Twitter for a video in which the members said that a partnership with him would be the biggest dream of the group. “Ready when you are sir,” wrote the musician.

In addition to him, such personalities JoJoSzza, miss elliott and even Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny’s Child, have already shown their support for Flo’s work. After Carton box becoming the biggest debut song by a group in over a decade, amassing 40 million streams, the group has won an average of British awards in 2023.

The most recognized award in British music only takes place in February, but Renée, Jorja and Stella have already been crowned Rising Stars. Even without a debut album, they only released a five-track EP, The guide – the three became the first group to receive the award in the category.

When asked if there’s anything they haven’t conquered yet, it’s Renee who replies: “A number one track”. “I think that’s our next goal. I hope we can achieve it this year,” she says.

The three get excited about the possibility of reaching the top of the charts in the Brazil and I don’t exclude a trip to the countryside. “We would like to visit Brazil, it would be crazy,” comments Jorja.

@flolikethis Cardboard Box – Happi Remix – FLO

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