Never Lose Me
"Never Lose Me" is a song by American rapper Flo Milli, released on November 30, 2023, through '94 Sounds and RCA Records as the lead single from her second studio album, Fine Ho, Stay. Produced by Gerreaux, it received several remixes with Lil Yachty, Bryson Tiller, SZA and Cardi B. The song uses the instrumental of "Ron Artest" by Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg, which itself samples "Anata Ga Iru Jinsei" by Japanese artist Jin Kirigaya. The song became Flo Milli's first entry on the US [Billboard Hot 100|Billboard Hot 100] and numerous international charts.
Background and release
Milli released an extended play with five versions of the song on December 24, 2023. It has Bryson Tiller, the original, sped up and slowed down, and a Lil Yachty feature. According to HotNewHipHop, "Never Lose Me" is a quick two-minute track that paints a story of Milli doing all she can to not lose this successful man. On January 19, 2024, a string of messages from SZA were revealed by Flo Milli. Social media users were speculating that SZA offered to sing on Flo Milli's song "Never Lose Me" after exchanging text messages. SZA shared Flo Milli's song on her Instagram account to heighten the anticipation alongside a photo from the studio showing a Digital Audio Workstation. Flo Milli performed "Never Lose Me" at Genius Open Mic studio. According to Billboard Magazine, "Never Lose Me" is the biggest hit of Flo Milli's career.On March 14, 2024, Flo Milli announced a remix of "Never Lose Me" with SZA and Cardi B which was released the following day, 15, March 2024 alongside the album Fine Ho, Stay.