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FLO Conquers All Areas With Final Tour Stop In Los Angeles

FLO is a destiny fulfilled— there's no doubt about it. Just when it felt like girl groups were obsolete after June's Diary disappeared into the abyss and all we had were legacy acts like SWV, Xscape, and 702, here comes FLO. Witnessing the British trio live during the final stop of their Access All Areas tour was something ethereal, as though we were watching history be made in real time. Fans packed into the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday evening (May 22) and buzzed with anticipation as openers paved the way for the meteoric girl group. Rising Bay Area singer Izye set the tone with an aura reminiscent of Tynisha Keli or JoJo. Josh Levi followed, teasing the crowd with a preview of his new album while reminding them how we fell for him in the first place. He danced his way through 'Ego' and 'Birthday Dance.' Jae Stephens, who felt like a reincarnated version of Ciara or Aaliyah, gifted fans with a performance that was both sexy and sweet with fan favorites, 'Girls Don't Cheat' and 'SMH' plus her newest single, 'That's My Baby.' When FLO hit the stage hours later, their 'red light special' set was hypnotizing, but it wasn't just the visual aspect. It was their vocals. In an age when many mainstream acts rely heavily on autotune or some doctored version of their singing voice, Jorja, Stella, and Reneé reminded us that actual vocalists still exist. They flexed their heavenly rifts and effortless harmonies on 'Access All Areas,' 'On & On,' 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda,' and especially the crowd favorite 'Losing You,' while also incorporating their '90s influence with covers of Ghost Town DJ's 'My Boo.' Between their lively choreography and the way fans were singing back hits like 'Walk Like This,' 'Check,' 'In My Bag,' and 'Fly Girl,' not a moment of stage time was wasted. FLO surprised the crowd with DIXSON, the featured guest on the 'Bending My Rules' remix. Remember what we said about the vocals? The crooner is one of those people who can sang, and even though he hasn't released new solo music since 2023, this was the reminder many needed to show that he isn't one to play with. The show closed with a chilling rendition of their debut single, 'Cardboard Box,' and the rock-and-roll inspired, 'I'm Just A Girl.' Similar to the energy that radiated in the days of Destiny's Child and TLC dominating the airwaves, FLO embodies all of that— beauty, talent, and stage presence. They're downright captivating in every way and are the epitome of what it means to be 'up next.' FLO is no longer on their way. They've arrived. More from SZA Abruptly Exits Meet-And-Greet After Fan Throws Bracelet In Her Face Lizzo Makes Stadium Debut As Special Guest During SZA and Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour Are Brandy And Monica Going On Tour With Kelly Rowland And Muni Long?