Photos and review by Natasha Lewandowski
There are some artists who know exactly how to turn a concert into one giant party, and Flo Rida is definitely one of them.
Seeing him at the Great New York State Fair on a Sunday night at Suburban Park felt like a nonstop throwback to the era when nearly every song he dropped seemed destined to become a massive hit. From the moment the show got going, the energy was high and never really came down. This wasn’t the kind of concert where you just stand around and watch — it felt like one huge celebration, with thousands of people singing, dancing, and reliving tracks that have lived everywhere from clubs and parties to radio stations for nearly two decades.
And when you remember just how many hits Flo Rida has, the setlist almost feels ridiculous.
He opened with “In the Ayer” and quickly moved into “Where Them Girls At,” and the crowd was already locked in. By the time “Low” hit — still his biggest and most unmistakable anthem — the entire field was moving. Apple-bottom jeans and boots with the fur may have been a joke for some, but half the audience was still shouting every word like it was 2008. From there it was pure greatest-hits mode: “Move, Shake, Drop,” “Club Can’t Handle Me,” “GDFR,” “Whistle,” “Wild Ones,” “My House,” “Good Feeling,” “Right Round,” and “I Cry.” Even if you haven’t intentionally listened to Flo Rida in years, you quickly realize you somehow still know practically every word. The hooks are that sticky.
What really made the night stand out, though, was Flo Rida himself. His stage presence was exactly what this type of show needed — charismatic, high-energy, and constantly interacting with the crowd. He didn’t stay behind the mic stand. He sprayed water into the audience, pulled fans up onstage for selfies, and kept the connection going all night. Instead of feeling separated from the audience, the performance felt like everyone was part of the show. The lights, the bass, the collective singing — it all blurred the line between performer and crowd until it just felt like one big, sweaty, joyful party.
By the time the final songs rolled around, the energy hadn’t dropped. People were still dancing, still singing, still fully in it. At a state fair known for big crowds and big nights, Flo Rida delivered one that felt personal, loud, and completely unforgettable. Sometimes the simplest formula still works best: give people the songs they love, match their energy, and never let the party slow down.
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