The Lead

### Producer(s):

Uzoechi Emenike · Tre Jean-Marie · Joe Gossling · Joe Hartwell Jones · Jamal Woon · LOXE · Maths Time Joy · RELYT

### Singles:

1. "Cardboard Box"
2. "Immature"
3. "Summertime"
4. "Not My Job" (Deluxe)

"**The Lead**" marks the debut extended play by the English girl group FLO, released on **July 8, 2022**, under **Island Records**. Prior to the EP's release, the group unveiled three singles: "Cardboard Box," "Immature," and "Summertime."

The debut extended play was produced by **MNEK**, except "*Another Guy (Acoustic)*". On **14 September 2022**, the English trio re-released the extended play which served as a deluxe, with a promotional single: "Not My Job".

### Background

"Cardboard Box" marked the debut single of the English trio, released on **March 24, 2022**, and later became the lead single for their extended play. Produced by English producer **MNEK**, the accompanying music video, released on **April 1, 2022**, quickly gained popularity with over 900 thousand views on YouTube within days. Esteemed artists like **SZA** and **Missy Elliott** praised the song on social media. Described by the trio as a song about "g*etting yourself together after a breakup*," an acoustic version of the single was released on **May 6, 2022**.

"Immature" served as the trio's second single, released on **July 6, 2022**. Described by Pitchfork as having "*an icy edge*" with golden harmonies, the music video for the single was released on the same day as the EP, showcasing the trio's performance. On **August 5, 2022**, the group performed both singles live for **Vevo DSCVR**.

On the day of the release of their second single, the English trio announced their debut extended play on July 6, 2022. The **EP**, "**The Lead**," containing a total of *five tracks*, was released on **July 8, 2022**. Four out of the five songs were produced by **MNEK**. In **September 2022**, the trio re-released the extended play, adding a track titled "Not My Job," which was released as a promotional single.

### Singles

* "Cardboard Box" was released as the lead single on **March 24, 2022**.
* "Immature," announced as the second single, was released on **July 6, 2022**.
* "Summertime," announced as the third single, was released on **August 14, 2022**.
* "Not My Job," released as a promotional single, followed in **September 2022.**

#### Music Videos

FLO - Cardboard BoxFLO - Immature (Official Video)FLO - Summertime
### Live Performances

#### 2023

* Cardboard Box
* Summertime

FLO - Cardboard Box (Wireless 2023)Flo - Cardboard Box (Live at Capital's Summertime Ball 2023) - CapitalFLO - Cardboard Box (BRITs 2023 Rising Star Session)Flo - Cardboard Box (Sound Of 2023) on Radio 1FLO - Cardboard Box (Glastonbury 2023)

FLO - Summertime for BBC 1Xtra's Hot for 2023
#### 2022

* Cardboard Box
* Immature
* Not My Job
* Feature Me

FLO Slays The Stage With Their Performance Of "Cardboard Box" - Soul Train Awards '22FLO "Cardboard Box" live on Jimmy KimmelFLO - Cardboard Box (Live Acoustic)FLO - Cardboard Box (Live) - Vevo DSCVRFLO “Cardboard Box” (Live Performance) - Open Mic

Flo - 'Immature' & 'Cardboard Box' Live Performance at the -MOBOAwards - 2022FLO - Immature (Live) - Vevo DSCVR

FLO - Not My Job (Live - Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023)

FLO - Feature Me (Live - Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023)
### Critical reception

The EP garnered positive reviews from critics, being described as "*an essential listen*" by **Complex** and receiving similar acclaim from **Nylon**. **Rolling Stone** anticipated that the EP would propel FLO to stardom, while **MuuMuse** highlighted the confidence and authority reminiscent of a long-established star act, despite it being FLO's debut release. The **Honey Pop, 360**, and **Soul Bounce** also contributed positive reviews to the reception of the EP.

### Track Listing

#### Standard edition

1. "Cardboard Box"
	* *Writers:* Uzoechi Emenike, Stella Quaresma, Savannah Jada, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producer:* MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:41
2. "Immature"
	* *Writers:* Aminata Kabba, Uzoechi Emenike, Ryan Ashley, Jamal Woon
	* *Producers:* Jamal Woon, MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:53
3. "Summertime"
	* *Writers:* Uzoechi Emenike, Aminata Kabba, Jamal Woon, Rashaan Brown, Tyler Hotston
	* *Producers:* MNEK, Jamal Woon, RELYT, Joe Gosling
	* *Length:* 2:28
4. "Feature Me"
	* *Writers:* Jorja Douglas, Aminata Kabba, LOXE, Maths Time Joy, Jamal Woon, Hannah Yadi, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer
	* *Producers:* Maths Time Joy, LOXE, MNEK
	* *Length:* 3:22
5. "Another Guy" (Acoustic)
	* *Writers:* Aston Rudi, Rashaan Brown, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producers:* Joe Hartwell Jones, Joshua Alamu
	* *Length:* 3:03

Total Length: 14:24

#### Vinyl edition (bonus track)

1. "Cardboard Box" (Acoustic)
	* *Writers:* Uzoechi Emenike, Stella Quaresma, Savannah Jada, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producers:* MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:41

Total Length: 17:17

#### Apple Music Up Next edition (bonus track)

1. "Cardboard Box"
	* *Writers:* Uzoechi Emenike, Stella Quaresma, Savannah Jada, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producer:* MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:41
2. "Immature"
	* *Writers:* Aminata Kabba, Uzoechi Emenike, Ryan Ashley, Jamal Woon
	* *Producers:* Woon, MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:53
3. "Not My Job"
	* *Writers:* Talay Riley, Uzoechi Emenike, Dayo Olatunji, Stella Quaresma, Tre Jean-Marie, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producers:* Jean-Marie, MNEK
	* *Length:* 2:28
4. "Summertime"
	* *Writers:* Uzoechi Emenike, Aminata Kabba, Jamal Woon, Rashaan Brown, Tyler Hotston
	* *Producers:* MNEK, Woon, RELYT, Joe Gosling
	* *Length:* 2:28
5. "Feature Me"
	* *Writers:* Jorja Douglas, Aminata Kabba, LOXE, Maths Time Joy, Jamal Woon, Hannah Yadi, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer
	* *Producers:* Maths Time Joy, LOXE, MNEK
	* *Length:* 3:22
6. "Another Guy" (Acoustic)
	* *Writers:* Aston Rudi, Rashaan Brown, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas
	* *Producers:* Joe Hartwell Jones, Joshua Alamu
	* *Length:* 3:03

Total Length: 17:18