"Put It on da Floor" is a song by American rapper Latto from her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea (2024). It was released on April 21, 2023, through Streamcut and RCA Records as the album's lead single. It was produced by Go Grizzly, Squat Beatz, Pooh Beatz and DJ Prince. An official remix of the song featuring American rapper Cardi B titled "Put It on da Floor Again" was released on June 2, 2023, which was also included on the album. Although the single initially did not chart, the remix debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

"Put It on da Floor"
Single by Latto
from the album Sugar Honey Iced Tea
ReleasedApril 21, 2023
Genre
Length3:01
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Go Grizzly
  • Squat
  • Pooh Beatz
Latto singles chronology
"Lottery"
(2023)
"Put It on da Floor"
(2023)
"Put It on da Floor Again"
(2023)
Music video
"Put It on da Floor" on YouTube

Background

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Latto first performed the song at Coachella, several days before it was released.[1]

Content

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In the song, Latto raps about being tired of people criticizing and being sneaky,[1][2] warning her detractors to not cause trouble for her,[2][3] and boasts her wealth.[3] In the chorus, she raps: "I done done it all / feel like Shawty Lo / Laughin' to the bank / but shit is not a joke / Say she got a problem? / Imaginary smoke / Bitches said it's up / then put it on the floor".[1][2]

Controversy

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Latto references fellow rapper Coi Leray in the opening of the second verse: "Smokin' on that gas, blunt big as Coi Leray". Shortly after the song was released on streaming services, Leray responded with a series of tweets, taking issue with the lyrics and accusing Latto of body shaming her.[4][5] However, Leray later stated in a tweet that she may have overreacted and went on to warn Latto not to mention her name in a song again.[5] During Weekend Two of Coachella 2023, Latto said at the end of her set, "Ay, Coi Leray I love your body baby."[6]

Music video

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The music video was released on April 24, 2023. It includes clips of her Coachella performance.[7]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Put It on da Floor"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 43

Put It on da Floor Again

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"Put It on da Floor Again"
 
Single by Latto featuring Cardi B
from the album Sugar Honey Iced Tea
ReleasedJune 1, 2023
Genre
Length3:05
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Go Grizzly
  • Squat
  • Pooh Beatz
Latto singles chronology
"Put It on da Floor"
(2023)
"Put It on da Floor Again"
(2023)
"Seven"
(2023)
Cardi B singles chronology
"Tomorrow 2"
(2022)
"Put It on da Floor Again"
(2023)
"Point Me 2"
(2023)
Music video
"Put It on da Floor Again" on YouTube

"Put It on da Floor Again" is the official remix of "Put It on da Floor" by Latto with American rapper Cardi B, released on June 1, 2023 through Streamcut and RCA Records. "Put It on da Floor Again" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Latto's second and Cardi B's 20th top-20 hit, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The remix was included on Latto's third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea (2024).

Background

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On May 31, 2023, Latto announced the official remix of the song on Twitter, revealing it would feature Cardi B.[10] The remix, titled "Put It on da Floor Again", was released on June 1, 2023.

Composition

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Cardi B performs the second verse, in which she takes aim at her haters and critics ("I ain't smokin' on no za', lil' bitch, I'm smokin' on you / Put your bestie in a pack and now I'm smokin' her too / I been ballin' so damn hard, could've went to LSU, huh / Got so many chains on, I can't even see my throat"),[11][12] and says she is always "doing the most".[12] She also declares, "I'm sexy dancin' in the house, I feel like Britney Spears", referencing the singer's dance videos on Instagram.[13]

Critical reception

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The remix was well-received. Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote, "Cardi matches and then exceeds Latto's energy. Once again, Cardi is endlessly quotable".[14] Brycen Saunders of Hypebeast wrote, "By bringing Cardi B on board, the track receives an extra dose of high-caliber rap energy – putting on for the growing strength of woman rap."[15]

Music video

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A music video was released alongside the remix. It sees Latto and Cardi B causing mischief, twerking and showing their riches in a number of stores, including a convenience store, grocery store, and jewelry store,[12][15][16][17] and at a house party.[15][17] They are also seen toasting 1800 Tequila Cristalino.[17] Cardi B wears a cutout black playsuit emblazoned with "I feel like Britney Spears" in green text.[13] The video features cameos from rappers Offset and BabyDrill and LSU Tigers women's basketball player Angel Reese.[17][18]

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations for "Put It on da Floor Again"
Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Song of the Year Nominated [19]
Best Hip Hop Video Nominated
Best Collaboration Nominated
Best Featured Verse Nominated

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Put It on da Floor Again"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[29] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Grant, Noah (April 21, 2023). "Latto Drops Single "Put It On Da Floor": Listen". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Gonzalez, Alex (April 21, 2023). "Latto Challenges Her Opps To 'Put It On Da Floor' With Her New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b Powell, Jon (April 21, 2023). "Latto returns with new single "Put It On Da Floor"". Revolt. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  4. ^ Price, Joe (April 21, 2023). "Coi Leray Blasts Latto for Referencing Her on New Song". Complex. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Coi Leray Says She May Have 'Overreacted' To Latto's 'Put It On Da Floor' Lyrics". Rap-Up. April 22, 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  6. ^ Corrine, Amber (April 24, 2023). "Latto Clears Up "Put It On The Floor" Bar About Coi Leray's Body". Vibe. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  7. ^ Cho, Regina (April 25, 2023). "Latto recaps Coachella weekend in new "Put It On Da Floor" video". Revolt. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
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  9. ^ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Mendez, Marisa (May 31, 2023). "Latto Recruits Cardi B For 'Put It On Da Floor' Remix". HipHopDX. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  11. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (June 2, 2023). "Latto And Cardi B Just Had To 'Put It On Da Floor Again' On Their Fiery New Remix". Uproxx. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  12. ^ a b c Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (June 2, 2023). "Latto & Cardi B Throw A 'B-tch Party' In 'Put It On Da Floor Again' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  13. ^ a b Guy, Zoe (June 2, 2023). "Cardi B Invokes Britney Spears's Instagram Dance Videos". Vulture. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  14. ^ Breihan, Tom (June 2, 2023). "Latto – "Put It On Da Floor Again" (Feat. Cardi B)". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  15. ^ a b c Saunders, Brycen (June 2, 2023). "Money Rains in Latto's "Put It On Da Floor Again" Music Video Feat. Cardi B". Hypebeast. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  16. ^ Strauss, Matthew (June 2, 2023). "Latto and Cardi B Share Video for New Song "Put It on da Floor Again": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  17. ^ a b c d Inman, Demicia (June 2, 2023). "Latto And Cardi B "Put It On Da Floor Again" For Official Remix". Vibe. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  18. ^ Zemler, Emily (June 2, 2023). "Cardi B Parties With Latto in Atlanta for 'Put It on Da Floor Again' Music Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  19. ^ Grein, Paul (September 7, 2023). "Cardi B & 21 Savage Lead Nominations for 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Full List". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
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  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
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  23. ^ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  24. ^ "Latto Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  25. ^ "Latto Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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  29. ^ "American single certifications – Latto – Put It on da Floor Again". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 16, 2024.