The sultry beats and steamy lyrics of "Rodeo Remix"immerse listeners in an intimate world of confidence, control and mutual sexual desire. Joining forces on the 2022 track, buzzing rappers Lah Pat and Flo Milli leave little to the imagination as they explicitly detail their bedroom fantasies over a low-slung, sax-laced instrumental. While bold sexuality is commonplace in today‘s rap landscape, Lah Pat and Flo Milli‘s provocative lyricism on "Rodeo Remix" stands out for its blunt sensuality and swaggering self-assurance.
Lah Pat – An Emerging Voice of Brash Sexuality
Atlanta-based rapper Elijah Simmons (known as Lah Pat) first made waves in 2019 with his breakout mixtape ‘Runnin N Gunnin‘. His gruff vocal delivery, no-nonsense wordplay and cinematic beats quickly earned him a dedicated regional following. However, Simmons was still flying largely under the radar before the March 2022 release of his sexually-charged single "Rodeo" featuring Georgia rapstress Flo Milli.
The original track, produced by ATL Jacob and laced with soft saxophone melodies, finds Lah Pat describing his bedroom skills in vivid, imagining detail over three steamy verses. While rap‘s history of hypermasculinity and sexual bravado is well-documented, Lah Pat‘s depictions on "Rodeo" feel refreshingly consensual. He positions himself not as a dominant player, but as an attentive, patient partner attuned to his lover‘s desires:
*She say she miss this, I give her what she missin‘*
*Make her back arch, raindrops start drippin‘ (drip, drip)*
This willingness to showcase vulnerability amid otherwise rugged lyricism has become a signature of Lah Pat‘s musical style. Describing his creative ethos in interviews, the rapper notes: "I express real feelings and real situations that people are scared to talk about." Unafraid of judgment, Lah Pat explores the peaks, pitfalls and power dynamics of intimacy through unfiltered, erotic lyricism.
Flo Milli – The Brazen Southern Femcee
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, 24-year-old Tamia Monique Carter (known as Flo Milli) garnered viral fame as a teenager through her brash, sex-positive singles “Beef FloMix” and “In The Party". Lizzy Szabo at Pitchfork writes: “She raps about sex with authority and aggression, refusing to cater to anyone’s gaze but her own.” This defiant, pro-woman energy permeates Milli’s body of work and public persona.
After making XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class, Flo Milli continued her upward trajectory with the October 2021 release of sophomore project ‘You Still Here, Ho ?’ The 12-track effort finds Milli doubling down on her signature foul-mouthed feminism, serving up equal parts middle fingers and self-love mantras over thumping southern production. Never one to hold back, Milli spits bars about getting hers while remaining fully in control on cuts like “Conceited”:
*He be trippin‘ ‘bout how I‘m never specific*
*Like, I‘m gettin‘ this cake and don‘t need no reciprocals*
This defiant, zero-fucks-given attitude attracted the attention of fellow newcomer Lah Pat, who soon reached out to collaborate on a remix of his buzzing single “Rodeo” – bringing us to the steamy (and streaming) 2022 track explored below.
Lyrical Analysis – Confidence, Control & Mutual Desire
Kicking off the “Rodeo Remix” is an opening verse from Southern femcee Flo Milli, who wastes no time setting the tone:
*All this ass got these n****s doin‘ puzzles, hmm*
*He said my body give him adrenaline rush*
With lines like these, Milli centers her desirability and sexual power, boasting about evoking intense desire in her partners. Other standout bars include:
*He wanna ride it, ride it like a rodeo (go)*
*He be on ten when this pussy on his nose, though*
Here Milli taps into the cowboy/rodeo metaphor, envisioning herself as an untamed bronco that her partner desperately tries to mount. Beyond just a display of sexual prowess, these lyrics also speak to the young rapper‘s confidence and self-assuredness when navigating intimate encounters.
This aura of confidence presented by both artists reaches an apex in Lah Pat‘s verse, which opens with the lines:
*She know I‘m runnin‘ shit, I don‘t need a debut*
*And I got her speakin‘ French, no ‘oui‘ or ‘merci beaucoup’*
Here Pat establishes his control and leadership role in the relationship, evidenced through his sexual abilities prompting his partner to involuntarily cry out in ecstasy (“speakin‘ French”). Yet despite this dominant positioning, there remains a sense of mutual desire and reciprocal fulfillment, as shown through lyrics like:
*I give her passion, she give me all of her aggression*
*We both come out clean and there ain‘t no questions*
So while traditional power roles still linger, both artists ultimately present themselves as active participants exploring desire on their own terms. They own their sexuality, chasing what feels good without shame or apology.
Sultry Soundscapes
Sonically, Lah Pat and super-producer ATL Jacob concoct an intoxicating soundscape leaning heavily into 90’s quiet storm R&B aesthetics. Twinkling keys, thick bass and sensuous saxophone riffs (played by popular session musician LT Beats) give both rappers the perfect canvas over which to extol their sexual escapades. Fans online have drawn similarities to vintage Babyface and Keith Sweat slow jams in both mood and musicality.
The beat effectively compliments Lah Pat and Flo Milli’s intimate subject matter, bathing their bold proclamations in smooth, sultry textures. Much like the artists it carries, the instrumental feels totally self-assured – the musical embodiment of confidence, control and mutually fulfilling desire.
Cover art for Lah Pat‘s "Rodeo Remix" ft. Flo Milli
Critical Reception & Cultural Impact
Since its March 1, 2022 release, the Rodeo Remix has amassed over 2 million streams on Spotify and nearly 3 million views on YouTube. The song resonated most strongly with Gen Z listeners, landing Lah Pat and Flo Milli on several major Spotify playlists like ‘Most Necessary’, ‘Swag Sauce’ and ‘Tastebreakers’.
In a laudatory review, Taylor Crumpton at Pitchfork writes:
Both artists understand the power of their sexual prowess and how to wield it both earnestly and deliberately over production that oozes with 90’s R&B sensuality. By the end of the track, it’s clear Lah Pat and Flo Milli are more alike than not as they belt out their bodacious bravado.
Crumpton touches on a major strength of the track – how it brings together two emerging stars with congruent attitudes on sexuality, each holding their own as they volley vulgar boasts back and forth.
Not all feedback has been wholly positive, however. Some critics labeled the rappers as ‘one dimensional‘, panning their narrow focus on sex and intimacy. Additionally, more conservative hip hop fans have accused Lah Pat and Flo Milli of relying too heavily on shock value, presenting women as sexual objects.
However, musicians like JAi KNG defend the track, calling it: "Empowering for women and a breakthrough for how men and women relate to each other sexually". Essence‘s music editor Naima Cochrane also cosigned the song, tweeting: "Women should talk about sex however tf we want. That Audre Lorde essay y’all love so much wasn’t about policing Black female sexuality – it was about REVELING in the beauty of our erotic selves"
Regardless of dissenting opinions, "Rodeo Remix" showcases two breakthrough talents announcing their sexually liberated ethos with both middle fingers held high. Unbound by societal expectations, Lah Pat and Flo Milli utilize the track to freely explore the peaks and valleys of intimate desire.
Who Else Should You Hear?
Fans vibing with Lah Pat and Flo Milli‘s steamy lyrical stylings should investigate these comparable artists:
- Latto – Fellow audacious Southern femcee fusing clever wordplay with unapologetic sex appeal
- Shenseea – Dancehall diva serves up steamy anthems celebrating sensuality and confidence
- Yung Baby Tate – Eclectic Atlanta native displays Flo Milli‘s versatility and charisma
- Key Glock – Hard-nosed Memphis MC evokes Lah Pat‘s blunt honesty and slick talk
- Kenny Mason – Genre-bending innovator blends bravado with confessory songwriting like Pat
So turn down the lights, queue up the "Rodeo Remix" and get lost in Lah Pat and Flo Milli‘s world of sultry beats and salacious fantasies. Confidence has never sounded sexier.