Whistle (Flo Rida song)

"Whistle"
"Whistle"
Single by Flo Rida
from the album Wild Ones
Released	April 24, 2012
Recorded	2011
Genre	Electropop; hip house;
Length	3:45
Label	Poe Boy; Atlantic;
Songwriter(s)	Tramar Dillard; David Glass; Marcus Killian; Justin Franks; Breyan Isaac; Antonio Mobley;
Producer(s)	DJ Frank E; Glass;
Flo Rida singles chronology
Music video
	"Whistle" on YouTube

"Whistle" is a song by American rapper Flo Rida from his fourth album Wild Ones (2012). It was released on April 24, 2012, as the third single from the album. "Whistle" was written by Flo Rida, David Glass, Marcus Killian, Justin Franks, Breyan Isaac and Antonio Mobley while production was handled by DJ Frank E and Glass.

"Whistle" is an electropop song characterized by a whistling melody. Upon its release, the song received mixed to negative reviews from music critics who generally praised its pop sound and noted that it had the potential of becoming another hit with its "catchy" hook. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Flo Rida's third number one hit and his first since 2009's "Right Round".^[1] Outside of the United States, "Whistle" topped the charts in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Republic of Ireland, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in many others, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Marc Klasfeld, was released on May 24, 2012. It was filmed in Acapulco, Mexico and makes use of split screen at various points. It mostly shows shots of Flo Rida and several girls on a beach. Upon its release, it received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who noted that it was a perfect accompaniment for the song. Flo Rida also promoted the song by performing it during the finale of the talent show, The Voice. This song is the second track on Now 44. The cover image of the single also drew praise for its subtlety and originality.

^ Daw, Robbie (April 17, 2012). "Flo Rida Wants You To Blow His "Whistle" In Least Subtle Song Ever". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved June 20, 2012.

[idolator-1] Daw, Robbie (April 17, 2012). "Flo Rida Wants You To Blow His "Whistle" In Least Subtle Song Ever". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved June 20, 2012.

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