In contrast to their alien-inspired hype single “UFHO,” released at the end of last year, LA-based rap duo Flyana Boss are switching up styles and falling head over heels on their latest single, “Candyman.” Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day and their first headlining tour that includes an LA date at The Echoplex on March 28, the song is best friends Bobbi and Folayan’s way of telling the world “we’re true lover girls at heart and ‘Candyman’ is for all the sweethearts out there.”
While 2023 saw the two open up for Janelle Monáe’s The Age of Pleasure Tour and make surprise appearances on Ke$ha’s tour, the next few months will see them on their first headlining tour, beginning in Chicago on Feb. 24 and concluding with a date in LA on March 28 at The Echoplex.
“Candyman” is Flyana Boss at their sweetest, trading verses filled with enough candy double entendres to fuel Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. The simple bubblegum trap beat never takes away from Bobbi or Folayan’s flows, providing a solid foundation for their sugar rush. Unsurprisingly, their personalities are the main draw of the song, serving as further proof of their penchant for pop-leaning rap.
The chorus takes after previous singles, ranking among their catchiest and maintaining the levity of “Candyman.” It also speaks for the two’s playfulness, who sound as though they’re having fun with the inventive sexual innuendos. While the song is relatively short, something that’s commonplace in Flyana Boss’ catalog so far, it leaves a sweet aftertaste that’s enough of a treat to hold off fans before the start of their tour.
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In the same spirit as their name, the cover art pays homage to Perfect Angel by Minnie Riperton, who’s seemingly an influence on them. Their music can certainly lead to comparisons with other similar artists, especially those of years past. But the way they remix those reference points and infuse their touch into each single released so far is what continues to prove their winning formula.
Words: David Sosa
“Candyman” by Flyana Boss is out on streaming services. For more on new music and their upcoming tour, including an LA date on March 28 at The Echoplex, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, and their website.
Flyana Boss tour
FEB 24 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
FEB 25 – Detroit, MI – Shelter
FEB 27 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Underground
FEB 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
MAR 2 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry at The Fillmore
MAR 4 – Boston, MA – Berklee College of Music – The Red Room at Cafe 939
MAR 5 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
MAR 7 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
MAR 8 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
MAR 10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Bronze Peacock
MAR 12 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Cambridge Room
MAR 16 – Denver, CO – Meow Wolf
MAR 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
MAR 21 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
MAR 23 – Portland, OR – Holocene
MAR 25 – San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord
MAR 26 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s – The Starlet Room
MAR 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
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