Two voices. Two talents. One vision. That is a quick summary of rap duo Flyana Boss. Over the years, Bobbi and Folayan have built their name on viral runs through Disneyland, a huge Missy Elliott co-sign, and a sound that refuses to comfortably bounce between genres because it’s too fly and energetic to contain, and right now they’re entering their party girl era with “FEELIN IT,” an EDM-leaning single that puts their rapid-fire synergy front and center while also setting the tone for their sophomore EP “UNDER THE INFLUENCE,” arriving June 19th as an empowering symbol of Juneteenth celebration.
In conversation with Bobbi and Folayan, we got into owning the dance floor instead of losing themselves to it, what “all” really means after the tours, and how they hold joy and intention in the same fist. Their answers moved like their music: sharp, honest, and fully in control. Check it out!
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You’ve called this your “party girl era.” What’s the difference between losing yourself in the party and owning it?
Folayan: Losing yourself means letting your social anxiety win. You gotta grab your social anxiety and take it to the dance floor and release your inhibitions! That’s owning it.
Bobbi: When you own a party, you know exactly what you came there for! When you lose yourself in a party, you just come for the vibes and see where the night takes you!
“FEELIN IT” leans into EDM and DJ spaces. You’re a rapper first. What does it feel like to share a room with a kick drum and still be the loudest thing in it?
F: I used to do dance music some years back when I lived in Sweden. I’ve always had a love for it, especially when learning the history of how Black people pioneered the genre.
B: We’re always gonna be ourselves unabashedly, no matter what room we’re in! So it just felt natural!
Your chemistry as a duo has always been the engine. How do you know when a back-and-forth is working?
F: When the synergy is “synerging.”
B: It’s a gut feeling; you know when something is clicking!!
What roles do each of you naturally play within the duo, and what strengths do you rely on each other for?
F: Bobbi is such a natural on stage, so I really lean on her for stage presence.
B: Folayan’s a natural creative; I think she never lacks ideas and inspiration, and I think my strength is vision and foresight.
You’ve gone from running through Disneyland with “You Wish” to building a full visual world with Boss Burgers and “Jungle.” What changed in how you think about your own universe?
F: “You Wish” was a testament that we can do anything we put our minds to.
B: I think it’s just about elevation, making everything bigger and better, not about changing the universe per se; if anything, we’re just grown and sexier.
“I want it all now” is a line on the new single. After the co-signs, the tours, and the viral moments, what does “all” actually look like now?
F: Just creative stability and a Billboard Top 100 placement.
B: Constantly levelling up! A growth mindset! “It all” is an evolution.
You’ve supported Janelle Monáe, Kesha, and Black Eyed Peas. What lessons did you learn from them that you’ve incorporated either on stage or in the studio?
B: This game is about reaming a student of the arts. Keeping your whimsy and valuing yourself.
B: From all three artists, they’re very diverse and have different audiences, and I think we learned a lot about performing for different crowds and adjusting the show according to the audience.
The Juneteenth release date for your EP, “UNDER THE INFLUENCE,” is a power move. But it’s also a party record. How do you hold joy and intention in the same fist?
F: Our ancestors paved the way for us to be joyful Black women. We’re honouring those who fought for us to be able to spread peace, love, and positivity through our music. Taking shots and pouring libations!
B: I’m intentionally joyful in my life. I feel like, as a Black woman, that is one of the most radical things I can do in this oppressive society–a society that tries to silence our voices. I choose to be intentionally joyful, happy, and free! It’s my great-grandma’s dream.
What’s something about being a rap duo in 2026 that nobody talks about?
F: Female rap duos are rare in 2026. There aren’t a lot of us doing it right now, and real chemistry matters.
B: That we’re few and far between.
What’s on the near horizon for Flyana Boss?
F: DJ domination!
B: Flyana Boss like you’ve never seen before.
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