Floetry
Biography
Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart are the funky divas behind the neo-soul duo Floetry. Ambrosius and Stewart emerged in the mid-'90s as songwriters in demand. They're behind some of the new millennium's biggest hits, too. The pair has written tracks for Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Glenn Lewis, and Bilal. While they're highly respected behind the scenes, Floetry is their way of moving up front.
Ambrosius is the songstress to Stewart's spoken word impresario or "floacist" role. The two met due to their love of basketball. Stewart, who hails from London, was a superstar on her court, while Ambrosius wowed fans in her local English neighborhood. They were competitive, but not rivals, so a friendship was formed. Music was also a passion. Ambrosius relished in her reggae roots while Stewart found herself grooving to funk and soul. While attending Brits Performing Arts School, Ambrosius studied business and finance, but made room for courses in voice, performance technique, and recording. Stewart split her time between acting and directing. Later, Ambrosius and Stewart headed to college.
Ambrosius planned to attend Georgia Tech University on a basketball scholarship, but injury forced her to bow out. Stewart headed for Middlesex University, eventually transferring to North London University. Still, they two kept in touch and raved about music. It wouldn't be until Stewart's girl group, 3 Plus 1, disbanded that Floetry would actually give music a serious shot.
In 1997, Ambrosius and Stewart began writing songs and playing shows in and around London. Three years later, they moved to America in search of something bigger. A brief stint in Atlanta didn't pan out, but their time spent in Philadelphia proved golden. Ambrosius and Stewart befriended Julius Erving III, basketball great Julius Erving's son, in mid-2000. Floetry and Erving clicked instantly. Erving signed on as their manager and hooked the ladies up with Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, for some recording. That's when the deals started trickling in -- Floetry were official and living out a dream. In 2002, they inked a deal with DreamWorks and touched up their own work for a debut album. Floetic appeared in October 2002, and its follow-up, Flo'Ology, reached the Top Ten upon release three years later. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
i thought floetry was a gimmick when i saw one video, but my friend's wife was cleaning the house and their cd was playing. as i listened to the music, i felt the same way i do when listening to sade("where is this part of women i never see"). love their music sooooo much.
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I love Floetry!!
Very talented, I hope they get back together.... . s o o n ! ! Music is missin' this duo! |
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Their music clearly defines Sexy: arousing or intended to arouse sexual desire, I swear everytime I hear their music, if get a warm feeling all over, (smirk)
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These sistas can really sing. I think they deserve more credit then they are getting. They do not have to get naked to sell an album.
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I love them.... i just wanna light some candels and burn oils and enjoy being single. With each song I can be in a different relationship .
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THE MUSIC THAT THIS GROUP HAS CREATED INSPIRES AND LIFTS ME. TAKING ME PLACES IN MY MIND AND SOUL WHERE PEACE AND UNDERSTANDIN G TENDS TO GROW AND LIVE.
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Great classic R&B...heard they broke up but i hope they get back together! They make great music!!
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Flo'ology is a classic ... let's cross our fingers about them getting back together!
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spider bill
I wasn't aware that they had went their separate ways. I was really impress with their style perhaps they will realize what they have is extra. |
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I am so upset that they broke up man!!!! ;(
Floetry was NICE www.myspace. c o m / l a t o r i a w |
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this is what i call music, these 2 women got what it takes, to make a not so loving caring heart, get some kind of response, of what a real heart can really feel, from improper care of self awareness, of what? love can do, and what love may not do for ones heart. stay strong yall!!!!!one
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i dont own a disc or discs of them Floetry is indeed the most talented top gifted group artist of our time i am very please with their Live instruments what group artist would do that for the real smooth luvers in us? yes indeed smooth sistahs at all time they not being recognized and it is ashame but their music is being loved by their many fans such as I.
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ive been a floetry fan since the beginning, but i wish they would come out with a new album already. anyone know any truth to the rumor that they might be splitting up and one may be joining wiht amanda diva?
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Floetry's music takes me to a whole new level. Truly gifited angles sent from heaven w/voices and spoken words. Say no more!
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Quite possibly the most powerful female R&B voices since Folosade Adu! I wish them the same success..... . .
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When I first heard these ladies I was blown away by them. They are awesome together. The put me in a kind of mellow relaxed mood. They make feel good music. I love those two talented sisters.
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Can you think of a better form of putting your thoughts on paper or better yet in a song?
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It's obvious they are a hit when the audience know the words. Sexually intense poetry flowing over the airwaves!
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