What Happened To Floetry? | The Drama & Disrespect That Broke Them Up For Good
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Even though they were from a different world, their adopted home embraced these two lyricists with open arms. Their new home would also provide the perfect environment for them to make their musical dreams come true. However, from the start, the loyalty and respect between the two seemed to be one sided and eventually ripped them apart. Let’s find out what happened to British R&B duo Floetry.
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I still listen to "Say Yes."
Me too
Me too ✋
That's the track.
Yep... that's the song
And “it’s getting late!”
“It’s Getting Late” and “Say Yes” are two of the greatest slow jams ever recorded. 🔥🔥
FACTSSSSSSS
Yes my favorite ❤
Thank the American writers and producers
My late ex was surprised how much I loved Floetry and Say Yes. She would crack up when I would sing it in dramatic fashion to her.
Feelings, my apology, I want you, superstar!!!!! All classics!
Their whole first album is fiyah. You can let that thang play from beginning to end. Very underrated.
Yes!!!!! And when they did it live in New Orleans lord!!!!!! I think I was 12 and I knew I loved them!!!!!
@@Dr.RoseQuartz Awesome sauce! Yea..their second album which is the live album of their first one is the bizness lol
Their Second One Too.
Both albums!
We jo
I love the fact that Marsha wrote MJ butterflies
her demo is so good too!
Damn I ain't know that
I regularly listen to both versions. They're one of my favorite songs!
Then re recorded it again on late nights and early mornings
Yep! Wow!
Am I the only one who remembers " I hope she cheats on you with a basketball player " That was a whole bop🎶🎶🎶🎶
I know you remember late nights early morning!!!! Girl!!!
Nope ! “ don’t know the difference between the touchdown and a layup, got you on viagra in order for you to stay up” she killed that song 🔥
I love that song. Now I know her daddy was a ball player and it all makes sense.
That song is on my ipod😂😂😂 I used to jam to this in high school lol
Yep
I will be forever grateful that they wrote my favorite MJ song, Butterflies❤
Me too
Timeless song!!!
Same
Marsha did.. and yes amazing song
Realllllllly ????
‘Say Yes’ has aged so well throughout the years. Back when lyrics and R and B had meaning.
They still do. Stop listening to radio trash
I love "FAR AWAY" by Marsha Ambrosius ,such a beautiful song and heartfelt music video.
One of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SONGS!
Yes Number one song
Lisstteeennnn, that song is BREATHE. I NEEEED IT!
Oh yes!!!💖💖✌🏽
Yes!
Sometimes it takes us a long time to realize a certain person isn’t really our friend. even if we get soo many signs.. they were an amazing group, i hate that it ended.
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT !! Dealing with That NOWWW!!
You told nothing but the truth with this one. It took me hitting my 30s to realize a few people I considered friends were never actually my friends and they'd made that clear on numerous occasions. The signs had always been there and somehow I missed them.
It bums that Floetry ended but given what Marsha went through at the hands of her fellow duo member and supposed friend, better that the group end than having something worse happen to either one of them. 🤷♀️
Just found this out…it hurts but hey life goes on…people always come into your life for a season and a reason…and it’s up to you to figure out which one that is…IJS🤷🏿♂️
Recognise When It's Just Business With Certain People Around You.
I had a childhood friend that was like Natalie. No hard feelings l just except that people are for a season or lifetime. She was seasonal. It is what it is. 🤷🏾 just move on people, there's 8 billion people on this planet, there be others.
Same as myself... its crazy what jealousy can drive a person to do to you. I had to learn that after 20yrs and numerous signs, she was seasonal too. Its sad I overlooked it for so long because I'm not a jealous person. I'm thankful for the lesson learned. (",)
@@ceeceejay5701 wow see . Hey we all get a little jealous it's human nature. But some people have serious issues and need professional help. I hear you you're not alone. You don't need her her they'll be others....
Yeah, but they were making beautiful music together. It’s hard to get over business partner when your business isn’t thriving as it did when they were co-partners. Imagine if Dominic Dolce left and Stephano Gabana didn’t remain business partners after they broke up. And separately the fashion lines weren’t selling.
Natalie let a man ruin something that she as a woman had worked for. That’s so messed up and just goes to show how love makes us extremely blind.
Facts Leelee from SWV stated you don't hardly have any girl groups anymore because it is too much of a risk for the record companies due to the drama and females falling in love/messing up their careers for a guy
@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 I can definitely see that
Yes.
Damn i always wondered what happened.
@@JLPerryTV is it really "selling out" if you follow the money and the audience? You can have both a mainstream album and a neo-soul album. One makes the money and one is your heart.
Marsha was an act all by herself regardless of her so called friend. That's way Marsha is still rolling.
@@JLPerryTV Lol!No she didn't. Yes, she was part of it, but I assure you, there were far better ones on the scene... such as Zena Edwards for example.
@@JLPerryTV to my knowledge I don't remember a third member
@@JLPerryTV So were there three members in the group floetry or not?
@@JLPerryTV So Floetry only had two members which was my point, I'm not talking about any other group.
Well Natalie didn't sell her soul either
Met Marsha, one of the coolest down to Earth singers you could ever meet. She hung out with us back stage to listen & watch other acts. She hugged amateur performers and was happy to take pictures with them. She seemed to enjoy these interactions just as much as fans with no fakeness about her - I'll never forget her.
I hate when relationships end that way😟
Raheem DeVaughn and Marsha killed it on "Marathon". One of the greatest babymaking tunes ever.
Facts!!!!!
Absolutely 🎯
People sleep on that song big time!
I know from personal experience how much it hurts when you _THINK_ that somebody is your friend, but it turns out they were against you all along and they were just waiting for an opportunity to bring you down in any way possible.
Also, I know Dez Billups is her husband now, but I don't think it's too much of a reach to wonder about why those guys who sent that mean voice note about Marsha felt so comfortable sending it to his phone in the first place.🤔
Absolutely! It's VERY telling when someone is so comfortable taking mess to you about another person.
@@JuicyPopEntertainment
Yep!
It says that whatever negative conversation is being had is probably not the first time such things have been said between the people having said conversation.
@@JuicyPopEntertainment let's get it on.
Voice note?
@@deljean
That's what she said in the video, that it was a voice note that was sent to Dez's phone where Marcia heard Natalie talking badly about her.
I guess voice note is/was an iPhone thing?
Marsha has a song with Jamie Foxx called ‘Freak’in Me’ and it’s one of my favorites from that album.
YESSSSSS!!!! I still play that song 🎵
Mannnnnnn....That song is No Joke!!!
Yes, a hidden gem!!!
Favvvvv
I got pregnant of that song lmaoo
My mama use to have this Album on REPLAY ALL THE TIME! I remember her cleaning up the house & cooking to Floerty. I'm now 30 & that Album still hit til this day!
I heard Marsha sing live at that tragic event called Love Jones The Musical. Although the play was something out of a 10th grade performing arts show...when Marsha came out to sing she laid everyone OUT! Long gorgeous red dress and sneakers and she had us all slain in the aisles. Marsha can SANG SANG...and MJ's "Butterflies" is one of his best (and thats saying something!)
"that tragic event called Love Jones The Musical" 😂 😂 😂 😂
@@JuicyPopEntertainment lol. Im still traumatized
Not "tragic event"!🤣💀
Seriously though, I never knew they made a musical out of Love Jones-- although, judging by what you said about it I didn't miss anything anyway. 😂
Ikr
I died at 10th grade performing arts show 🤣🤣🤣
Whew chille! That’s giving messy af! I’mma keep being a fan of their music and mind my business as per the rest 😅
😭😭😭😭
Crazy bc Marsha has an awesome voice but never really got passed Floetry. They were meant for each other. Together they gave us a unique experience ❤❤❤❤
I luv Marsha. She’s always been so humble and happy.
It's hard to find a true and honest friend
They were one of the best groups ever. I was really hurt when they broke up.
I still get chills when I hear “Far Away”.👍🏽
The video for Say Yes was on heavy rotation on MTV and BET!!!
Back when videos actually played on those channels...😒
@@danavixen6274 yass I miss those days
I honestly didn't know they were from Britain...they are soooo underrated I love their song " Say Yes "...but I totally forgot about them. "Say Yes " is like a cute romantic, calm, relaxing soulful song. Cute to play when you just wanna relax & chill. I hate when women are getting abused but don't wanna say/or someone to say anything...!!
I swear just when I’m thinking of a person or a group that we haven’t heard of for a long time you pop up with them I love this channel support it 1000% love you keep up the great work ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the support.🥰
It breaks my heart. These two made magic together. Marsha tried...she really did.
I saw them on tour twice. Thank goodness I did! 🙌🏿
This story left out a huge role DJ Jazzy Jeff had in the beginning of their career.
Facts!
@ 06:00 - I'm not surprised one bit. A lot of people don't seem to like Amanda Seales.
Their first album was groundbreaking. 💿🔥⭐️🎶
Sometimes your friends are jealous ☹️
Natalie had no need to be. They were equally talented.
And I wish these powerful beautiful intelligent women would STOP making their jealous low vibrational husbands (who can’t get a job on their own) their managers!! 🙄 They always mess up the bag!
I bet Mary J. Blige wishes somebody would have told her that back in the early 2000s!😬
@@LilithsCosmicLounge
Yes!
That happens all of the time in situations like that.
Reminds me of monique and her husband
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
NO LIES DETECTED HERE MA'AM
Say Yes, Getting Late and Floetic are still bangers!!
That Floacism album is still one of the best live albums. I still listen to it.
My thing is Marsha has stated what she’s done to her but never admitted to anything she did to the other lady. No way in hell was it all on the other lady.
I am thinking the same thing. This is not ringing true to me.
Right. Not saying this isn't true, but I just don't like when people tell someone else's ugly truth, but act like they're the victim. And they said in an interview with Natalie, all she said was management pretty much played both sides; she could've dragged Marsha, but she just kept it short and simple.
I generally agree because there's literally no long relationship that doesn't have bad on both. However I have seen most are a little heavy on one side and a good chunk that are lopsidedly bad. Everything isn't far in this life, especially even shares of bad behavior. It's not a Hollywood movie where everything is neat like that. If you get my drift.
To be a British rapper and poet at the time, I’m more impressed with Natalie now. She had the potential to be one of the biggest writers. Like a more R&B Ester Dean. Really cool sounds
Me too. She's a true artist.
Love these stories so much!!
Glad you like them!
@@JuicyPopEntertainment I do too.
You should do what ever happen to Goapele the one who sing “ Closer to my Dreams “
They were so dope! “Say Yes” is a forever bop 🎶🎶🎶❤️ such a perfectly-crafted song! 👌🏽 Thanks for uploading 😊
SB: Marsha just had a birthday on Saturday😎 she’s a Leo like me owwww lol ♌️🎈🎉
Such a tastefully sexy ballad! 💞
@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 thanks!
Damn it be your own people. So damn messy. Despite all that drama I really wish they could've worked thru their issues for music's sake but just like everyone keep saying, it's crazy when you think somebody is your friend. meanwhile they really hating and bitter about a success that they both could've been sharing smh. Marsha's solo albums are 🔥🔥🔥
Debut album produced in 7 days and sounding that?! Wow! 🔥 🔥🔥
This was clearly one sided. Natalie side is well documented in magazines and interviews. Maybe it wasn't on well known mainstream platforms like the Breakfast Club but it's out there.
What did Natalie have to say about the whole situation?
That is what I said too. The whole damn thing is about what Nat did and said to upset Marsha lol. And people are just going with it like its facts or something.
If that’s how you feel, why don’t you clarify?
@@MysteryUnfold I did now you do the search. Blessings
@@eLLBdotmusic I did love. I watched the video just like you 😁.
Them live studio album and performances were everything back then
So glad I got to see them perform. One of the most underrated group.
This sucks so badly, these two were so talented. I always liked Marsha, you can feel her when she sings
I had a person (can't call them a friend) enter my life in the 2010's whom i thought would be a friend! We were friends for years (or so i thought)...... but come to realize that it was definitely a one sided friendship! The betrayal of it all was so devastating! But I prayed on it and I took it as a lesson learned! We dont speak to this day!
“Your Hands” by Marsha is the best. “Say Yes”, “Hey You”, “Lay Down” & “Its getting late” are my favorites by the two of them. So sad what happened.
You forgot I hope imagination and a little bit closer sun shine and so much more
So sad 😢. They were so great together musically
Agreed
Even when we put our best foot forward, friendships just aren't meant to last! It's not just the music industry, but life in general. Do what you can with the time you're given. These ladies allowed to much of their personal lives to dictate their forward progress together and it eventually drove a stake through their creative hearts instead of writing the personal poetry of their experiences so that the creative spirits would continue to flow!
Obsessed till this day with Floetry...
Say yes and It's getting late are still my jams
They're unsung,underrated and underappreciated if you ask me..
For me, it was the song Floetic, that song is one that I still play today. They was the the guide that reminded upcoming black British artist back then, of certain genres that you may have to leave England and go USA to get going in their career.
I know these girls personally especially Natalie from day one where they, we performed at London southbank University 1999 they were an awesome duo sad that they broke up they were the best!
Floetry were from London, England, but they lived in the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They came out with their debut album Floetic, in the fall of 2002, which featured the singles, the album's title song, "Floetic", "Say Yes" (released March 2003), and "Getting Late". "Say Yes" stayed on the Hot 100 billboard charts for 20 weeks, peaking at number 24 on 14 June 2003. The album was also released in the United Kingdom with additional tracks, one of which features British singer/songwriter and producer Sebastian Rogers. Their song "Where's The Love" was featured in the best-known 2003 film Bringing Down the House. Reviewers of the album praised Floetry for their skillful writing, soulful sound infused with funk and R&B and representing the English R&B scene that was emerging.
Floetry released a live album titled Floacism in 2003. The two-disc set consisted of a CD and DVD and included the single "Wanna B Where U R" featuring rapper Mos Def.
I been listening to their music since 2002...
I received"Floetic"from Natalie at the end of a show at Detroits' "Key Club"poetry-slam club in 2001,as she tossed the disc into the crowd from the stage!! I caught one and was IMPRESSED with it when I played it when I got home!! ❤
They were one of my favorites when I first heard them I ran out and bought the live album with the video performance I never go and buy music to me they were game changers something new and different special, but as solo artist they are just another singer and just another poet. The music industry is tough and they to got caught in the madness. Welcome to America where dreams begin and friendships end.
Interesting video since there are virtually no Neo Soul documentaries online, but it also feels one sided. The Floacist comes off as looking like a “Class A” villain in this. She may well be a bad person, but I would love to hear her side of the story as well.
Absolutely. Natalie last did an interview about the situation in 2013.
Exactly. It sounds like Natalie had an issue with Marsha constantly dating/messing with their staff and acquaintances. That’s usually bad for business.
I loved Marsha’s cover of “As” by Stevie Wonder, along with Anthony Hamilton from “The Best Man Holiday” soundtrack 🥰
Do, Kindred The Family Soul next. They were a great group.
NeoSoul was a great era.
Sometimes people are not worth Worthy of your friendship all your time
I wasn't a fan at first. After hearing their live CD I instantly became a fan and gave them a shot and bought the DVD. I went back and purchased the studio album and saw them perform at my homecoming. I was hooked. I even got to see them perform during their reunion tour with Mint Condition which was a bittersweet because Prince had passed away the same day but they did their best. I'm glad they were able to put out some really great music.
Amanda Diva (Seales) joining the group was such a bad idea. She was another Floacist, not a Songstress; which the duo needed. I loved the concept but respect and happiness are paramount.
Marsha was the songstress so a floacist was what was needed as that is the concept of the group.
If you get a chance to see Marsha Ambrosius live, GO!!!!
First time I checked her out was when I was listening to Nipsey and he mentioned her on his album, then seeing her sing at his funeral...great voice..
Say yes was that song and MJ Butterflies will forever be my favorite ! Both of these ladies are beautiful and I loved Natalie's gap🥰
Reminds me of Nabiha
What a very interesting video about Floetry. I do miss and love them!!!
I wish this U.K.-turned U.S. duo Floetry should come back to the music industry and release more music as they did in the 2000's.
Yes, I became a fan in spring 2003, when i heard "Say Yes", along with the video. I was in 12th grade. Continued listening to it daily up into 2005.
IEarly 2005, I also became a fan of 'Floetic' also with it's amazing video.
I would love to see stories on Kool G Rap, Mack 10, WC, Chino XL, Keith Murray, The Conscious Daughters, The Coup, The Pharcyde, Original Flavor, Tuff Crew, Sylk Smoov, etc.
Lay down & If I were a bird will NEVER get old. I saw Marsha live. She not only sings but she connects with her audience thru conversation, music and story telling. She has authentic energy!!
Philly was literally the perfect place for them to land… How appropriate
It sound like a one sided story. Not to say that the accounts didn't happen but I'm hearing a lot of Marsha, Marsha, Marsha! I heard from Amanda's accounts, Marsha was something else. And her and Amanda had words. I really thought you would talk about that. But maybe I heard wrong.
Heard that too
I mean that was extremely once sided. Just because one is willing to spill about things that went on within their group doesn't make them the more honest person.
I'm sorry but I have to give Marsha the side eye. She was the only one talking to press about their relationship. Natalie didn't say a word. Those that speak the loudest aren't always speaking the truth.
FAR AWAY makes me ball😢 every time I hear it... BEAUTIFUL SONG❤
I loved Floetry!!!!! My cousin played them all the time!
She wasn’t a true friend period, she was envious 💯💯💯💯 Marsha is Queen👸🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕💕💕💕💕
Let's be honest. Nobody checked out floetry for the bland rapping. Everybody came for the voice of Marsha.
Facts.....
Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
She was also doing background vocals on Cry me a River.
Damn. They sounded better together. I don't know all this. Thanks got sharing.
I went on a tour with them and the Roots in 2004 I'm a visual artist and was paid to show my work along the tour. I got to hang out at parties that Quest love was spinning at.
They are a magical duo. I don’t want to hear anything without the both of them
Floetry was soooo Dope as a group!! 😍😍😍
I love all their music!! To bad they couldn’t get along tho… I believe they would be still selling out shows today!❤️🔥🔥🔥
They need to squash the beef like seriously. They are better than that. The music industry is such a envious hateful industry smh
Their first cd from beginning to end 🙌🏾❤️🔥 no skips
Can you please do one on Janet Jackson, Musiqsoulchild, Silk, Shanice, Keke Wyatt or Tank..!! Oh and Trey Songz he very problematic these dayz. WTH is going on with him ?? What happened to these groups/singers ??
Silk has an unsung episode
@@agluv7360: Thank you, for notify that to me..!!
This was one of my favorite groups. That first album is a flawless masterpiece. I actually have the opportunity to see them lie doing that I actually have the opportunity to see them live during that last reunion tour
I will never get over the rumor that they were a couple 🙄🙄🙄
First Mel & Kim now Floetry, I’m loving the fact UK artists are represented on this channel! ✊🏾
@MeDiAAiDeM l
Cool Marsha wrote butterflies!
They were amazing together…I hope they make up one day!
"I played by the rules. You played by the game.."
Even though I cry every time that's one of my fav songs from her. Sad song like a mfer. But that's true..
I’ve seen Marsha perform live twice in New Orleans. She’s amazing!
WoW 🤩
Thanks for sharing this
I was wondering why they stopped working for music
Damn man its almost like the same thing that happened to zhane ...we need a floetry reunion and also zhane
James, what happen with Zhane? I thought they grew tired of the music industry and wanted to be mothers or something like that. I didn't know there was bad blood between them
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@@its_april1: I don’t think the women of Zhane had children.
I Love Zhane Yes we do need a reunion!💯😊
Damn I didnt know zhane had issues with each other 🤔
Omg I have been listening to their music all over again and saying I would LOVE for them to reunite like all these other groups have 🥵
I remember I got to see Floetry at The House of Blues in Houston TX in 2016 I believe. Love them!!! Hated to see them split up.
Loved their music. They had such a nice flow together. And their songs will always be on my playlist