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The video explores the journey and eventual split of the British R&B duo Floetry, consisting of Natalie Stewart (the Floacist) and Marsha Ambrosius (the Songstress). Formed in the late 90s, the duo initially bonded over music and poetry in London, and later moved to the U.S., flourishing in Philadelphia's R&B and neo-soul scene. Their debut album, "Floetic," was a significant success. However, their third album "Flowology" marked the end of the duo due to personal and professional conflicts, including Natalie's abusive relationship and managerial disputes. Post-split, both pursued solo careers: Natalie released "Floetic Soul" and "Floetry Rebirth," while Marsha achieved solo success with albums like "Late Nights and Early Mornings" and "Friends and Lovers." They briefly reunited for a tour in 2014, which ended due to further personal issues. Marsha continued to release music, including her 2018 album "Nyla." The video concludes with a call for viewers to engage with the content.
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In this part of the video, British R&B duo Floetry, comprised of Natalie Stewart (the Floacist) and Marsha Ambrosius (the Songstress), are introduced. The duo formed in the late 90s and had distinct backgrounds: Natalie was born in Germany to Jamaican parents and moved frequently, while Marsha, born in Liverpool, was deeply immersed in music from a young age. They met as pre-teens on basketball courts in London, bonded over music and poetry, and eventually collaborated on a song called “Fantasize,” which marked the beginning of their partnership.
In 2000, they moved to the U.S., first to Atlanta and then settling in Philadelphia, where they thrived in the local R&B and neo-soul scene, surrounded by influential artists. Their debut album “Floetic,” recorded in just seven days, was released in 2002 and became a significant success, particularly the single “Say Yes,” which reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number eight on the R&B chart.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the dissolution of the musical duo Floetry. Their third and final album, “Flowology,” was released in November 2005 and featured the single “Superstar” with rapper Common. The duo split after issues arose in Natalie’s personal life, including an abusive relationship that affected their professional dealings. Natalie’s boyfriend took over as her manager, demanding a solo deal for her, which the label did not grant. Additionally, Natalie believed their manager favored Marsha for a solo career, creating further tension. These issues, along with a conflict involving a mutual friend and a pregnancy mishap, strained their relationship. Marsha cited Natalie’s inability to handle her solo success as another reason for the split. After the breakup, Marsha found individual success, even collaborating with Amanda Seales to reform Floetry, though it was short-lived due to poor chemistry.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the careers and personal lives of Natalie and Marsha post the initial Floetry split. Natalie released her debut solo album “Floetic Soul” in 2010 and her second album “Floetry Rebirth” in 2012, around the same time she married Nolan Weeks. Marsha released a mixtape before her debut solo album “Late Nights and Early Mornings” in 2011 and her second album “Friends and Lovers” in 2014. In 2014, both reunited during Marsha’s concert and planned a tour and new album together. However, the reunion lasted only two years, ending during the second leg of the tour in August 2016. Marsha revealed in an interview that Natalie made hurtful comments about her past relationships and continued to smoke on the tour bus despite Marsha’s pregnancy, which strained their relationship further. Natalie remarried in 2017 and formed a supergroup with her husband, while Marsha welcomed a daughter in 2016 and married the following year.
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In this part of the video, it is mentioned that Marsha released her third solo album titled “Nyla,” named after her daughter, in September 2018. During 2020, she worked on what she intended to be a quarantine EP, which has received high praise from her loved ones who believe it is her best work so far. The hope is expressed that fans will be able to hear it soon. The segment concludes with a reminder to like, share, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for future updates.