Natalie "the Floacist" Stewart is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, spoken word artist, poet, and actress. Born in Germany and raised in London, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of the R&B girl-duo Floetry. During a break, Stewart's first album, Floetic Soul (2010), was released which established her as a solo artist, with the singles "Forever" and "Let Me".
Marsha Ambrosius-Billups, born Marsha Angelique Ambrosius is an English singer and songwriter. She began her musical career as a member of the R&B duo Floetry. Ambrosius released her debut solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings in 2011. It was followed by Friends & Lovers (2014), Nyla (2018), and Casablanco (2024).
Floetry were an English R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart. The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 1,500,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1997, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage. They have worked with many US musicians and artists including: Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, Michael Jackson, Common, The Roots, Bilal, and more founders of neo soul.
"Vapors" is a song co-written and performed by American hip hop musician Biz Markie, issued as the fifth single from his debut studio album Goin' Off. The song peaked at #80 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1988.
"They Don't Know" is a song produced by Tim & Bob and co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as the third single from his second studio album Cool Relax. The radio edit version and its remix sampled "Ten Crack Commandments" and "The World is Filled", both performed by The Notorious B.I.G. The song is his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #7 in 1998.
"One Last Cry" is a song co-written and co-produced by Brandon Barnes, Melanie Barnes and Brian McKnight. The song was performed by American contemporary R&B singer Brian McKnight, issued in May 1993 by Mercury Records as the fourth single from his eponymous debut album (1992). It was McKnight's first solo hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100, peaking at numbers 13 and 14.
"Lady" is a song co-written, co-produced and performed by American neo soul singer D'Angelo, issued as the third single from his debut studio album, Brown Sugar (1995). A remixed version of the song was also released, featuring vocals from American hip hop musician AZ. Separate music videos were created for both versions of the song.
"He Can't Love U" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Jagged Edge, issued as the second single from their second studio album J.E. Heartbreak. Co-written by group members Brian and Brandon Casey, the song peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999.
"I Miss You" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group N II U. The song is the closing track on the group's eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's second single. It was the group's only hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #22 in 1994.
"Freakit" is a song co-written and performed by Das EFX, issued as the lead single from their second studio album Straight Up Sewaside. In 1993, the song reached #1 on the Billboard dance chart, as well as peaking at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Comforter" is a song by Shai, issued as the second single from their debut studio album ...If I Ever Fall in Love. The song was written by group members Carl Martin, Darnell Van Rensalier and Marc Gay, with Martin also handling production. The song peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold on July 28, 1993 for sales of 500,000 copies.
"Serenade" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B group Shades, issued as the second single from their eponymous debut album. The song contains a sample of "True" by Spandau Ballet; and it was the group's final song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #88 in 1997.
"Sick of Being Lonely" is a song written and performed by American hip hop group Field Mob featuring Torica. It was issued as the official lead single from their second studio album From tha Roota to tha Toota. It was the group's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #18 in 2002.
"Floetic" is the debut single by Floetry, released in August 2002. It is from their debut studio album Floetic, and was written primarily by lead singer Marsha Ambrosius. The song contains a sample of the Jack Bruce cover of Mel Tormé's song "Born to Be Blue". It peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2002.
"Getting Late" is a song by performed by English neo soul group Floetry, issued as the third and final single from their debut studio album Floetic. It was written by Natalie Stewart and Marsha Ambrosius along with Vidal Davis; and it peaked at #31 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2003. The song was sampled on Drake's song "Flight's Booked", from his album Honestly, Nevermind.
"Every Day of the Week" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Jade, issued as the second and final single from their second studio album, Mind, Body & Song (1994). The song is the group's last appearance to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #20 in 1994.
"I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Rome. It is the opening track on his eponymous debut album and was issued as the album's first single. The song is Rome's biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #6 in 1997.
"So Very Hard to Go" is a torch song performed by American rhythm and blues band Tower of Power, issued as the second single from their eponymous third album. It was produced by the band and written by band members Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka, with Lenny Williams performing the vocals. The song is the band's biggest hit to date in the United States, peaking at No. 17 on the Hot 100 on 28 July 1973 and No. 4 on KHJ on 31 July 1973.
"All the Things " is a song by American R&B singer Joe. It was written by Joe, Joshua Thompson, and Michele Williams and produced by Joe and Thompson. The song originally appeared on the soundtrack to the film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood and was later included as the opening track on his second studio album All That I Am (1997). It was his first hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 11 in 1996. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 10, 1996.
"24/7" is a song performed by American R&B singer Kevon Edmonds, issued as the first single from his debut studio album of the same name. The song is his only hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #10 on the chart in 1999.
