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Floetic (W/2 Bonus Tracks) [Import]

Floetry (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
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1. Big Ben
2. Floetic
3. Ms. Stress
4. Fun
5. Sunshine
6. Headache
7. Possibilities
8. Say Yes
9. Hello
10. Getting Late
11. Hey You
12. If I Was A Bird
13. Opera
14. Mr. Messed Up
15. Butterflies (bonus track, demo version)
16. Now You're Gone (bonus track)

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It's hard to imagine two more talented hipsters than Floetry singer Marsha Ambrosius and emcee Natalie Stewart, a.k.a. the Songstress and Floacist. The U.K. duo's Floetic debut has it all--smooth R&B, soulful jazz, hip-hop, spoken word, supple ballads and a warmth that cradles the listener from beginning to end. In short, it's exquisitely, decidedly feminine. The pair occasional raise the roof with sizzling rhymes and beats, but they clearly place a premium on vibe, evident in Floetic's mostly chilled, after-dark feel. Jill Scott and Michael Jackson have already benefited from Floetry's deft songwriting; Jacko covered Floetry's "Butterflies" on his Invincible disc. A demo version of that song is included here, but that's the least of the bounty. "Hello" is pure honey with the women's silky voices braided in harmony while the dreamy, gently gurgling "Sunshine" is like a soundtrack to a daydream. Comparisons abound (Lauryn Hill-meets-Dionne Warwick as scored by a blunted De La Soul maybe?) but perhaps the best description of Floetic yet unearthed is "sass and soul." And, at almost 70 minutes long, it's a steal. --Kim Hughes

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5.0 out of 5 stars Different CD's Oct 18 2004
By DragonflyLocs
Format:Audio CD
I originally purchased my CD when it first came out - only to realize later when I went to buy replacement that many of my original songs were not on the follow up CD. For one the track 14 from the original CD was 'Subliminal' which is actually one of my fave's and on the follow up there was 'Possibilities'.

Don't know why they chose to follow up with an updated version of their album - but I guess many artist are doing that (i.e. Usher- at some point he'll have the 'final' version of Confessions)

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4.0 out of 5 stars actually not that good - but the six songs that are are... July 8 2004
By iluvkanyewest
Format:Audio CD
AMAZING. Many songs on this album are a drag, and are extremely boring. But the six good songs are catchy, meaninful, with a soulful beat - great hip hop. I absolutely love "Floetic" "Big Ben" "Ms Stress" "Say Yes" "Hello" and "If I Was A Bird". I especially love "Floetic" and "Say Yes". Little drops of sweet heaven. All in all, quite a bland album with some genius songs, though. I guess it is worth buying for those songs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars bmwmd Jun 22 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
OUTSTANDING!!!!! I think this CD is one of the best CD's I've purchased. I quite honestly didn't take this CD out of my player for about a year (admittedly, my player has room for two other CD's, nevertheless...) When I purchesed the CD, I had not heard of the group, however the music almost immediately pulled me in. I love the maturity, creativity, and emotion their music invokes. Marsha's voice is beautiful and really takes you away.

I just recently had the opportunity to see them live at Central Park in NYC on a glorious summer day. Fantastic!!!!! Probably better than the CD's. My spirit was totally uplifted. The combination of Marsha's voice and Natalie's acoustics was amazing and their energy permeated the audience. "Say yes" was unbeleivable - Natalie's acoustic touches and alteration of the beat, they nearly turned into a dance tune. Towards the closure of their concert they turned it into a "house party" - went through a compilation of current hip hopsters and R & B artists which had the crowd jumping. I would certainly pay to attend another concert.

I'm thankful they came along.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Floetry is an instant classic!!
Floetry certainly does flow and has a level that makes you just to kick back and listen to it over and over. The album is soulful flowing and poetic, Floetry! Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by B. Hines
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
When I bought this album, it stayed in my CD player for an entire month. I love originality, and Marsha (the vocalist) has a very unique tone quality. Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by "tamara_k"
4.0 out of 5 stars Take a chance
On Erykah Badu's Worldwide Underground Tour, the show opened with a duo whose talent I knew very little about. Read more
Published on May 28 2004 by Ruby Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased Indeed!!!
I love this CD. It is sweet, sensual and fun. With the love ballets and just enough hip hop to keep you wanting more, this cd is a keeper. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004 by Vinicius Gates
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FLOETRY IS ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS IN HIP HOP TODAY. EVERY ONEE HAS TO GO AND GET THIS C.D IT'S ONE THAT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET GETTING. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by ahjanay
4.0 out of 5 stars Floetry is no doubt THE best album of '03
I much like many other listeners was not feeling "Floetic" as the first single when this album originally dropped, however, I purchased this because I was really feeling... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by Shawny A
4.0 out of 5 stars What a start!
These two English girls put together a very good album. Their blend of spoken word and soul is infectious. My favorite song is "Say Yes". Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004 by soul seeker
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Floetry, It's Floetic
i'm going to make this short and sweet, this cd is everything from things people go threw to things in a nut shell to where you can just sit down in a dim lit room with a drink in... Read more
Published on Feb 2 2004 by "neo-soulbro82"
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Published on Jan 22 2004 by Nasser Alqatami
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Soul/Hip Hop vibe I've had in a LONG time
Wow! Discovery after discovery. If you haven't heard this CD before, get ready for one of probably my 3 best musical experiences of 2003! I hate trying new music - I really do. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003 by Alan J. Lee
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