Floetic

Floetry

About Floetic

"Floetic" is a song by performed by Floetry, issued as the lead single from their debut studio album Floetic. It was written primarily by lead singer Marsha Ambrosius, and it contains a sample of the Jack Bruce cover of Mel Tormé's song "Born to Be Blue". The song peaked at #29 on the Billboard R&B chart in 2002. In 2003, the song was nominated for Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Urban/Alternative Performance, but lost to "Love of My Life" by Erykah Badu and Common; and "Little Things" by India. Arie, respectively. 


Year:
2002
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Floetry
Uh, it's floetic
Uh, it's floetic
Uh, it's floetic
Uh, it's floetic
Yo'

Floetry, we're alright
I'm the floecist and I'm alright
She's the songstress and she's alright

I say what's up, what's up with you
You feelin' good, we feel it too
We're gonna mess now said with this groove
I'll step on one, you step on two

Now when we move, we feelin' the vibe, right
Said if we move, we're makin' a vibe, right
And if it's day or if it is night
We're feelin' alright, said we be alright, alright,
what

Oh, you let your body move
Feelin' it inside you (Inside you)
Let your body move, I said now (One more time say)

You let your body move
I'm feelin' it inside you
We can get it in, that's what's up

Floetry and we're alright
I'm the floecist and I'm alright
She's the songstress and she's alright

Floetry, alright
I'm the floecist and I'm alright
She's the songstress and she's alright

I heard it first too so I'll bring it back again
Just to let you know exactly what is happenin'
I see you noddin' your head like it's a Q-tip flip
Yo', you haven't heard the word about the floetry shit

Floecism, floetry, uh, it's floetic
Once you have heard it, you'll have to get it
So you could sing it or you could play it
You could play it, yeah, you could play it

You let your body move
Feelin' it inside you
We can get it in, that's what's up

You let your body move
Feelin' it inside you
We can get it in, that's what's up

Floetry, I'm alright
I'm the floecist and I'm alright
She's the songstress and she's alright

Floetry and we're alright
I'm the floecist and I'm alright
She's the songstress, alright

That's what's up (That's what's up)
I said that's what's up (Yeah, yeah, that's what's up)
Marsh, that's what's up (That's what's up)
I said that's what's up (That's what's up)
Yo', that's what's up (That's what's up)
Yo', that's what's up (That's what's up)
You give me that's what's up (You give me that's
what's up)
You give me that's what's up (You give me that's
what's up)

London, from SE 5 to Philly's west side
Just to bring the vibe and we're feelin' alright
Said we doin' alright, said we doin' alright, said we
doin' it
Yo', London, listen SE 5 to Philly's west side
Just to bring the vibe, now we be feelin' alright
Said we be feelin' alright, y'all we feelin' alright,
we doin' alright, yo'

You see I'm gettin' it in (I said I'm gettin' it in)
I said I'm gettin' it in (I said I'm gettin' it in)
You see I'm gettin' it in (I said I'm gettin' it in)
Said we be gettin' it and gettin' it, gettin' it in
?Cause that's what's up (We be gettin' it in)
That's what's up (Said we be gettin' it in)
Said we be gettin' it and gettin' it, gettin' it in
That's what's up (Said we be gettin' it in)

That's what's up
KeShawn, Limitless, floecist, songstress, yo'
She be gettin' it in
Gettin' it in
KeShawn, Limitless, floecist, songstress
Ah

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Floetry

Floetry were an English R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius ("the Songstress") and Natalie Stewart ("the Floacist"). The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 1,500,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1999, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage. more »

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Written by: MARSHA AMBROSIUS, DARREN T HENSON, KEITH ISAIHA PELZER, NATALIE STEWART, MEL TORME, ROBERT WELLS

Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Floetic," a track by British duo Floetry, was released on June 18, 2002.
Album
This song serves as the title track for the R&B duo's debut album, also named "Floetic."
Genre Classification
"Floetic" effortlessly molds the genres of neo soul, British soul, and R&B.
Songwriters
The song was written by the two members of the duo, Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart.
Chart Performance
"Floetic" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the US.
Production
The song was produced by Darren "Limitless" Henson and Keith "Keshon" Pelzer, members of the famous Philadelphia production and songwriting team, A Touch of Jazz.
Unique Style
Unlike traditional performance styles, Floetry combined the elements of spoken word and poetry with R&B music in "Floetic", which is very distinctive of their style.
Live Performances
The duo performed the song live on several shows, including a memorable performance on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno".
Critical Acclaim
"Floetic" received positive reviews from music critics for its lyrical potency and melodic blend.
Notable Recognition
The album "Floetic," which housed the title track, earned the duo several award nominations, including two Grammy nominations in 2003.
Sales Information
The song "Floetic" led to massive album sales, with the duo's debut album going on to be certified Gold in the US.
Inspiration sources
The song "Floetic" talks about the art of verbal expression, with an emphasis on how words, like music, can inspire people.

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