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Roots of Love

Former Floetry frontwoman Natalie Stewart’s sophomore studio album under The Floacist moniker finds her singing more confidently and assertively. But there are also traces of bitterness laced in her lyrics that take aim at Marsha Ambrosius (who left Floetry to go solo in 2007). Add to that an album title that hints at taking back (or “rebirthing”) Floetry, and there’s a palpable tension eminent when Stewart sings, “Where you wanna be/ It’s not for me…I just can’t sell my soul” in the slow-burning standout jam “Soul.” But don’t think that all of Floetry Re:Birth is riddled with resentment. The opening cut “Start Again” is a radiant tune that drips golden R&B honey over a simmering groove with ample help from guest singer Raheem DeVaughn. And the following “Children Of The Sun” contrasts complex drum patterns with languid soul. Stewart’s more seductive side surfaces throughout Floetry Re:Birth, especially in the mellow reggae rhythms of “This Love” where her breathy coos are sure to garner a few Sade comparisons.

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June 2, 2021

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Our love is molded from the healing depths of the darkest soil, Overflowing amongst the golden nick time of possibilities. From the garden of creation we crawl, Fertile earth to abound in the seed, Bleed of grass to ancient trees, Shiny flower into the sweetest fruits of love. I can’t remember how we loved before, Before the message of our true blessings, Before the confusion. Masters in the mysteries of the spirit, Now been to remember anything that thinks of truth, It started a long time ago, so many without numbers, No longer recognizing each other is keen And love becomes a concept, not a necessity Not a believer to be family. The oral traditions have been badly overdoubted, The spiritual language replaced by commercial tongues. The lacking of word for heal, awakening, Feels enlightening. It seems that we may have forgotten our purpose. To tell the God, to own the land, Plant the seeds of trust deep within the heart And let the roots of love simply be.