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| birth_name = Natalie Stewart
| alias = The Floacist, FLO
| alias = The Floacist, FLO
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1979|2|13}}<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic">[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/natalie-stewart-mn0000530030 Natalie Stewart Overview]. All Music. Retrieved on September 17, 2017</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1979|2|13}}<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic">[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/natalie-stewart-mn0000530030 Natalie Stewart Overview]. [[AllMusic]]. Retrieved on 17 September 2017</ref>
| birth_place = Germany<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic"/>
| birth_place = Germany<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic"/>
| origin = [[South London]], England
| origin = [[South London]], England
| instrument =
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[spoken word]], [[neo-soul]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Soul music|soul]]|[[spoken word]]|[[neo soul]]}}
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, rapper, poet, music producer, actress
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter|singer|poet|music producer|actress}}
| years_active = 1997–present
| years_active = 1997–present
| label = [[Shanachie Records]], [[DreamWorks Records|DreamWorks]], [[Geffen Records|Geffen]]
| label = {{hlist|[[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]]|[[DreamWorks Records|DreamWorks]]|[[Geffen Records|Geffen]]}}
| associated_acts = [[Floetry]], [[Marsha Ambrosius]], [[Raheem DeVaughn]]
| past_member_of = [[Floetry]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.flovortex.com/}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.flovortex.com/}}
}}
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'''Natalie''' "'''the Floacist'''" '''Stewart''' (born 13 February 1979) 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".


Her second solo album, ''Floetry Re:Birth'' (2012), contained singles "Say Yes", "Soul" and "Speechless". In 2014, she released a third solo album, ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''.
'''Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart''' (born 13 February 1979) is an English 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 R&B girl-duo [[Floetry]]. Their hiatus saw the release of Stewart’s debut album, ''Floetic Soul'' (2010), which established her as a solo artist worldwide; which featured the singles "Forever" and "Let Me".


A self-described "modern-day poet", the Floacist creates songs that are often characterised by themes of love, relationships,and inspiration, as well as problems and solutions. In a career spanning 16 years,{{when|date=December 2022}} she has sold over 2 million records.
Following her establishment of her solo career, she released her second solo album, ''Floetry Re:Birth'' (2012), which contained singles "Say Yes", "Soul", and "Speechless". In 2014, Stewart released her third solo album ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''.

A self-described "modern-day poet", The Floacist creates songs that are often characterized by themes of love, relationships, and inspiration, as well as problems and solutions. Throughout a career spanning 16 years, she has sold over 2 million records.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Natalie Stewart is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. With her father in the British Armed Forces, she was born into a travelling family. The youngest of three children, she was born in Germany,<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic"/> started school in Hong Kong. After her father left the army, the family settled in London.<ref name = philly/> She attended the [[BRIT School]] for Performing Arts and Technology, where [[Marsha Ambrosius]] was studying Business and Finance. Stewart studied Performing Arts, Media and Art. She attended [[Middlesex University]], and later transferred to the [[University of North London]]. She was a founding member of the performance poetry group 3 Plus 1, which was critically well received in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Stewart found her true calling on the performance poetry scene, where she was able to natural merge all of her artistic expressional outputs as a writer and performer. This led to the manifestation of her Floetic ethos of 'poetic delivery of musical intent'.
Stewart is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. With her father in the British Armed Forces, she was born in Germany, the youngest of three children,<ref name="nataliestewartallmusic"/> and started school in Hong Kong. After her father left the army, the family settled in London.<ref name = philly/> She attended the [[BRIT School]] for Performing Arts and Technology, where [[Marsha Ambrosius]] was studying business and finance. Stewart studied performing arts, media and art. She attended [[Middlesex University]], and later transferred to the [[University of North London]]. She was a founding member of the performance poetry group 3 Plus 1, which was critically well received{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Stewart found her true calling on the performance poetry scene, where she was able to naturally merge all of her artistic expressional outputs as a writer and performer. This led to the manifestation of her Floetic ethos of "poetic delivery of musical intent".


==Career==
==Career==
===1999–2006: Floetry===
===1999–2006: Floetry===
{{main|Floetry}}
{{main|Floetry}}
[[Floetry]] was formed after Ambrosius joined her on stage in 1999 to perform at a spoken word night called Poets vs MC's, where they debuted a piece that they had written together called "Fantasize", combining spoken word and singing. In 2000, the duo traveled to the United States to perform on the poetry circuit. After frequenting spoken word/poetry spots in Atlanta, such as Yin Yang Poets' Cafe, they moved on to [[Philadelphia]]. There they met Darren "Limitless" Henson and Keith "Keshon" Pelzer of [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]]'s Touch of Jazz studio and began recording.
Floetry was formed after Ambrosius joined her on stage in 1999 to perform at a spoken word night called Poets vs MC's, where they debuted a piece that they had written together called "Fantasize", combining spoken word and singing. In 2000, they went to the United States to perform on the poetry circuit. After frequenting spoken word/poetry spots in Atlanta, such as Yin Yang Poets' Cafe, they went to [[Philadelphia]] where they met Darren "Limitless" Henson and Keith "Keshon" Pelzer of [[DJ Jazzy Jeff]]'s Touch of Jazz studio and began recording.


In 2002, they signed with [[DreamWorks Records]] and released their debut album ''[[Floetic]]'', which featured the singles "Floetic", "[[Say Yes (Floetry song)|Say Yes]]" and "[[Getting Late]]". The album was also released in the UK with additional tracks, one of which featured the British singer-songwriter and record producer, Sebastian Rogers. Due to the success of Floetry's live show, Floacism, a live album/DVD was released in November 2003
In 2002, they signed with [[DreamWorks Records]] and released their first album, ''[[Floetic]]'', which included the singles "Floetic", "[[Say Yes (Floetry song)|Say Yes]]" and "[[Getting Late]]". The album was released in the UK with additional tracks, one of which featured the British singer-songwriter and record producer, Sebastian Rogers. Due to the success of Floetry's live show, Floacism, a live album/DVD was released in November 2003
In 2005, Floetry released ''[[Flo'Ology]]'', their second studio album. It debuted at number seven on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and included the single "SupaStar" featuring rapper [[Common (rapper)|Common]].
In 2005, Floetry released a second studio album, ''[[Flo'Ology]]''. It debuted at number seven on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and included the single "SupaStar" featuring the rapper [[Common (rapper)|Common]].


===2006–2013: Solo career===
===2006–2013: solo career===
In 2006, the duo parted ways and Stewart returned home to London but still moved back and forth between the UK and the United States. During the next four years, she focused on her craft and continued to explore her Floetic ethos of poetic delivery with musical intent.<ref name="vibe">[http://www.vibe.com/article/floacist-talks-new-album-neo-soul-possibility-floetry-reunion 'The Floacist' Talks New Album, Neo Soul & Possibility Of Floetry Reunion]. Vibe. Retrieved on 1 October 2012</ref>
In 2006, the duo split up and Stewart returned to London but still moved back and forth between the UK and the US. During the next four years, she focused on her craft and continued to explore her Floetic ethos of poetic delivery with musical intent.<ref name="vibe">[http://www.vibe.com/article/floacist-talks-new-album-neo-soul-possibility-floetry-reunion "'The Floacist' Talks New Album, Neo Soul & Possibility Of Floetry Reunion"], ''Vibe''. Retrieved 1 October 2012.</ref>


In mid-2010, she released the [[extended play|EP]] "Spoken Soul". In November 2010, she released her first solo album, ''Floetic Soul'' on [[Shanachie Records]]. The album charted at number 95 on the ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums chart and number 20 on the Top R&B Albums chart.<ref name="billboard">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/|title=Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video|website=Billboard.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref> The album also spawned the singles "Forever", "Let Me", and "Keep It Going".
In mid-2010, she released the [[extended play|EP]] ''Spoken Soul''. In November 2010, she released her first solo album, ''Floetic Soul'' on [[Shanachie Records]]. The album charted at number 95 on the ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums chart and number 20 on the Top R&B Albums chart.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} The album included the singles "Forever", "Let Me" and "Keep It Going".


In 2011, The Floacist began recording her second album. In August 2012, she released a new version of the Floetry hit "Say Yes". In November 2012 she released her second album "The Floacist presents Floetry Re:Birth" and has stated that its title and theme represent a celebration of the tenth anniversary of [[Floetry]]'s breakthrough as a recording act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/824/floacist_go_with_the_flo/|title=Floacist: Go with the Flo|website=Bluesandsoul.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>
In 2011, the Floacist began recording her second album. In August 2012, she released a new version of the Floetry hit "Say Yes". In November 2012, she released her second album, ''The Floacist presents Floetry Re:Birth'', and said that its title and theme represent a celebration of the tenth anniversary of Floetry's breakthrough as a recording act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/824/floacist_go_with_the_flo/|title=Floacist: Go with the Flo|website=Blues and Soul|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>


===2014–2016: ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid'' and Floetry reunion===
===2014–2016: ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid'' and Floetry reunion===
[[File:Floetry.New.jpg|thumb|[[Floetry]] during their reunion in February 2016. Left, Stewart, Right, [[Marsha Ambrosius]].]]
[[File:Floetry.New.jpg|thumb|[[Floetry]] at February 2016 reunion. Stewart (left) and [[Marsha Ambrosius]].]]
In March 2014, she released her third solo album, ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''. The album spawn the singles: "Feel Good" and "On It". In December 2014, Stewart reunited with Ambrosius during Ambrosius' concert and performed "Floetic" at The Clapham Grand in London. In February 2015, Stewart confirmed that duo would be touring in 2015.<ref>Kyles, Y. (25 February 2015). AllHip-Hop.com. Retrieved from [http://allhiphop.com/2015/02/25/natalie-stewart-talks-reuniting-with-marsha-ambrosius-for-floetry-tour/ Natalie Stewart Talks Reuniting With Marsha Ambrosius For Floetry Tour (VIDEO)]</ref> On 16 May 2015 Floetry reunited and performed their first show in nine years at Pepsi Funk Festival in College Park, Georgia. The duo continued to tour throughout 2015 and eventually announced plans to record a new album. Despite announcing they would be recording a new album, Floetry subsequently split after the second leg of their reunion tour in August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/307763/marsha-ambrosius-new-music/|title=Marsha Ambrosius Talks Motherhood, Music and Where Things Stand With Floetry|website=VH1.com|accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>
In March 2014, she released her third solo album, ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''. The album included the singles "Feel Good" and "On It". In December 2014, she reunited with Ambrosius during Ambrosius' concert and performed "Floetic" at The Clapham Grand in London. In February 2015, Stewart confirmed that they would be touring in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kyles, Y. |date=25 February 2015 |work=AllHip-Hop |url=http://allhiphop.com/2015/02/25/natalie-stewart-talks-reuniting-with-marsha-ambrosius-for-floetry-tour/ |title=Natalie Stewart Talks Reuniting With Marsha Ambrosius For Floetry Tour}}</ref> On 16 May 2015, Floetry reunited and performed the first show in nine years at Pepsi Funk Festival in College Park in Georgia, USA. They continued to tour throughout 2015 and eventually announced plans to record a new albumbut split up after the second leg of the tour in August 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/d5raae/marsha-ambrosius-new-music|title=Marsha Ambrosius Talks Motherhood, Music and Where Things Stand With Floetry |website=VH1 |accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref>


===2017–present: ''Good Life''===
===2017–present: ''Good Life''===
In August 2017, Stewart (under the stage name "FLO") released a single titled "Good Life".<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-life-single/id1268730824 Good Life - Single by FLO on Apple Music]. iTunes. Retrieved on 22 October 2017</ref> In November 2017, she headlined her first solo tour called the "Let It FLO Tour". In 2019, Stewart and her husband (Maddix) formed a musical duo called '''i'N'i'''.
In August 2017, Stewart (under the stage name "FLO") released a single titled "Good Life".<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-life-single/id1268730824 Good Life - Single by FLO on Apple Music]. iTunes. Retrieved 22 October 2017.</ref> In November 2017, she headlined her first solo tour called the "Let It FLO Tour". In 2019, she and her husband, Robbie Maddix, formed a musical duo called '''i'N'i'''.


==Business and ventures==
==Business and ventures==
===FLO Spoken Word Vortex===
===Flo Spoken Word Vortex===
On 24 November 2014 Stewart hosted the first FLO Spoken Word Vortex.<ref>[https://www.flovortex.com/the-floacist Floacist]. FLO Vortex. Retrieved on September 17, 2019</ref> The event gives spoken word artists and poetics a platform to perform at [[Hideaway (jazz club)|Hideaway Jazz & Comedy Club]] in [[Streatham]], [[London]].<ref>[https://www.flovortex.com/the-flo-poets FLO Poets]. FLO Vortex. Retrieved on September 17, 2019</ref> The FLO Spoken Word Vortex event occurs monthly on the first and third Thursday of every month at Hideaway Jazz & Comedy Club. In September 2019, the FLO Spoken Word Vortex was performed at Warmdaddy's in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].<ref>[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flo-vortex-2-redux-tickets-69887855457 Back by Popular Demand Natalie "Floacist" Stewart returns to Warmdaddy’s with The Flo Vortex]. Event Brite. Retrieved on September 17, 2019</ref>
On 24 November 2014, Stewart hosted the first Flo Spoken Word Vortex.<ref>[https://www.flovortex.com/the-floacist Floacist]. FLO Vortex. Retrieved 17 September 2019.</ref> The event gives spoken word artists and poetics a platform to perform at [[Hideaway (jazz club)|Hideaway Jazz & Comedy Club]] in [[Streatham]], [[London]].<ref>[https://www.flovortex.com/the-flo-poets "FLO Poets"], FLO Vortex. Retrieved 17 September 2019.</ref> The FLO Spoken Word Vortex event occurs on the first and third Thursday of every month. In September 2019, the FLO Spoken Word Vortex was performed at Warmdaddy's in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].<ref>[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flo-vortex-2-redux-tickets-69887855457 "Back by Popular Demand Natalie "Floacist" Stewart returns to Warmdaddy's with The Flo Vortex"], ''Event Brite''. Retrieved 17 September 2019.</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
The Floacist is known to speak of the ultimate focus of her life being the continual development, evolution and growth of her person; spiritually, mentally and artistically.<ref name="vibe"/> When asked about her spiritual practices she simply responds that her spiritual practice is memory; remembering the peace before the confusion!<ref name=philly>{{cite web|last1=Takiff|first1=Jonathan|title=2 artists, 2 journeys toward bliss|url=http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-18/news/51714712_1_michael-franti-floacist-floetry|website=Philly.com|accessdate=19 July 2014|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6RBvR9uJr?url=http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-18/news/51714712_1_michael-franti-floacist-floetry|archivedate=19 July 2014|date=18 July 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The Floacist is known to speak of the ultimate focus of her life being the continual development, evolution and growth of her person; spiritually, mentally and artistically.<ref name="vibe"/> When asked about her spiritual practices she simply responds that her spiritual practice is memory; remembering the peace before the confusion!<ref name=philly>{{cite web|last=Takiff|first=Jonathan|title=2 artists, 2 journeys toward bliss|url=http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-18/news/51714712_1_michael-franti-floacist-floetry |website=Philly |accessdate=19 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810194439/http://articles.philly.com/2014-07-18/news/51714712_1_michael-franti-floacist-floetry|archivedate=10 August 2014|date=18 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2017, Stewart married former [[Stone Roses]] drummer Robbie Maddix. She currently resides in the southern coast of England.
In 2017, Stewart married the former [[Stone Roses]] drummer Robbie Maddix. She currently{{when|date=December 2022}} resides on the southern coast of England.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
*{{see also|Floetry}}
{{see also|Floetry}}


===Albums===
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Details
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Details
! colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:8em;"| Sales
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
|- style="font-size:smaller;"
! width="35"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2010-11-27/|title=Billboard 200: Week of November 27, 2010|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=15 May 2023}}</ref>
! width="35"| [[Billboard 200|US]]
! width="35"| [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B]]
! width="35"| [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US R&B/HH]]<br /><ref>Peaks on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums:
* ''Floetic Soul'': {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2010-11-27/|title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of November 27, 2010|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=15 May 2023}}
! width="35"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]]
* ''Floetry Re:Birth'': {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-albums/2012-12-01/|title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of December 1, 2012|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 May 2023}}</ref>
! width="35"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2010-11-27/|title=Independent Albums: Week of November 27, 2010|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=15 May 2023}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Floetic Soul''
! scope="row"| ''Floetic Soul''
|
|
*Released: 9 November 2010
*Released: 9 November 2010
*Label: [[Shanachie|Shanachie Records]]
*Label: [[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]]
*Formats: CD, [[music download|Digital download]]
*Formats: CD, [[music download|Digital download]]
| 95
| 95
| 20
| 20
| 7
| 7
| align="left"|
* US: 200,000+
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Floetry Re:Birth''
! scope="row"| ''Floetry Re:Birth''
|
|
*Released: 13 November 2012
*Released: 13 November 2012
*Label: Shanachie Records
*Label: Shanachie
*Formats: CD, digital download
*Formats: CD, digital download
| —
| —
| 51
| 51
| —
| —
| align="left"|
* US: 40,000+
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''
! scope="row"| ''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''
|
|
*Released: 18 March 2014
*Released: 18 March 2014
*Label: Shanachie Records
*Label: Shanachie
*Formats: CD, digital download
*Formats: CD, digital download
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|
|-
| colspan="10" style="font-size:8pt"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart
|-
|-
| colspan="10" style="font-size:85%"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart
|}
|}


===EPs===
===EPs===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of EPs, with selected details
|-
! rowspan="1" style="width:10em;"| Title
! style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="1" style="width:18em;"| Details
! style="width:18em;"| Details
! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Notes
|-
|-
|-
! scope="row"| ''Spoken Soul Volume I''
! scope="row"| ''Spoken Soul Volume I''
|
|
*Released: 18 June 2010
*Released: 18 June 2010
*Formats: CD, [[music download|Digital download]]
*Formats: CD, [[music download|digital download]]
|
{{Track listing
| collapsed = yes
| title1 = Life in 3D
| title2 = The Dreamer
| note2 = Archie the Messenger feat. Brandon Moultrie and Kissi B.
| title3 = The Abyss
| note3 = 17 of Nazareth feat. Brandon Moultrie and Kissi B.
| title4 = Falling (The Poet)
| note4 = Native Son feat. Kissi B.
| title5 = Perfect
| note5 = feat. Kissi B.
}}
|-
|}
|}


===Singles===
===Singles===
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+List of singles
!width="28" rowspan="2"|Year
!width="270" rowspan="2"|Title
!scope="col"|Title
!scope="col"|Year
!colspan="2"|Chart positions
!width="220" rowspan="2"|Album
!scope="col"|Album
|-
!style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|<small>[[Billboard Hot 100|US]]</small>
!style="width:3em;font-size:75%"|<small>[[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US R&B]]</small>
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Prophecy"
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="2"|2010
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2010
|"Prophecy"
|{{Non-album single}}
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="left" rowspan="1"|Non-album single
|-
|-
|"Forever" <small>(featuring [[Musiq Soulchild]])</small>
!scope="row"|"Forever" <small>(featuring [[Musiq Soulchild]])</small>
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="left" rowspan="3"|''Floetic Soul''
|align="left" rowspan="3"|''Floetic Soul''
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Let Me"
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="2"|2011
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2011
|"Let Me"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|-
|-
|"Keep It Going" <small>(featuring [[Raheem DeVaughn]])</small>
!scope="row"|"Keep It Going" <small>(featuring [[Raheem DeVaughn]])</small>
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Say Yes"
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="2"|2012
|align="center" rowspan="2"|2012
|"Say Yes"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="left" rowspan="2"|''Floetry Re:Birth''
|align="left" rowspan="2"|''Floetry Re:Birth''
|-
|-
|"Soul"
!scope="row"|"Soul"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Feel Good"
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="1"|2014
|align="center"|2014
|"Feel Good"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="left" rowspan="2"|''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''
|align="left" rowspan="2"|''Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid''
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"On It"
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="1"|2015
|align="center"|2015
|"On It"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|-
|align="center" valign="center" rowspan="1"|2017
|"Good Life"
|align="center"| —
|align="center"| —
|align="left" rowspan="1"|''True''
|-
|-
!scope="row"|"Good Life"
|align="center"|2017
|align="left"|''True''
|}
|}


==Tours==
==Tours==
* 2003: Floetry Experience <small>(with [[Marsha Ambrosius]])</small>
* Floetry Experience with [[Marsha Ambrosius]] (2003)
* 2014-15: Floetry Reunion Tour <small>(with [[Marsha Ambrosius]])</small>
* Floetry Reunion Tour with Marsha Ambrosius (2014–2015)
* 2017: Let It FLO Tour
* Let It Flo Tour (2017)
* 2019: FLO Spoken Word Vortex Tour
* Flo Spoken Word Vortex Tour (2019)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* 2004: ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]'' (as herself)
* 2004: ''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]'' (as herself)
* 2008: ''Reasonable Excuse'' (as Laila)
* 2008: ''Reasonable Excuse'' (as Laila)
* 2010: ''Remaindered'' (as the Background Performer)
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"Natalie Stewart" redirects here. Not to be confused with the swimmer Natalie Steward.
Natalie Stewart
Stewart in 2016
Stewart in 2016
Background information
Birth nameNatalie Stewart
Also known asThe Floacist, FLO
Born (1979-02-13) 13 February 1979 (age 45)[1]
Germany[1]
OriginSouth London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • singer
  • poet
  • music producer
  • actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1997–present
Labels
Formerly ofFloetry
Websitewww.flovortex.com

Natalie "the Floacist" Stewart (born 13 February 1979) 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".

Her second solo album, Floetry Re:Birth (2012), contained singles "Say Yes", "Soul" and "Speechless". In 2014, she released a third solo album, Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid.

A self-described "modern-day poet", the Floacist creates songs that are often characterised by themes of love, relationships,and inspiration, as well as problems and solutions. In a career spanning 16 years,[when?] she has sold over 2 million records.

Early life

Stewart is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. With her father in the British Armed Forces, she was born in Germany, the youngest of three children,[1] and started school in Hong Kong. After her father left the army, the family settled in London.[2] She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, where Marsha Ambrosius was studying business and finance. Stewart studied performing arts, media and art. She attended Middlesex University, and later transferred to the University of North London. She was a founding member of the performance poetry group 3 Plus 1, which was critically well received[citation needed] in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Stewart found her true calling on the performance poetry scene, where she was able to naturally merge all of her artistic expressional outputs as a writer and performer. This led to the manifestation of her Floetic ethos of "poetic delivery of musical intent".

Career

1999–2006: Floetry

Main article: Floetry

Floetry was formed after Ambrosius joined her on stage in 1999 to perform at a spoken word night called Poets vs MC's, where they debuted a piece that they had written together called "Fantasize", combining spoken word and singing. In 2000, they went to the United States to perform on the poetry circuit. After frequenting spoken word/poetry spots in Atlanta, such as Yin Yang Poets' Cafe, they went to Philadelphia where they met Darren "Limitless" Henson and Keith "Keshon" Pelzer of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Touch of Jazz studio and began recording.

In 2002, they signed with DreamWorks Records and released their first album, Floetic, which included the singles "Floetic", "Say Yes" and "Getting Late". The album was released in the UK with additional tracks, one of which featured the British singer-songwriter and record producer, Sebastian Rogers. Due to the success of Floetry's live show, Floacism, a live album/DVD was released in November 2003

In 2005, Floetry released a second studio album, Flo'Ology. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 and included the single "SupaStar" featuring the rapper Common.

2006–2013: solo career

In 2006, the duo split up and Stewart returned to London but still moved back and forth between the UK and the US. During the next four years, she focused on her craft and continued to explore her Floetic ethos of poetic delivery with musical intent.[3]

In mid-2010, she released the EP Spoken Soul. In November 2010, she released her first solo album, Floetic Soul on Shanachie Records. The album charted at number 95 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and number 20 on the Top R&B Albums chart.[citation needed] The album included the singles "Forever", "Let Me" and "Keep It Going".

In 2011, the Floacist began recording her second album. In August 2012, she released a new version of the Floetry hit "Say Yes". In November 2012, she released her second album, The Floacist presents Floetry Re:Birth, and said that its title and theme represent a celebration of the tenth anniversary of Floetry's breakthrough as a recording act.[4]

2014–2016: Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid and Floetry reunion

Floetry at February 2016 reunion. Stewart (left) and Marsha Ambrosius.

In March 2014, she released her third solo album, Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid. The album included the singles "Feel Good" and "On It". In December 2014, she reunited with Ambrosius during Ambrosius' concert and performed "Floetic" at The Clapham Grand in London. In February 2015, Stewart confirmed that they would be touring in 2015.[5] On 16 May 2015, Floetry reunited and performed the first show in nine years at Pepsi Funk Festival in College Park in Georgia, USA. They continued to tour throughout 2015 and eventually announced plans to record a new albumbut split up after the second leg of the tour in August 2016.[6]

2017–present: Good Life

In August 2017, Stewart (under the stage name "FLO") released a single titled "Good Life".[7] In November 2017, she headlined her first solo tour called the "Let It FLO Tour". In 2019, she and her husband, Robbie Maddix, formed a musical duo called i'N'i.

Business and ventures

Flo Spoken Word Vortex

On 24 November 2014, Stewart hosted the first Flo Spoken Word Vortex.[8] The event gives spoken word artists and poetics a platform to perform at Hideaway Jazz & Comedy Club in Streatham, London.[9] The FLO Spoken Word Vortex event occurs on the first and third Thursday of every month. In September 2019, the FLO Spoken Word Vortex was performed at Warmdaddy's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[10]

Personal life

The Floacist is known to speak of the ultimate focus of her life being the continual development, evolution and growth of her person; spiritually, mentally and artistically.[3] When asked about her spiritual practices she simply responds that her spiritual practice is memory; remembering the peace before the confusion![2]

In 2017, Stewart married the former Stone Roses drummer Robbie Maddix. She currently[when?] resides on the southern coast of England.[citation needed]

Discography

See also: Floetry

Albums

List of albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[11] 		US R&B/HH
[12] 		US Indie
[13]
Floetic Soul 95 20 7
Floetry Re:Birth
  • Released: 13 November 2012
  • Label: Shanachie
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 51 —
Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid
  • Released: 18 March 2014
  • Label: Shanachie
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Spoken Soul Volume I

Singles

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Prophecy" 2010 Non-album single
"Forever" (featuring Musiq Soulchild) Floetic Soul
"Let Me" 2011
"Keep It Going" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn)
"Say Yes" 2012 Floetry Re:Birth
"Soul"
"Feel Good" 2014 Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid
"On It" 2015
"Good Life" 2017 True

Tours

  • Floetry Experience with Marsha Ambrosius (2003)
  • Floetry Reunion Tour with Marsha Ambrosius (2014–2015)
  • Let It Flo Tour (2017)
  • Flo Spoken Word Vortex Tour (2019)

Filmography

  • 2004: One on One (as herself)
  • 2008: Reasonable Excuse (as Laila)
  • 2010: Remaindered (as the Background Performer)
  • 2010: The Creepy Doll (as the Waiting Room Patient #2)
  • 2012: Spirit Stalkers (as the Restaurant Patron)

References

  1. ^ a b c Natalie Stewart Overview. AllMusic. Retrieved on 17 September 2017
  2. ^ a b Takiff, Jonathan (18 July 2014). "2 artists, 2 journeys toward bliss". Philly. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b "'The Floacist' Talks New Album, Neo Soul & Possibility Of Floetry Reunion", Vibe. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Floacist: Go with the Flo". Blues and Soul. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  5. ^ Kyles, Y. (25 February 2015). "Natalie Stewart Talks Reuniting With Marsha Ambrosius For Floetry Tour". AllHip-Hop.
  6. ^ "Marsha Ambrosius Talks Motherhood, Music and Where Things Stand With Floetry". VH1. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  7. ^ Good Life - Single by FLO on Apple Music. iTunes. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  8. ^ Floacist. FLO Vortex. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  9. ^ "FLO Poets", FLO Vortex. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Back by Popular Demand Natalie "Floacist" Stewart returns to Warmdaddy's with The Flo Vortex", Event Brite. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of November 27, 2010". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  12. ^ Peaks on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums:
  13. ^ "Independent Albums: Week of November 27, 2010". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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