2000s Grammy Nominees Leave Fans Feeling Nostalgic 24 Years Later
The return of Floetry isn't just a reunion-it's a moment fans waited nearly a decade to witness again.
On April 22, that moment finally came, and it hit full force inside Washington, D.C.'s The Anthem, where London native duo Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart's Say Yes Tour stop turned into an emotional celebration of neo-soul at its finest.
One of the most anticipated stops on the spring run, which is part of a multi-city tour that launched in Newark earlier in April and spans across the U.S., the musicians didn't disappoint. Backed by a lineup that includes Raheem DeVaughn-who proved why his voice is timeless with a sultry performance and poignant display of Black pride-and Teedra Moses-who never fails to deliver a sexy set, according to fans-the Black Promoters Collective-produced show delivered a full-bodied R&B experience, blending live instrumentation with Floetry's signature spoken-word transitions.
Fans in attendance-and across social media-described the night as "incredible," "amazing," "nostalgic" and "an entire vibe," with many praising the duo's chemistry as if no time had passed. Clips circulating online show packed crowds singing along to classics like "Say Yes" and "Getting Late," while others highlighted the duo's effortless interplay between Ambrosius' powerhouse vocals and Stewart's poetic delivery.
Online, the resounding sentiment was clear: fans were willing to wait for this moment to come, and it was worth it.
Floetry first formed in 1997 in London, breaking through in the early 2000s with a signature blend of poetry and R&B that reshaped the genre. Their debut album Floetic (2002) produced hits like "Say Yes," helping them earn Grammy nominations (Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals) and a devoted fanbase.
But their journey hasn't been linear. After an initial split around 2006 and a brief reunion run that ended in 2016, the duo once again went their separate ways-making the idea of another tour feel unlikely. The Say Yes Tour marks their first national tour together in roughly 10 years, a revival described as both a celebration and a return to the duo's roots of intimate, live performance-and an indication that the neo-soul genre is stronger than ever.
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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM.