Marsha Ambrosius, one half of the now disbanded British neo-soul duo Floetry, debuted her first solo effort, Late Nights & Early Mornings, last week, but not without some social commentary.
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The video for “Far Away,” the second single from Late Nights, depicts the love story of Ambrosius’ two gay male friends — an affair that ends in tragedy. The video ends with this message from Ambrosius:
Dear Friends,
Every year over 1 milllion people commit suicide. Some were bullied because of their sexuality. I lost a friend to suicide, and I’m asking all of you to support different lifestyles.
Although Ambrosius chose “Far Away,” a song about losing love, to address heavy topics, Late Nights also explores some of love’s softer sides. A blend of slow-to-midtempo breakup, love and lovemaking songs, Late Nights is full of passion and seduction. It also features collaborations with Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill and hip-hop producer Just Blaze.
The album, and the video, seem like a fiery start to a promising solo career.
Previous recommendation: Harlem Is Nowhere.
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