Sunday Diva/Three From The Hip: Ultra Naté

Sunday Diva/Three From The Hip:

Ultra Naté

In my own personal big gay church, there is a wing festooned with disco balls, strobes and a pulsing dancefloor. Here reign the Divas of the Dancefloor; a rare cultural phenomena somewhat confined to the clubs. Their siren calls beckon you forth, bewitching you with soulful sounds and inspirational words, causing your body to gyrate as if taken by a spirit. Theirs is the world of house - and by house, I mean, these ladies know how to take you to church, son. With their voices we soar and are liberated from gravity's and reality's pull. One such diva?

Ultra Naté

Children. This woman can SANG.

A voice so powerful. So agile. So committed. 

If you didn't bring your heart and soul to the club...

Then why the hell you come to church??

This artist will have you on your feet. She has the power to raise up the most downtrodden, allowing their spirits to soar. 

Thirty years in the game. It is all glam. And flash. And shutter. 

She brings the animal. The passion. And the groove.

So, tell me...

Are you feeling Naté?

The gospel according to her?

Well, here are three from other people's hips, dropping from their lips. 

The Topic: Ultra Naté

"What a great spirit, a true soldier! She’s one of the people who make me proud to be a part of the dance community. Here’s to the future! Cheers!” - Crystal Waters

"For the past 20 years I have lived and loved your music (as a DJ). On the flip side I’ve loved and adored you as a friend, colleague and baby sister. To watch you grow and conquer the world with your style and brilliance, my love and affection has only increased tenfold. And now, to finally have the opportunity to work with you on Give It 2 U, all I can say is: Revolution complete! Congratulations, Babygirl! You serve! And we the DJs, producers and music lovers will forever feast on your bounty. Maximum love & infinite respect.” - Frankie Knuckles

"Wow! What words can describe a woman that has found success and blessings in all that has been on her journey! As a word of love to my little sister; know that you are an inspiration to all of the young women today that are pioneering the artist life and being one of the very few and respected females DJ’s! I am proud to know you and have you in my life! Love ya.” - Jocelyn (Joycee) Brown

Found A Cure - Ultra Naté

Love's The Only Drug - Ultra Naté

SNL (So In Love) - Ultra Naté & Quentin Harris as Black Stereo Faith

feat. Inaya Day, Darryl D'Bonneau and Jason Walker

And one last parting shout out...

"It was great writing with Ultra and I think, like many artists who are cherished by the Dance Club community, Ultra’s music is still a must play, must hear and a must move to! Like Sylvester, Sharon Redd, Jocelyn Brown, Two Tons Of Fun, Madonna; Ultra didn’t grow out of Pop, R&B or Rock, she started in the clubs: Disco, Dance, the Club Music scene is where she found her greatest and most loyal fans and they’re fiercely loyal! Dance on Ultra! See ya on a dance floor somewhere soon.” - Nona Hendryx