D'Angelo

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Born 11 February 1974.

US soul singer, songwriter & producer

D'angelo Lex Van Rossen/Redferns

Biography

Michael Eugene Archer (born February 11, 1974), better known by his stage name D'Angelo (pronounced dee-Angelo), is an American R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is known for his production and songwriting talents as much as for his vocal abilities, and often draws comparisons to his influences, Marvin Gaye, and Prince. D'Angelo was one of the most influential artists during the rise of the neo-soul movement.

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  1. Voodoo 2000

    Review of Voodoo

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    A vital album of great, unfocussed beauty.

  2. Brown Sugar 1995

    Review of Brown Sugar

    Reviewed by David O'Donnell

    Brown Sugar was a departure from the sometimes automated sound of R&B in the mid 90's

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