"D'Angelo, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, was best known for his silky vocals during the 1990s and 2000s, with his record Voodoo earning him the 2001 Grammy for Best R&B album. His hit single from that album, Untitled (How Does It Feel), not only won him another Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, but it also catapulted him into the mainstream spotlight with its steamy music video, featuring a shirtless D'Angelo singing directly to the camera."
"I never met D'Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! singer-songwriter Jill Scott wrote on the social media platform X, adding: R.I.P. GENIUS. Another musician, rapper Doja Cat, offered condolences to D'Angelo's loved ones. She called him a true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come."
"In his music, D'Angelo blended hip-hop grit, emphatic soul and gospel-rooted emotion into a sound that helped spearhead the neo-soul movement of the 1990s."
D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at age 51 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Family members issued a statement mourning the loss and expressing gratitude for his musical legacy. Voodoo won the 2001 Grammy for Best R&B Album and the single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" earned him Best Male R&B Vocal Performance while bringing mainstream attention. Rolling Stone has ranked Voodoo among top albums. Fellow artists including Jill Scott and Doja Cat offered tributes, calling him a genius and a true voice of soul. His music fused hip-hop grit, emphatic soul and gospel-rooted emotion, helping spearhead 1990s neo-soul.
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