D'Angelo
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The multi-talented and Grammy Award winning artist D'Angelo not only sings but also plays the piano and guitar. He is also known for his compositions and productions. D'Angelo is one of the founders of the neo-soul movement in the 90's.
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About
R&B singer D'Angelo (Michael Eugene Archer) was born on February 11, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia. At a young age, he taught himself how to play the piano. At 18 years old, he won an amateur talent contest at Harlem's Apollo. D'Angelo was a member of the hip-hop group, I.D.U. In 1991, the group signed in with EMI records. In 1995, he released his debut album, Brown Sugar. The single "Lady" was a hit earning attention of fans. The album sold over two million copies and was supported by heavy tours.
D'Angelo took a time off. He went behind the music scene writing songs for Eddie Kendricks' "Girl You Need a Change of Mind", the Ohio Players' "Heaven Must Be Like This" and Prince's "She's Always in My Hair". He also made a duet with Lauryn Hill on "Nothing Really Matters" which was a Grammy award winning piece. In 2000, the long awaited follow-up album, Voodoo, was released.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Grammy Award | R&B album of the year "Voodoo" |
| 2000 | Grammy Award | Best R&B male performance for "untitled (how does it feel) |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brown Sugar | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
| 2000 | Voodoo | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brown Sugar | 5 | 27 | Brown Sugar |
| 1995 | Cruisin' | 10 | 53 | Brown Sugar |
| 1996 | Lady | 2 | 10 | Brown Sugar |
| 1996 | Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine | 25 | 74 | Brown Sugar |
| 1999 | Left & Right | 18 | Voodoo | |
| 2000 | Send It On | 33 | 33 | Voodoo |
| 2000 | Untitled (How Does It Feel) | 2 | 25 | Voodoo |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for D' Angelo.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brown Sugar | Capitol | Brown Sugar |
| 1995 | Cruisin' | Capitol | Brown Sugar |
| 1996 | Lady | Cooltempo | Brown Sugar |
| 1996 | Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine | Capitol | Brown Sugar |
| 1999 | Left & Right | Virgin | Voodoo |
| 2000 | Untitled (How Does It Feel) | EMI | Voodoo |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He has a son, Michael Jr. with fellow singer Angie Stone and a daughter, Imani.
- Q magazine named D'Angelo in their list of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die".
- He was featured on the song "Imagine" by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Soul | R&B
