D'Angelo

The Profile

D’Angelo (Michael Eugene Archer, born 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, Virginia. A leading figure of neo soul, he released the acclaimed albums Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), and Black Messiah (2014, with The Vanguard). He has won multiple Grammy Awards.

American neo soul artist born in 1974; three studio albums—Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), Black Messiah (2014); multiple Grammy Awards; performs and records as D’Angelo and The Vanguard; known for influential singles like ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel?)’ and ‘Devil’s Pie’.

A single 5-star review celebrates Black Messiah as the peak of D’Angelo’s three-album arc (Brown Sugar, Voodoo, Black Messiah). It highlights love-soaked vocals, political undercurrents, and nods to Prince and Curtis Mayfield. Standout tracks mentioned include Ain’t That Easy, 1000 Deaths, The Charade, and Another Life. Overall tone: admiring and moved.