D'Angelo
Michael Eugene Archer
D'Angelo is an American singer from Richmond, Virginia active since 1991.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Record producer
- From
- Richmond, Virginia
- Born
- February 11, 1974
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Michael Archer was a child prodigy on piano who grew up playing in church.
Career
His 1995 debut "Brown Sugar" helped launch the neo-soul movement, and his long-awaited 2000 album "Voodoo" and 2014's "Black Messiah" became landmarks of the genre.
Major achievements
He has won multiple Grammy Awards, and "Voodoo" is widely regarded as a classic of modern soul.
Legacy
D'Angelo is a foundational figure of neo soul, revered for his musicianship and perfectionism.
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