SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

D'Angelo, R&B Icon and Neo-Soul Pioneer, Dies at 51 After Private Battle with Cancer

Music lovers around the world mourn the death D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, has passed away at age 51 after a private struggle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement expressing their heartbreak and gratitude for the legacy he leaves behind.

Latin Times · Oct 14, 2025

R&B Legend D’Angelo Passes Away At 51 After Several Months Of Treatment

"D'Angelo blessed me with the flawless soundtrack of my life," a fan wrote.

Bored Panda · Oct 14, 2025

D’Angelo dead at 51: R&B legend dies ‘after secret cancer battle’

The legendary singer died in his NYC home on October 14 from pancreatic cancer, it has been reported

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Angie Stone was a wise singer who deeply understood the power of love and lust

The neo-soul artist, who has died aged 63, had years of experience by the time she became a star – and brought it to bear on a carnal, careworn catalogue

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

The Burden of Black Genius: documentary examines career of Sly Stone

Questlove’s probing new film looks at the incredible life and works of the one-of-a-kind talent while also taking a broader look at the specific difficulties faced by Black artists

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025

Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith make up all-male Brits Rising Star shortlist

The last male artist to win the prize, which tips British acts for pop success, was Sam Fender in 2019

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

“So I met her, and her dad was from down the road from me in Penarth! As she sang, I remember just thinking, wow”: Bass legend Pino Palladino on getting an unexpected call from Rick Rubin to play on an album by a “young British artist”

“She’s a good laugh, Adele,” he says

MusicRadar · Oct 14, 2024

"I wouldn't even play some things for people, because I know they might be like, 'Oh'. But the the great ones, they want to dive in": Raphael Saadiq says that Beyonce, D'Angelo and Solange can hear the potential in songs that others can't

“I wasn't even going to play Beyonce that song. I was going through another song, and she heard Bodyguard, and she said, ‘What's that?’”

MusicRadar · Sep 26, 2024

“We had an instant kinship… the first thing he did was give me a couple of guitars”: Elusive neo-soul artist D'Angelo flexes his guitar skills on a G&L Superstrat given to him by a music icon in newly discovered interview footage

The rare video finds D'Angelo discussing the essence of funk, his guitar journey and the significance of having Prince collaborator Jesse Johnson as his guitar mentor

Guitar World · Sep 23, 2024

"I’m happy to lean into the more imperfect parts of myself than ever before... to stick with an original demo vocal take, to not overthink what something could be and let it be what it was": Rosie Lowe on finding alt-R&B magic on new album, Lover, Other

“I knew I didn’t want to create the album in four walls of a soundproofed studio; I didn’t find the idea of that inspiring.

MusicRadar · Sep 19, 2024