Complete List Of D'Angelo Songs From A to Z

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D’Angelo’s story begins in Richmond, Virginia, where music surrounded him from childhood. His father preached in a Pentecostal church, and he learned piano by ear, eventually playing for services and absorbing the harmonic vocabulary that would shape every phase of his career. As a teenager, he showed extraordinary talent and drive, forming groups, writing early material, and winning Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater three times in a row. That achievement pushed him toward New York City at eighteen, where he wrote for others, produced demos, and secured his first major recognition by co-writing and co-producing “U Will Know” in 1994 for the Black Men United ensemble. It was the first sign that he was stepping into the broader R&B world with a voice unlike anyone else.

His debut album, Brown Sugar, arrived in 1995 and shifted the sound of contemporary R&B. The title track, along with singles such as “Lady” and “Cruisin,” revealed his ability to merge classic soul influences with modern rhythm, jazz phrasing, and deep emotional restraint. The album slowly built its audience until it became a platinum-certified success and a defining release of the decade. Critics and listeners heard something fresh and fully formed, and the record is now widely considered one of the foundational works of the neo-soul movement. His phrasing, the warmth of his production, and the intimacy of his writing made him an artist people connected to immediately.

D’Angelo returned in 2000 with Voodoo, an album that expanded his sound into more experimental territory. Recorded with musicians associated with the Soulquarians, the album showcased live instrumentation and complex rhythmic structures while retaining the sensuality and emotional weight that had defined his debut. Voodoo entered the Billboard 200 at number one, won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, and delivered the unforgettable single “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” which earned him the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song’s cultural impact was enormous and its accompanying video became one of the most discussed pieces of visual music art of its era.

The years that followed brought personal challenges and an extended absence from recording. Fame intensified pressures around his image, particularly after the success of “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” and he struggled with depression, substance issues, and the pull between public expectation and private identity. He continued to collaborate with artists such as Lauryn Hill and contributed to soundtracks, but the gap between albums grew as he stepped away from the spotlight to regain stability and rebuild his creative life.

In 2014 he returned with Black Messiah, a record that instantly demonstrated his enduring musical power. Released at a time of heightened national conversations about race and justice, the album struck a chord with both critics and audiences. It blended funk, rock, gospel, jazz, and protest music into a work that felt urgent and deeply human. Black Messiah earned the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, while the single “Really Love” won Best R&B Song and received a Record of the Year nomination. The reception confirmed that his influence had only intensified during his absence and that his artistic voice remained vital.

D’Angelo continued working and performing selectively in the years that followed. He contributed “Unshaken” to the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack and appeared in documentaries exploring his legacy. His influence extended into every corner of modern soul and alternative R&B, with countless artists citing Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah as formative works. His ability to merge vulnerability, social awareness, and extraordinary musicianship ensured that his catalog remained central to discussions of modern Black music.

In January 2025, the music world was stunned by the news of his death at the age of fifty-one. Tributes poured in immediately from across genres, reflecting the reach of his work and the emotional weight it carried for both fans and fellow musicians. His passing led to a renewed examination of his small but monumental discography, with many describing him as one of the most essential soul artists of his generation. His influence lives on through the artists he inspired and the records that continue to shape new movements in soul, funk, and R&B-based music.

Complete List Of D’Angelo Songs From A to Z

1000 Deaths – Black Messiah – 2014
Africa – Voodoo – 2000
Ain’t That Easy – Black Messiah – 2014
Alright – Brown Sugar – 1995
Another Life – Black Messiah – 2014
Back to the Future (Part I) – Black Messiah – 2014
Back to the Future (Part II) – Black Messiah – 2014
Be Here – Instant Vintage – 2002
Betray My Heart – Black Messiah – 2014
Break Ups 2 Make Ups – Tical 2000: Judgement Day – 1998
Brown Sugar – Brown Sugar – 1995
Chicken Grease – Voodoo – 2000
Cold World (Remix) – Non-album single – 1996
Cruisin’ – Brown Sugar – 1995
Devil’s Pie – Belly OST – 1998
Devil’s Pie – Voodoo – 2000
Feel Like Makin’ Love – Voodoo – 2000
Greatdayndamornin’/Booty – Voodoo – 2000
Heaven Must Be Like This – Down in the Delta OST / Live at the Jazz Cafe – 1999
Higher – Brown Sugar – 1995
I Found My Smile Again – Space Jam OST – 1996
I Want You Forever – The Book of Clarence OST – 2024
Ibtihaj – Eve – 2019
Imagine – Blue Carpet Treatment – 2006
Jonz in My Bonz – Brown Sugar – 1995
Lady – Brown Sugar – 1995
Left & Right – Voodoo – 2000
Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine – Brown Sugar – 1995
Nothing Even Matters – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – 1999
One Mo’gin – Voodoo – 2000
Playa Playa – Voodoo – 2000
Prayer – Black Messiah – 2014
Really Love – Black Messiah – 2014
Send It On – Voodoo – 2000
She’s Always in My Hair – Scream 2 OST – 1997
Shit, Damn, Motherfu*ker – Brown Sugar – 1995
Smooth – Brown Sugar – 1995
So Far to Go – The Shining / Finding Forever – 2007
Spanish Joint – Voodoo – 2000
Sugah Daddy – Black Messiah – 2014
The Charade – Black Messiah – 2014
The Door – Black Messiah – 2014
The Line – Voodoo – 2000
The Root – Voodoo – 2000
Till It’s Done (Tutu) – Black Messiah – 2014
U Will Know – Jason’s Lyric OST – 1994
Unshaken – The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: OST – 2018
Untitled (How Does It Feel) – Voodoo – 2000
When We Get By – Brown Sugar – 1995
Your Precious Love – High School High OST – 1996

Albums

Brown Sugar (1995): 10 songs

Voodoo (2000): 13 songs

Black Messiah (2014): 12 songs

Singles & Other Appearances (1994-2024): 15 songs

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