R&B and soul singer D’Angelo died on Tuesday, forsaking a “legacy of terribly transferring music” following a “extended and brave battle with most cancers,” his household stated.
The influential music star, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, was 51.
“The shining star of our household has dimmed his mild for us on this life,” in response to a household assertion. “After a protracted and brave battle with most cancers, we’re heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, identified to his followers around the globe as D’Angelo, has been known as dwelling, departing this life at present.”
Family members stated the artist’s music will endure.
“We’re saddened that he can solely depart expensive reminiscences together with his household, however we’re eternally grateful for the legacy of terribly transferring music he leaves behind,” the household assertion added.
“We ask that you just respect our privateness throughout this troublesome time however invite you all be a part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the reward of track that he has left for the world.”
The singer got here of age within the Nineteen Nineties together with his debut album “Brown Sugar.” “Girl,” from that debut album, topped out at No. 10 in March of 1996 and spent 20 weeks on Billboard’s Sizzling 100 chart.
However D’Angelo reached a fair wider viewers with the 2000 launch of his second album, “Voodoo,” which debuted at Number one on the Billboard 200 and would go on to win Finest R&B Album on the Grammys.
That album’s lead single, “Untitled (How Does It Really feel),” received the Grammy for Finest R&B Male Vocal Efficiency. The video for the monitor, which featured a topless D’Angelo filmed in a single take as he sang the track, acquired heavy rotation on MTV and BET.
