Michael Eugene Archer (born February 11, 1974), better known by his stage name D’Angelo, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer.
He first garnered attention after co-producing the single “U Will Know” for R&B supergroup Black Men United.
Is D’Angelo soul?
His debut studio album, Brown Sugar (1995), received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have credited the album for ushering in the neo soul movement; and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Its third single “Lady”, reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
He would then collaborate with artists such as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and then girlfriend Angie Stone.
His next album, Voodoo (2000), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and continued to receive critical acclaim.
The album’s lead single “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”, earned him the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance; likewise, Voodoo won Best R&B Album.
Following this period, D’Angelo became increasingly uncomfortable with his growing status as a sex symbol.
This was followed by numerous personal struggles including alcoholism, and a fourteen-year long musical hiatus.
