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Just recently, the legendary soul artist D’Angelo, celebrated for his breathtaking talent and pivotal role in shaping neo-soul, passed away at the age of 51.
Throughout his career, D’Angelo delivered three groundbreaking studio albums. “Brown Sugar” (1995) seamlessly blended hip-hop rhythms with the essence of classic ’60s and ’70s soul. “Voodoo” (2000) arrived as a dense funk and soul masterpiece, clearly influenced by the iconic Prince. His final work, “Black Messiah” (2014), was a long-awaited creation that unflinchingly confronted the political landscape of its era.
In this special Popcast episode, we honor D’Angelo’s impactful, albeit brief, journey through music. We’re joined by two esteemed journalists, both of whom had the unique opportunity to interview him twice.
Our esteemed guests for this discussion include:
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Touré, a renowned former music journalist for Rolling Stone and other publications, and host of Rap Latte.
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Joseph Patel, an accomplished former music journalist for Paper and other outlets, and a producer of the insightful documentary “Sly Lives! (also known as The Burden of Black Genius).”
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