Musicians everywhere came to pay tributes to the late R&B icon D’Angelo, who died from pancreatic cancer on October 14. Beyoncé remembered the “inimitatable” musician in a message posted on her website, alongside a photo of him. She wrote, “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever.”
Jamie Foxx remembered the first time he heard D’Angelo’s music, calling him “anointed” as he was captivated by his songs when he saw him in concert. “Your voice was silky and flawless… I was graciously envious of your style and your swag… I was also in pure awe of your talents…. roaming around on each instrument, displaying your expertise in every note and every song as I watch you command, the crowd, mostly women …me and all the guys that were with me understood the mission…It was time to let our girls enjoy this moment and not bother them…” Foxx wrote on Instagram.
Kelly Rowland shared a carousel of photos of D’Angelo on Instagram, writing, “This one hurts, DEEP! The way this man, poured himself in the music! The stories I’ve heard of his brilliant process…….im just speechless…… He TRULY IS 1 of 1. Simply gutted by this loss!”
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Below, read the full tributes from Beyoncé, Foxx, and Rowland and more from Tyler the Creator, Doja Cat, and other stars.
Beyoncé
From her website: “Rest in peace, Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world of music as the inimitable D’Angelo. We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you.”
Jamie Foxx
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