D'Angelo
Also known as Michael Archer
Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name '''D'Angelo' (), was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone'' ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
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24 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- 1991–1995: ''Brown Sugar''
- 1996–2000: Reduced activity and ''Voodoo''
- 2001–2013: Personal struggles and delayed album
- 2014–2020: ''Black Messiah'' and "Unshaken"
- 2021–2025: ''Verzuz'', upcoming fourth album
- Artistry, influences, legacy and impact
- Personal life and death
- Discography
- Tours
- Awards and nominations
- American Music Awards
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
- Grammy Awards
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- My VH1 Music Awards
- Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
- Rober Awards Music Prize
- Teen Choice Awards
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Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name '''D'Angelo' (), was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone'' ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
D'Angelo gained attention after co-writing and co-producing the 1994 single "U Will Know" by the R&B supergroup Black Men United. His debut album, Brown Sugar (1995), was certified platinum and received acclaim; critics have credited it with ushering in the neo-soul movement. It featured "Brown Sugar", the Smokey Robinson cover "Cruisin", and "Lady", which reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
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