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My Take
D'Angelo remains, for me, the rare artist whose silence was as eloquent as his sound. He released only a handful of albums across three decades, yet each one reshaped what soul music could be — that behind-the-beat groove alone influenced a generation of musicians. I admire that he never chased the spotlight; he retreated, perfected, and returned only when the work was ready. His passing in 2025 closed a chapter of American music, but the patience and depth he stood for feel more radical now than ever. He proved that restraint, in an era of constant output, can be the boldest artistic statement of all.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- D’Angelo
- Name (Japanese)
- ディアンジェロ
- Reading
- でぃあんじぇろ
- Born
- February 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / record producer / lyricist / multi-instrumentalist
2. Background
- High school
- Manchester High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was D’Angelo born?
Born February 11, 1974 (age 52).
Where is D’Angelo from?
D’Angelo is from Richmond, Virginia, United States.
What does D’Angelo do?
D’Angelo works as singer, songwriter, record producer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.