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Born on February 11, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia, United States, D’Angelo was a singer, songwriter and record producer. D’Angelo was educated at Manchester High School.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / record producer / lyricist / multi-instrumentalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Manchester High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was D’Angelo born?
Born February 11, 1974.
Where was D’Angelo from?
D’Angelo was from Richmond, Virginia, United States.
What did D’Angelo do?
D’Angelo worked as singer, songwriter, record producer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist.
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