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D'Angelo Returns: 14 Years Later, Soul Legend Drops 'Black Messiah'
16 Aug
Summary
- Soul icon D'Angelo releases first new album in 14 years.
- Album 'Black Messiah' is a blend of soul, funk, and hip-hop.
- D'Angelo emerged from a period of personal struggles and public absence.
Soul singer and multi-instrumentalist D'Angelo has made a surprising return with "Black Messiah," his first album of new material in 14 years. The critically acclaimed "Voodoo" was released in 2000, and after its success, D'Angelo stepped away from the spotlight due to struggles with fame and personal issues.
D'Angelo's absence was not one of complete silence; he contributed to other artists' albums and began teaching himself guitar. He reappeared on stage in 2012, hinting at new music. "Black Messiah" is described as a masterful study in controlled chaos, weaving together disparate genres like country funk and new wave.
The album's intricate sound draws comparisons to legends like Funkadelic and The Revolution, yet maintains D'Angelo's distinctive musical signature. "Black Messiah" represents a unique achievement, merging familiar soul elements with unprecedented experimentation, all captured over a decade of recording.
