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That\u2019s why today real tears run down my face \u2026 to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home\u2026 I know God doesn\u2019t make mistakes\u2026 But this one hurts like hell\u2026 rest up my friend\u2026 you will be missed forever\u2026 But your music and your impression will be felt for generations to come\u2026. REST IN POWER AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC\u2026.. You are one of one\u2026.” \u2014\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWho didn\u2019t want to be D\u2019Angelo? You know what I mean? It\u2019s like, who of us didn\u2019t wanna be D\u2019Angelo? His choices, the musicality, the songwriting, the feeling, the emotion in his music…<\/span><\/p>\n It was like he came out of nowhere in terms of his sound and yet it was still familiar. And it\u2019s really rare, you know, he was a one of one artist. And 51 is way, way too soon. I never saw coming. I was looking forward to the next. \u201cBlack Messiah\u201d\u2014 the work, the musicianship, the dedication to the sound, they rehearsed that album for months upon months before even recording it, is my understanding. … Every one of his albums for me, they\u2019re all classic albums.” \u2014 the alternative R&B singer Miguel, in an interview with The Associated Press<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cbecause u were , we are all because.\u201d \u2014 the Grammy-Award winning R&B singer said\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI told you a long time ago \u2014 You ain\u2019t gon understand everything & everything ain\u2019t meant 4 U, nor I, to understand. I never met D\u2019Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I\u2019m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS.\u201d \u2014\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis one hurts, DEEP! The way this man, poured himself in the music! The stories I\u2019ve heard of his brilliant process\u2026\u2026.im just speechless\u2026\u2026 He TRULY IS 1 of 1. Simply gutted by this loss! May God Bless D\u2019Angelo\u2019s family and loved Ones. We lost a GIANT.\u201d \u2014 the singer, actor and former member of Destiny\u2019s Child,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOne of my all time favorites whose records I went to again and again. Noone did anything funkier over the last 30 years. I never knew him but humbled myself before his music. What a rare and beautiful voice and an inimitable approach to songwriting. What a musician!!! He changed the course of popular music. Fly free with the angels D\u2019angelo, we will listen to you forever and always be moved. I drop to my knees and pray.\u201d \u2014 the co-founder and bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers said\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOn my 9th birthday, march 6 2000, i landed at Sam Goody at the south bay galleria. i had $20 in birthday money and my eyes set on leaving with one thing. VOODOO by D\u2019Angelo.<\/span><\/p>\n i couldnt understand how someone could write something so simple but personal but broad but genius. thats how special he was. a savant. a true alien.<\/span><\/p>\n i am so lucky to have gotten my copy of VOODOO when i did. we are so lucky to have been alive to enjoy his art. my musical dna was helped shaped by this man. forever grateful. safe travels.” \u2014 the rapper,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis really hurts ! We lost a true original today. It just doesn\u2019t seem real!! It can\u2019t be . D\u2019Angelo, your voice will live on forever. Rest well, King !!!\u201d \u2014 the singer, actor and talk show host,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy friend Gary Harris brought this musician named D\u2019Angelo over to my NYC apt. He was trying to figure out what to do with the music he\u2019d brought with him. I listened to every cut…not just out of respect but because it was smoking. At the end of the encounter he asked me, \u201cWhat should I do with it?\u201d I remember this as if it were yesterday. I said, \u201cPut it out. It\u2019s perfect!\u201d Being the #artist he is, I guess he had to explore some ways to make it better. About a year later I heard one of those songs on the radio. It was #genius and it was exactly what he had played for me. I know…I still have the original cassette. \u2014 the legendary musician, record producer and co-founder of Chic,\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe came up together\u2014 young, gifted, Black, and full of fire. Today I lost a brother, a kindred spirit, a genius whose light changed music and changed me. Rest in power, D. This world will never sound the same.\u201d \u2014 rapper, singer and lead MC of The Roots,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis is one of the only people that could get me to come out of a hiatus. I\u2019m so devastated. I don\u2019t know if anyone understands how much he meant to me or even to all of us. We still don\u2019t really know how to celebrate our legends while they are here but I digress. I\u2019m so grateful I got to meet him, and sing with him, and know him. I only wish we could\u2019ve spent more time creating.\u201d \u2014 the Grammy-Award winning R&B singer and guitarist,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cDanggit! Say it ain\u2019t so, but we just lost a friend, a creator & legend, D\u2019Angelo! Prayer\u2019s going out to his family & friends! We all lolve u lil-brother. R.I.P…\u201d \u2014 the bassist, singer, and songwriter known for his work with James Brown and as a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective,\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cRest in peace D\u2019angelo. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family and friends. A true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.\u201d \u2014 the singer, rapper and pop performer,\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOmg! This is so sad! I knew he was fighting for some time too. But man, this is so sad. At great artist-Gone too soon. My sympathies to his loved ones and family. #RIP D\u2019Angelo\u201d \u2014 the actor,\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSuch a sad loss to the passing of D\u2019angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D\u2019. Love You KING.\u201d \u2014 the legendary DJ and hip-hop producer,\u00a0on X.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t think of a musician other than Prince that I revere more. He is one of the great players and bandleaders. I was always inspired by the fact that he also struggled. And we all knew that. We don\u2019t get artists like this often. He really touched my life, and I was sure one day I\u2019d get to see him play. I can\u2019t believe he died so young. I\u2019m very sad. I love that he grew into something new from his past life. \u2014 the acclaimed indie musician said\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am sitting in this airport, in tears. The greatest soul musician, of a generation. Is gone. Michael Archer, I love you, man\u2026. Rest in Power to The Great. D\u2019Angelo\u2026. I am broken\u2026..\u201d \u2014 the record producer,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe lost a GIANT today. The last time I shed tears for an artist when they transitioned was Prince\u2026 I shed some today. Rest In Eternal Power, Michael D\u2019Angelo Archer.\u201d \u2014 the R&B songwriter,\u00a0on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n