Anybody who knows anything about me knows that I love new books, new music, and new learning experiences. They also that I only STAN for 3 artists: esteemed author Toni Morrison; esteemed poet Nikki Giovanni; and D’Angelo.
Yup. I skipped over allllllll the greats to this man who fell off the face of the earth without so much as a SINGLE for 15 years besides a collabo here or there. Chile, I LIVE!!!! He has not written or performed a song that I “only kinda liked”. EVERYTHING he has ever done gives me all the chills. I love his voice, the musicality, the pageantry, the collaborations, the GIFT of it all!
The only other artist for whom I had this kind of love was Luther Vandross. Don’t even ask me how I got from there to here. But they both never wrote or sang a song that wasn’t a perfect 10 to me.
Even realer than that? When I listen to his music, I am connected back to Africa, my ancestors, my heritage–just like reading a Toni Morrison book or hearing Nikki Giovanni read a poem. I stand up straighter and remember the greatness inherent in my blackness.
I know. I just did the MOST right there. But I meant every word.
By the way: If you hear of a concert, let me know. A kidney will be sold to fund my trip and ticket.
- bit.ly/DSugahDaddy
- http://www.spotify.com/DAngelo
I wanted to enjoy the album, but I struggled to understand the lyrics – What he’s saying. I have to get the lyric book.
http://www.metrolyrics.com/news-story-dangelo-black-messiah-lyrics-revealed.html
Thanks!
My favorites are (like you asked me all that,lol) : Ain’t That Easy (just because); The Charade (Black Power); Really Love (old DAngelo) ; Til It’s Done (my #1); and Another Life (my ace in the hole of love and babies). 😊
Ok I have the CD in my car. I’ll run these back first to see if they resonate with me.
Now I’m scared to listen. It might be too much for my fragile heart to handle!
It is the best-if you love Prince, you will enjoy!
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