February 14, 2013

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The ever-reclusive D'Angelo will make a rare onstage appearance this Memorial Day weekend when he headlines the Soul Beach Music Festival at the Nikky Beach Amphitheatre in Aruba on May 25th.

Crooner Ne-Yo is also set to appear, closing out the main stage festivities with a performance on May 26th. The festival will open with a night of funk and comedy on May 24th with Sinbad, Paige Bryan and Memphis Red and the Funk Stank Nasty Band.

After a short string of European club dates, D'Angelo played his first U.S. gig in nearly 12 years last summer when he made a surprise cameo at Bonnaroo for a super-jam with Questlove and company, while a few weeks later he wowed the crowd at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

According to Questlove, the singer is also reportedly 99 percent done with his perennially anticipated follow-up to his 2000's classic Voodoo. "I would not be far off by saying this is probably my generation's version of Sly [and the Family Stone's] There's a Riot Goin' On," the drummer told Billboard. "It's potent. It's funky. It's an extremely hard pill to swallow."

That interview took place at the end of January, with Questlove adding that he hoped D'Angelo would turn in the album sometime in February. Still no word though on a possible release date, or whether the album's actually been turned in yet.

Damn, I wish Questlove, would fall back and stop being such a media attention whore. Questlove has been D'angelo's mouthpiece for 12 years. Can D'Angelo speak up for himself?! I can imagine that's part of Prince's reluctance to let Questlove produce him because Questlove would tweet about Prince's every move at Paisley Park. Is it too much for artists to just release a record and let the hype be determined by the public and not from an artist' camp.

bashraka said:

Damn, I wish Questlove, would fall back and stop being such a media attention whore. Questlove has been D'angelo's mouthpiece for 12 years. Can D'Angelo speak up for himself?! I can imagine that's part of Prince's reluctance to let Questlove produce him because Questlove would tweet about Prince's every move at Paisley Park. Is it too much for artists to just release a record and let the hype be determined by the public and not from an artist' camp.

Have there been rumblings about Questlove producing Prince somewhere???

Because that would be HOT, even if you're right.

As for D, I sigh in his direction. I really don't want to hear about no shows or nothing if an album date is not announced. Hell, scratch that! If I can't walk into a store and see a cd on the self, I don't want to hear it.

CynicKill said:

bashraka said:

Damn, I wish Questlove, would fall back and stop being such a media attention whore. Questlove has been D'angelo's mouthpiece for 12 years. Can D'Angelo speak up for himself?! I can imagine that's part of Prince's reluctance to let Questlove produce him because Questlove would tweet about Prince's every move at Paisley Park. Is it too much for artists to just release a record and let the hype be determined by the public and not from an artist' camp.

Have there been rumblings about Questlove producing Prince somewhere???

Because that would be HOT, even if you're right.

As for D, I sigh in his direction. I really don't want to hear about no shows or nothing if an album date is not announced. Hell, scratch that! If I can't walk into a store and see a cd on the self, I don't want to hear it.

bashraka said:

Damn, I wish Questlove, would fall back and stop being such a media attention whore. Questlove has been D'angelo's mouthpiece for 12 years. Can D'Angelo speak up for himself?! I can imagine that's part of Prince's reluctance to let Questlove produce him because Questlove would tweet about Prince's every move at Paisley Park. Is it too much for artists to just release a record and let the hype be determined by the public and not from an artist' camp.

Prince...............produces Prince.

I think some people are a little hard on D.

He has been gone for over a decade. I know people werent expecting him to just come back with an album just like that.

For someone who has struggled with alot of drug issues over a decade, he sure puts on great shows and lights up the stage.

I actually think the route his taking is the right one. He is gradually getting himself back in the swing of things and he has been successful. He also is building his fanbase by touring outside US.

Hopefully this year or next year he comes out with an album I rather him take his time versus coming out with lackluster material and all "washed up"

mjscarousal said:

I think some people are a little hard on D.

He has been gone for over a decade. I know people werent expecting him to just come back with an album just like that.

For someone who has struggled with alot of drug issues over a decade, he sure puts on great shows and lights up the stage.

I actually think the route his taking is the right one. He is gradually getting himself back in the swing of things and he has been successful. He also is building his fanbase by touring outside US.

Hopefully this year or next year he comes out with an album I rather him take his time versus coming out with lackluster material and all "washed up"

13 years...................and counting.

Graycap23 said:

mjscarousal said:

I think some people are a little hard on D.

He has been gone for over a decade. I know people werent expecting him to just come back with an album just like that.

For someone who has struggled with alot of drug issues over a decade, he sure puts on great shows and lights up the stage.

I actually think the route his taking is the right one. He is gradually getting himself back in the swing of things and he has been successful. He also is building his fanbase by touring outside US.

Hopefully this year or next year he comes out with an album I rather him take his time versus coming out with lackluster material and all "washed up"

13 years...................and counting.

Im not trying to make excuses for him but just saying that some things should be at least taken in consideration.

mjscarousal said:

Graycap23 said:

13 years...................and counting.

Im not trying to make excuses for him but just saying that some things should be at least taken in consideration.

........and counting.

Last time Mr. Archer put out a record, George Washington was in office...

D'Angelo has released two very good, though not otherwordly, albums. Physically, he was hot! (at least during the Vodoo period).

Beyond that, I don't understand the current obsession with him. There's always murmerings about what D'Angelo is going to do next, with the expectation that if he actually does it, it's going to be mindblowing and amazing, and all will be right in the world of music again.

What am I missing?

coltrane3 said:

D'Angelo has released two very good, though not otherwordly, albums. Physically, he was hot! (at least during the Vodoo period).

Beyond that, I don't understand the current obsession with him. There's always murmerings about what D'Angelo is going to do next, with the expectation that if he actually does it, it's going to be mindblowing and amazing, and all will be right in the world of music again.

What am I missing?

D Angelo is one of the best artists/talent to come from his generation. Although, I wouldnt call him a " Icon" I think if he had continued to release more albums he probably would have been one by now. He was also one of the main leaders of the neo soul movement in the 90s although he eventually broke out of that with Voodoo

With that being said, he also is a great live performer. TO ME, he has the whole package. Looks, great artist, great music and great live performer. When I saw him in concert, he looked really good but thats my opinion. Its obvious people want to see him.

I think people are happy that his back because he was a promising artist during his peak and (despite what people say here still has time to redeem him self but time is running out)

The only reason why I say this is because his shows sell out and people obviously are still interested in him.

^^^ Well said mjscarousal.

I think people get wrapped up in D'Angelo and also Maxwell because there is just soooo much natural talent there. They really could change things if they both decided to put something out. D's new songs sounded great in concert. Both can put on a show, and are seasoned performers.

Take the Grammy awards for instance. There's Miguel, Chris Brown and Frank Ocean nominated. Miguel couldn't deliver live, neither could Frank Ocean. I'm not a fan of either, but still. Chris Brown is a great dancer, but his voice is nasal, and is not a good singer, *to me*. This is supposed to be representation of the industry's so called best? Sad. Maxwell and D'Angelo could change the whole landscape if they decided to. These are just my own opinions and feelings, I know everyone has their own individual likes and dislikes.

MadamGoodnight said:

^^^ Well said mjscarousal.

I think people get wrapped up in D'Angelo and also Maxwell because there is just soooo much natural talent there. They really could change things if they both decided to put something out. D's new songs sounded great in concert. Both can put on a show, and are seasoned performers.

Take the Grammy awards for instance. There's Miguel, Chris Brown and Frank Ocean nominated. Miguel couldn't deliver live, neither could Frank Ocean. I'm not a fan of either, but still. Chris Brown is a great dancer, but his voice is nasal, and is not a good singer, *to me*. This is supposed to be representation of the industry's so called best? Sad. Maxwell and D'Angelo could change the whole landscape if they decided to. These are just my own opinions and feelings, I know

everyone has their own individual likes and dislikes.

Agree! Well Said!

Someone brought up a good point in another thread.

REAL ARTISTS especially some of the great legends that have passed were wrapped in their art and in the end they were lost in it. Which is why I think artists like D, Maxwell and even Lauryn have not been able to come out with anything. Its not just a business to them because they care about their craft.

Its easy for acts like Chris, Rihanna, etc to come out with things because their not real artists. There not lost in what they are doing. Its just a money business to them.

For the record, Chris can dance but he is not a good singer . When he tried to cover MJs Human Nature that was made even more evident

Its sad because I feel artists like Janelle Monae, D Angelo, Maxwell etc are alot better than what is out now. They need to just come out with music and be promoted properly. I really feel Janelle is better than all them heffas and she has the WHOLE PACKAGE but for some reason she gets overlooked. I mean her ArchAndroid was one of the best albums that came out last decade.

Its sad how in order to be a successful female artist you have to wear close to nothing to be given credit

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mjscarousal said:

MadamGoodnight said:

^^^ Well said mjscarousal.

I think people get wrapped up in D'Angelo and also Maxwell because there is just soooo much natural talent there. They really could change things if they both decided to put something out. D's new songs sounded great in concert. Both can put on a show, and are seasoned performers.

Take the Grammy awards for instance. There's Miguel, Chris Brown and Frank Ocean nominated. Miguel couldn't deliver live, neither could Frank Ocean. I'm not a fan of either, but still. Chris Brown is a great dancer, but his voice is nasal, and is not a good singer, *to me*. This is supposed to be representation of the industry's so called best? Sad. Maxwell and D'Angelo could change the whole landscape if they decided to. These are just my own opinions and feelings, I know

everyone has their own individual likes and dislikes.

Agree! Well Said!

Someone brought up a good point in another thread.

REAL ARTISTS especially some of the great legends that have passed were wrapped in their art and in the end they were lost in it. Which is why I think artists like D, Maxwell and even Lauryn have not been able to come out with anything. Its not just a business to them because they care about their craft.

Its easy for acts like Chris, Rihanna, etc to come out with things because their not real artists. There not lost in what they are doing. Its just a money business to them.

For the record, Chris can dance but he is not a good singer . When he tried to cover MJs Human Nature that was made even more evident

Its sad because I feel artists like Janelle Monae, D Angelo, Maxwell etc are alot better than what is out now. They need to just come out with music and be promoted properly. I really feel Janelle is better than all them heffas and she has the WHOLE PACKAGE but for some reason she gets overlooked. I mean her ArchAndroid was one of the best albums that came out last decade.

Its sad how in order to be a successful female artist you have to wear close to nothing to be given credit

[Edited 2/15/13 9:37am]

There are a few exceptions but this seems 2 be the rule.

Graycap23 said:

mjscarousal said:

Agree! Well Said!

Someone brought up a good point in another thread.

REAL ARTISTS especially some of the great legends that have passed were wrapped in their art and in the end they were lost in it. Which is why I think artists like D, Maxwell and even Lauryn have not been able to come out with anything. Its not just a business to them because they care about their craft.

Its easy for acts like Chris, Rihanna, etc to come out with things because their not real artists. There not lost in what they are doing. Its just a money business to them.

For the record, Chris can dance but he is not a good singer . When he tried to cover MJs Human Nature that was made even more evident

Its sad because I feel artists like Janelle Monae, D Angelo, Maxwell etc are alot better than what is out now. They need to just come out with music and be promoted properly. I really feel Janelle is better than all them heffas and she has the WHOLE PACKAGE but for some reason she gets overlooked. I mean her ArchAndroid was one of the best albums that came out last decade.

Its sad how in order to be a successful female artist you have to wear close to nothing to be given credit

[Edited 2/15/13 9:37am]

There are a few exceptions but this seems 2 be the rule.

Yea but look at the race and the skin complexions of those exceptions. (Also look at the kind of music they make)....ya know? They also do not occur frequently.

mjscarousal said:

Graycap23 said:

There are a few exceptions but this seems 2 be the rule.

Yea but look at the race and the skin complexions of those exceptions. (Also look at the kind of music they make)....ya know? They also do not occur frequently.

100% truth.............don't get me started.

what do you mean skin complexions-what's that to do with anything and who are you talking about when you say this?

Is it The Adele Affect?

Weren't we talking about D'Angelo?

scriptgirl said:

what do you mean skin complexions-what's that to do with anything and who are you talking about when you say this?

I dont think none of what I said was harmless and it still was on topic with D

My point was that acts like D Angelo, Maxwell and Janelle Monae could really change the game if they came out with material regularly.

Since I brought up Monae, I specifically was arguing that in order to be successful as a female artist you have to wear close to nothing because she released one of the best of albums of last decade that was overlooked. Her image possibly could have had something to do with that along with other factors of course.

Gray said their were exceptions to the rule meaning (there are some female artists that have been successful for mainly their music and NOT their image)

and I agreed with that

however adding that part of that success had to do with race (white) and skin complexions (fair skin minorities black, indian etc) I was not specifically refering to anybody just pointing out an observation.

I can give examples though

I like Adele but their have been alot of Adele's in the past.

Angie Stone and India Arie make similiar music to Alicia but they havent had the same success.

My post was still about D Angelo it was not just about my responce to that issue.

BACK TO D ANGELO

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