| First Name |
Michael
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| Middle Name |
Eugene
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| Last Name |
Archer
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| Full Name at Birth |
Michael Eugene Archer
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| Alternative Name |
D-Angelo, Michael Eugene Archer, D'Angelo, D'Angelo Archer, D (“Dee”), Mike
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| Birthday |
11th February, 1974
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| Birthplace |
Richmond, Virginia
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| Died |
14th October, 2025
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| Place of Death |
New York, New York
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| Cause of Death |
Pancreatic cancer
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Weight |
166lbs (75 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Often sang high notes (falsettos)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his groundbreaking work in the neo-soul movement, blending classic R\&B with hip-hop influences. He was a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer celebrated for his sensual vocals and albums like Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), and Black Messiah (2014). He was also widely recognized for the steamy music video for his hit song "Untitled (How Does It Feel)"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Neo Soul, Funk, Soul, Jazz Fusion, Psychedelic Rock, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop Soul, Progressive Soul
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1991–present, 1991–2025
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| Music Style |
Soul, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary R&B, Urban, Contemporary R&B, Club/Dance, Electronic
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| Music Mood |
Sophisticated, Stylish, Sexual, Refined/Mannered, Calm/Peaceful, Playful, Passionate, Confrontational, Intimate, Confident, Gentle, Sexy, Smooth, Soothing, Nocturnal, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Freewheeling, Theatrical, Producer
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Keyboards
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Keyboard, Hammond Organ, Drums, Bass, Rhodes Piano, Guitar, Organ, Keyboards, Saxophone, Percussion, Sitar
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| Record Label |
EMI, Virgin, J, RCA, Virgin Records, RCA Records
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| Associated Acts |
Soulquarians, Questlove, Raphael Saadiq, Roy Hargrove, Common, J Dilla, De La Soul, Q-Tip, The Vanguard, John Blackwell, The Soultronics, Lauryn Hill
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Kedar Massenburg (manager)
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Michael Eugene Archer (February 11, 1974 – October 14, 2025), better known by his stage name D'Angelo , was an American musician. He first garnered attention after co-producing the 1994 single "U Will Know" by the R&B supergroup Black Men United. His debut studio album, Brown Sugar (1995), was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have credited the album for ushering in the neo soul movement. It spawned the single "Lady", which peaked within the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
