1) US soul singer, songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴D'Angelo is the name of more than one artist
1) US soul singer, songwriter & producer
2) Brazilian jazz/samba group
1) D'Angelo (born Michael Eugene Archer on 11 February 1974 in Richmond, VA, United States) is a neo-soul singer, keyboardist, and guitarist. He has released three albums, "Brown Sugar" (1995), "Voodoo" (2000), and "Black Messiah" as D'Angelo and the Vanguard (2014).
D'Angelo signed a publishing deal with EMI Music in 1991 after catching the attention of record executives with a demo tape. He penned the hit song "U Will Know" on the Jason's Lyric soundtrack. It was performed by Black Men United for the Jason's Lyric motion picture soundtrack. Shortly after, he was signed by Gary Harris and he began recording his debut album for EMI records.
Brown Sugar was released in June 1995. Though sales were sluggish at first, the album was eventually a hit, due in large part to "Lady," a Top Ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, peaking at #10. The album earned platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, following sales in excess of one million copies in the U.S., while its total sales have been estimated within the range of 1.5 million to over two million copies. The album helped give commercial visibility to the burgeoning neo soul movement of the 1990s, along with debut albums by Maxwell, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill. The album was a critical success as well, and appeared on many critics' "best of" lists for the year.
Following his debut album's success, D'Angelo went into a four and a half year absence from the music scene and releasing solo work. His recordings for soundtracks included Belly ("Devil's Pie"), frequently singing covers like "Girl You Need a Change of Mind" (Eddie Kendricks, Get on the Bus), "She's Always in My Hair" (Prince, Scream 2) and "Heaven Must Be Like This" (The Ohio Players, Down in the Delta), as well as appearing on Lauryn Hill's landmark The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on the duet "Nothing Even Matters".
The much-delayed follow-up to Brown Sugar, Voodoo, was finally released in 2000. It debuted at #1 and went on to win two Grammy Awards, one for Best R&B Album, and the other for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The lead single, 1999's "Left & Right" (featuring Method Man and Redman) did well, but it was the second single, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" (a tribute to artist Prince), that became a huge R&B hit buoyed by an innovative yet infamous video featuring a nude D'Angelo from his face to his hips while singing the song. The video was nominated for 4 MTV Video Music Awards and currently ranks #44 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Videos. He also performed "Be Here" (with Raphael Saadiq) from Saadiq's album Instant Vintage.
After the release D'Angelo embarked on what would become one of the most fabled series of live soul shows in history, "The Voodoo Tour." Consisting of a live group entitled "the Soultronics," (presumed to have been assembled by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of The Roots) which engulfed arena-size stages with various dancers and instrument players, it was one of the most attended shows of the year. The tour was taken all around the world, one of the most notable performances being the Free Jazz Festival in Brazil. The live show was a thinly-disguised homage to Prince's late 80's shows, in its grandeur and conceptual stage set-up & setlist. Slum Village (then in its original line-up of Jay Dee, Baatin & T3) opened for D'Angelo on several dates, and soul-tinged R&B singer Anthony Hamilton sang backup in the band.
In 2002, Q magazine named him in their list of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die", and in 2003 Voodoo was ranked at number 488 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Pitchfork Media rated it at #44 on their list of the best albums of the 2000s.
Sugah Daddy
D'Angelo Lyrics
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She needs a spankin' to shake her up
And I just wish that I could open her up, yeh
To this deeper place of love
High priced snake skin on her arm (oooh)
Lace satin covering up her charms
You shoulda seen the way they tossed and turned
The way she made the congregation squirm
Girl's got a worldly view
Apparently she sees through you
Her love was never meant to share for two
She said I'll do it if you'll be my sugah daddy
Take a note from my philosophy
I'ma give her what she need
Can't snatch the meat out of the lioness' mouth
Sometimes you gotta just
Ease it out
I give her a pacifier
I fill my baby's crib with all the sweetness Daddy wants to give
And when it comes to rocking her to sleep, I'll never tire
This is the way I pat my baby on the butt, good god
She had me hooked with only just one glance yeah
She need a spankin', baby, that's wussup
Lawd, Lawd
You say you wanna be the one she
Chooses to star in her meaningless romance
Girl's got a worldly view
What's a sassy girl to do
And if the decision was left up to me
You best believe that I would be her sugah daddy
Brown eyes that will make you blue
Eyes that'll see right through you
She crossed her fingers when she said her vows
She said I promise that I'll sock it to you, Daddy
So I take the child to my crib
I ain't gonna tell you what we did
I hit it so I made the pussy fart
She said it's talkin' to, talkin' to ya, Daddy!
In D'Angelo's song Sugah Daddy, the lyrics describe a woman who is raw, uncut, and in need of a "spanking" to shake her up. She is adorned in high-priced snake skin and lace satin to cover up her charms, and her seductive nature causes "the congregation to squirm." Despite her promiscuity and worldly view, the singer desires to open her up to "this deeper place of love."
The singer refers to himself as her "sugah daddy," someone who will provide for her and fulfill her needs. He compares her to a lioness, stating that he can't snatch the meat out of her mouth but rather has to ease it out. He provides her with a pacifier and fills her crib with sweetness. He declares that she had him hooked with just one glance and that she needs a spanking. He suggests that he would be her best choice for a sugar daddy and ends the song with a vulgar reference to their sexual activities.
The lyrics of Sugah Daddy explore themes of sexuality, power dynamics, and control. The singer desires to control the woman through fulfilling her needs and providing for her, but he also recognizes her power and seductive nature. Despite this, he sees beyond her exterior and desires to connect with her on a deeper level. The song challenges traditional gender roles and portrays a complex female character who defies societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just the way she's so raw and uncut, good god
She's unpolished and undiluted, and that's what makes her so attractive
She needs a spankin' to shake her up
She needs to be disciplined to realize her true potential
And I just wish that I could open her up, yeh
I wish I could reveal the deeper aspects of love to her
To this deeper place of love
A place where love is more meaningful and authentic
High priced snake skin on her arm (oooh)
She wears expensive and exotic things to attract attention
Lace satin covering up her charms
She uses her feminine allure to manipulate and deceive people
You shoulda seen the way they tossed and turned
She creates chaos and excitement wherever she goes
The way she made the congregation squirm
She has a powerful and hypnotic influence over people
Girl's got a worldly view
She has a broad and sophisticated perspective on life
Apparently she sees through you
She can see right through your intentions and desires
Her love was never meant to share for two
She doesn't believe in monogamous relationships
She said I'll do it if you'll be my sugah daddy
She'll only commit if you provide her with money or gifts
Take a note from my philosophy
Here's what I believe and how I live my life
I'ma give her what she need
I'll provide for her material and emotional needs
Can't snatch the meat out of the lioness' mouth
You can't take away what she already has
Sometimes you gotta just
Sometimes it's necessary to
Ease it out
Take things slow and gentle
I give her a pacifier
I calm her down when she's upset or agitated
I fill my baby's crib with all the sweetness Daddy wants to give
I overload her with love and affection
And when it comes to rocking her to sleep, I'll never tire
I'll always be there for her, no matter what
This is the way I pat my baby on the butt, good god
This is how I show her affection and care
She had me hooked with only just one glance yeah
I was immediately attracted to her
She need a spankin', baby, that's wussup
She needs to be disciplined and taught a lesson
Lawd, Lawd
Oh my god
You say you wanna be the one she
You want to be the one she
Chooses to star in her meaningless romance
Selects to be involved in her pointless relationships
Brown eyes that will make you blue
Her brown eyes are so captivating they can make you feel blue (or sad)
Eyes that'll see right through you
Her eyes can discern your true motives and feelings
She crossed her fingers when she said her vows
She lied when making her promises
She said I promise that I'll sock it to you, Daddy
I promise to give you what you want if you give me what I want
So I take the child to my crib
I take her home with me
I ain't gonna tell you what we did
I won't disclose what we did together
I hit it so I made the pussy fart
I had sex with her so well that she had an orgasm
She said it's talkin' to, talkin' to ya, Daddy!
She moaned in pleasure, calling me 'Daddy'
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Michael D'Angelo Archer, Kendra Foster, James Gadson, Pino Palladino
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It's just the way she's so raw and uncut
She needs a spanking to shake her up
And I just wish that I could open her up
To this deeper place of love
High priced snake skin on her arm (oooh)
Lace satin covering up her charms
You shoulda seen the way they tossed and turned
The way she made the congregation squirm
[Chorus]
Girl's got a worldly view
Apparently she sees through you
Her love was never meant to share for two
She said I'll do it if you'll be my sugah daddy
[Verse 2]
Take a note from my philosophy
I'm a give her what she need
Can't snatch the meat out of the lioness mouth
Sometimes you gotta just
Ease it out
I give her a pacifier
I fill my baby's crib with all the sweetness daddy wants to give
And when it comes to rocking her to sleep, I'll never tire
This is the way I clap my baby on the butt
She had me hooked with only just one glance
She need a spanking, baby, that's wussup
Lawd, lawd
You say you wanna be the one she chooses to star
In her meaningless romance
[Chorus 2]
Girl's got a worldly view
What's a sassy girl to do
And if the decision was left up to me
You best believe that I would be her sugah daddy
Brown eyes that will make you blue
Eyes that'll see right through you
She crossed her fingers when she said her vows
She said I promise that I'll sock it to you daddy
[Verse 3]
So I take the child to my crib
I ain't gonna tell you what we did
I hit it so I made the pussy fart
She said it's talking to ya, talking to ya Daddy!
@kaizen9231
My respects to the engineers who mix and master this album, sound dope as hell
@Bigdogman2
Russell Elevado I believe engineered this project
@diegosebastian2226
Unbelievably good. D'Angelo is a genius, no exaggeration. I thought the heights of Voodoo couldn't be reached, and that's why I avoided this album because in my small, simple mind I didn't want to risk tarnishing the image I had of him putting out flawless masterpieces only, after Voodoo basically redefined the standard that artists could reach. Boy was I wrong, a decade and a half later him and his cronies put out even more genius work. Could listen all day on repeat to his entire discography, would love to experience this energy live.
@sisimmonds1472
I don't wanna brag but I saw him in London a few years back & it was a uniquely brilliant experience 😍
#dangelo #genius 👌🏾
@diegosebastian2226
@Si Simmonds That's great! I live in London but I moved here after he played the Roundhouse, would've been a legendary gig. I can only hope we get one more album out of him at least and he tours so I can see him work his magic on stage.
@moonsofourmother2815
D Angelo is pure artist.
@gws09
I just love when the piano just HITS you with the F# blues at 3.15... it always hits right in the gut! I love it!
@dawson2504
This is SO damn tight! Don't think I've ever heard anything quite like it and I've been digging on music for a LONG time. Favorite cut so far!! Production is incredible on this!
@arlsffa
this is.....something else ! damn...i put my headphones and closed my eyes...let me tell you...he is something from another world ! And when your eyes are closed and he screams, you get goosebumps till the end.... Ow D´angelo thank you for coming back. You are gifted.
@blaman6
One of the funkiest tracks he's ever created.