Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Jill Scott, Flea, Doja Cat and more react to the death of D’Angelo
Notable reaction to the death of R B and neo-soul icon D Angelo who died Tuesday at Jamie Foxx I remember hearing your music for the first time I declared to myself damn whoever this is they are anointed Then when I eventually got a chance to see you Like everyone when they saw the most of incredible music video of our time I was blown away I thought to myself I have to see this person in concert I had my chance to see you at the house of blues You came out and got right down to business Your voice was silky and flawless I was graciously envious of your style and your swag That s why in the current era real tears run down my face to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home I know God doesn t make mistakes But this one hurts like hell rest up my friend you will be missed forever But your music and your impression will be felt for generations to come REST IN POWER AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC You are one of one on Instagram Maxwell because u were we are all because the Grammy-Award winning R B singer noted on Instagram Jill Scott I informed you a long time ago You ain t gon understand everything everything ain t meant U nor I to understand I never met D Angelo but I love him respect him admire his gift This loss HURTS Love to my family that are family to him I m so sorry R I P GENIUS on X Flea One of my all time favorites whose records I went to again and again Noone did anything funkier over the last 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 program of popular music Fly free with the angels D angelo we will listen to you forever and perpetually be moved I drop to my knees and pray the co-founder and bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers revealed on Instagram Bootsy Collins Danggit Say it ain t so but we just lost a friend a creator legend D Angelo Prayer s going out to his family friends We all lolve u lil-brother R I P the bassist singer and songwriter known for his work with James Brown and as a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective on X Doja Cat Rest in peace D angelo My thoughts love and prayers go out to his family and friends A true voice of soul and inspiration to various brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come the singer rapper and pop performer on X Rosie Perez Omg This is so sad I knew he was fighting for a few time too But man this is so sad At great artist-Gone too soon My sympathies to his loved ones and family RIP D Angelo the actor on X DJ Premier Such a sad loss to the passing of D angelo We have so plenty of great times Gonna miss you so much Sleep Peacefully D Love You KING the legendary DJ and hip-hop producer on X Bartees Strange I can t think of a musician other than Prince that I revere more He is one of the great players and bandleaders I was invariably inspired by the fact that he also struggled And we all knew that We don t get artists like this often He really touched my life and I was sure one day I d get to see him play I can t believe he died so young I m very sad I love that he grew into something new from his past life the acclaimed indie musician reported on Instagram th Wonder I am sitting in this airport in tears The greatest soul musician of a generation Is gone Michael Archer I love you man Rest in Power to The Great D Angelo I am broken the record producer on Instagram Bryan Michael Cox We lost a GIANT currently The last time I shed tears for an artist when they transitioned was Prince I shed specific at present Rest In Eternal Power Michael D Angelo Archer the R B songwriter on Instagram Source
