It was clear from the jump that there was something about D'Angelo. Born in Richmond, Virginia, the son and grandson of preachers, D'Angelo showed precocious musical talent as a small child and began playing piano at the age of five.
By the time he hit 18, D'Angelo was a three time Amateur Night at the Apollo winner and a member of a rap act called I.D.U. It was through a demo tape of that now forgotten act that D'Angelo first caught the ears of the industry. A record exec was impressed with I.D.U's tracks and asked to meet the man behind them.
In 1991 D'Angelo was signed to a publishing deal, which would eventually lead to h ...More
