A posthumous D’Angelo album might be on the way.
The legendary R&B and neo-soul musician died aged 51 on October 14, after a prolonged private battle with pancreatic cancer.
Now, his collaborator and friend Questlove has hinted that a final D’Angelo album could be in the works.
During a red carpet interview at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday (November 8), Questlove was asked about unreleased music from the musician, to which he responded: “You’ll see soon.”
Then, when asked to describe what a fourth album from D’Angelo would sound like, he said: “It’s always the sound of yesterday but for the future, and this record’s no different.”
In a statement to Variety, his family said about his death: “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life… After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025.
“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all to join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
Following the tragic news, several major names in the music industry paid their respects to the ‘Brown Sugar’ musician, including Beyoncé, Chic icon Nile Rodgers and Lauryn Hill.
D’Angelo was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1974, and became interested in music as a child. He spent his teenage years playing in groups before signing to EMI in 1993 and wrote the song ‘U Will Know’ for the group Black Men United.
He came to prominence in 1995 when he released his debut album ‘Brown Sugar’, which was certified platinum in the US. His next album, 2000’s ‘Voodoo’, was acclaimed by critics and hit Number One, and saw him win his first two Grammy Awards. He then released his third album, ‘Black Messiah’, in 2014.
In May, he cancelled his appearance at the Roots Picnic Festival in Philadelphia due to what he described as an “unforeseen medical delay” following surgery he had earlier in the year.
D’Angelo is survived by his three children, sons Michael and Morocco and daughter Imani. His ex-girlfriend, and Michael’s mother, soul singer Angie Stone, died in a car crash in March aged 63.
