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“Prince is extremely soulful, but he can get real rock-'n'-rollish. So can Lenny Kravitz. Lenny's real soulful but he's got that rock with him, too. On the whole, I guess black folks ain't trying to handle rock-'n'-roll, really.”

Quote by D'Angelo

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D'Angelo, born Michael Kevin Johnson, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and soulful voice, he is considered a significant figure in R&B music from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. D'Angelo's music blends elements of soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop, and his debut album 'Voodoo' was released in 1995 to widespread acclaim. more

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