How did D’Angelo’s ‘Devil’s Pie’ foreshadow the sound of his seminal album Voodoo? This week on One Song, Diallo and LUXXURY discuss D’Angelo’s upbringing and influences, the unmistakable Dilla influence of the rhythm section, and pay respects to the groundbreaking R&B pioneer.

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One Song Spotify Playlist

SONGS DISCUSSED:

“Devil’s Pie” - D’Angelo

“Untitled (How Does It Feel)” - D’Angelo

“Brown Sugar” - D’Angelo

“Lady” - D’Angelo

“Send It On” - D’Angelo

“King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” - Augustus Pablo

“Sea of Tranquility” - Kool & The Gang

“The Root” - D’Angelo

“Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Kick in the Door” - The Notorious B.I.G.

“Supa Star” - Group Home

“And If I Had” - Teddy Pendergrass

“Train in Vain” - The Clash

“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” - McFadden & Whitehead

“Jericho Jerk” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier

“Psyche Rock” - Pierre Henry & Michel Colombier

“You Know My Steez” - Gang Starr

“The Love Song” - Da Bush Babees feat. Mos Def.

“The Charade” - D’Angelo and The Vanguard

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