D’Angelo finally releases the Chinese Democracy of R&B

by | Dec 15, 2014 | MUSIC

It’s not called James River, as was once rumored, and it’s certainly not anyone’s definition of timely, considering that his last one, Voodoo, came out back in 2000. But finally, 14 years later, it’s here, it’s called Black Messiah, and you can listen to it right now!

It’s not called James River, as was once rumored, and it’s certainly not anyone’s definition of timely, considering that his last one, Voodoo, came out back in 2000. But finally, 14 years later, it’s here, it’s called Black Messiah, and you can listen to it right now! Are you as excited as we are?

Buy it from iTunes HERE, stream it on Spotify HERE, and check back with us later in the week for a review.

For now, check out the first single, “Sugah Daddy,” below, and get hyped:

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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