I was so saddened to hear about D’Angelo’s death. I was steeped in R&B and Hip Hop throughout my youth from the mid-1980s to 1990s.When “Brown Sugar” hit I was mesmerized like many of my peers. Being of a similar age we share numerous musical influences and heroes. While the internet focuses on his music in the coming days. I wanted to post something different. The man himself in his own words, insights, and observations.