Michael Eugene Archer, known as D’Angelo, is an influential American musician born in 1974. He first rose to prominence by co-producing "U Will Know" for Black Men United, before releasing his platinum-certified debut album, Brown Sugar, in 1995. Widely credited with helping to launch the neo soul movement, D’Angelo’s soulful sound and standout single "Lady" brought him mainstream success. He worked closely with artists like Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Angie Stone before delivering his acclaimed second album, Voodoo, in 2000. Voodoo debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned him two Grammy Awards, including Best R and B Album. After a long hiatus, D’Angelo returned with Black Messiah in 2014, an album praised for its powerful social commentary and musical depth, reaffirming his status as a leading figure in R and B and neo soul.