Questlove Hints at Posthumous D’Angelo Album

The soulful sounds of R&B legend D’Angelo continue to resonate, and according to his longtime friend and collaborator Questlove, we might be hearing even more from the artist soon. Weeks after D’Angelo’s untimely passing in October at the age of 51, Questlove has hinted at the possibility of a posthumous album or the release of unreleased material.

A Cryptic Hint from Questlove

During a red carpet conversation at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Questlove was asked about potential new music from the Virginia icon. With a laugh, the drummer and filmmaker responded, ‘You’ll see soon.’ He further elaborated, suggesting that D’Angelo’s music always captures ‘the sound of yesterday but for the future,’ and that any upcoming release would be no different.

This statement has sent ripples of excitement through the music community, eager for any new offerings from the artist who, despite releasing albums sparingly, was known to be constantly recording. His contribution to the ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ soundtrack in 2019 is a testament to his ongoing creative output.

A Deep Creative Bond

Questlove and D’Angelo shared a profound creative partnership that began in the early 1990s, long before D’Angelo’s breakthrough with ‘Brown Sugar.’ Their collaboration reached its peak on D’Angelo’s seminal albums, ‘Voodoo’ (2000) and ‘Black Messiah’ (2014).

In a heartfelt essay for Rolling Stone, Questlove reflected on the final weeks of D’Angelo’s life, describing them as the most meaningful times in their friendship. He noted how, even without instruments, their communication was always rooted in music, and their deep conversations about life, past and present, were incredibly significant.

Remembering a Soulful Icon

D’Angelo’s legacy is one of unflinching, soulful Black music, deeply rooted in gospel but capable of seamlessly blending into hip-hop, R&B, rock, and folk. His presence is deeply missed by fans and peers alike. Fellow R&B artist Maxwell, who was initially slated for a Verzuz battle with D’Angelo, shared his condolences, stating that his own career moments wouldn’t have been possible without D’Angelo’s introduction to the world.