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I'm still so shocked by the sudden passing of Hip Hop pioneer /
Soul-R&B legend @theangiestone, who died in a fatal car crash on March 1. I'm sending my deepest condolences to her musical peers, family, friends, fans, and the band members who were traveling with her.
While saddened, I am also thankful for Angie for giving us four decades of deeply soulful, meaningful Black music, breaking barriers and shifting beauty standards for Black women in the music industry.
🎨Image 1 created by Naima Cochrane @naimagram, reposted from her @musicsermon
📸 Image 2 photograph by Kevin Goolsby.
Via Essence.com
The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress, leaves behind a rich musical legacy that shaped neo-soul and R&B.
In honor of her legacy, we’re taking a look back at her aspirational beauty moments.
Soul music has lost one of its most cherished voices. R&B Diva #AngieStone, the legendary singer, songwriter, and actress, passed away at the age of 63...
Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Angie Stone’s musical journey began in the late 1970s with the hip-hop trio #TheSequence. They were among the first female rap groups, making a significant mark with hits like “Funk You Up.” Transitioning to R&B, Stone became a member of #VerticalHold in the early 1990s, delivering the memorable track “Seems You’re Much Too Busy.”
Her solo career soared with the release of the 1999 album “Black Diamond,” featuring standout songs such as “No More Rain” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You.” Stone’s rich, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics were felt far and wide, earning her multiple Grammy nominations and a lasting influence in the neo-soul genre.
Beyond music, Stone showcased her versatility as an actress, appearing in televsion and film, including The Hot Chick (2002) and The Fighting Temptations (2003). She also made notable television appearances, including on Girlfriends, where she performed the sitcom’s theme song.
She also made notable television appearances, including on Girlfriends, where she performed the sitcom’s theme song. A beloved member of the ESSENCE family, Stone graced the cover of #ESSENCEmagazine in March 2003 and delivered unforgettable performances at the #ESSENCEFestival in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2007.
#AngieStone #RnBDiva
