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Roya News
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
Angie Stone, R&B singer, dies in tragic accident at 63
Angie Stone, 63, the celebrated soul and R&B singer known for hits such as 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)' and 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' tragically passed away Saturday morning in a vehicle accident. Stone was returning to Atlanta, Georgia, after a performance in Mobile, Alabama, when the accident occurred while she was traveling in a Sprinter van with nine others. Details regarding the condition of the other passengers involved in the collision have not been disclosed at this time. 'Angie Stone's voice and spirit will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched,' her spokeswoman stated. 'Details regarding memorial services will be announced by the family in due course.' Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone launched her four-decade career in the entertainment industry in the late 1970s as a member of The Sequence, one of the pioneering female rap groups known for their hit 'Funk You Up.' She later transitioned into neo-soul and R&B, releasing acclaimed albums such as 'Black Diamond' in 1999 and 'Mahogany Soul' in 2001. In a 2020 interview with 'The Breakfast Club,' Stone reflected on her diverse career and her ability to thrive across various musical genres before it became commonplace for artists to achieve crossover success. 'I was self-taught. I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was ambitious,' she expressed. 'It's having that bug that says, 'I'm a rubber band. You can stretch me, but I won't pop. I'm going to always do me.'' Stone received her first Grammy nomination for the track 'More Than a Woman' from her album 'Mahogany Soul,' recognized in the best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal category. Her song 'U-Haul' from her 2004 album 'Stone Love' earned her a nomination for best female R&B vocal performance. In 2007, she received her final Grammy nod for the song 'Baby' from her album 'The Art of Love & War.' In addition to her music career, Stone was also an accomplished actress, boasting over 40 screen credits. She appeared in notable television shows such as 'Girlfriends,' for which she sang the theme song, and 'Moesha,' as well as films like 'The Hot Chick,' 'Scary Movie V,' and 'Ride Along.' She had one project in post-production, titled 'Abused.' Just weeks prior to her passing, Stone shared her thoughts on her career and future projects in a heartfelt social media post. 'I've been in the game for 50 years. My first solo album is 25 years old. I've put in a lot of work over the years,' she wrote on Instagram. 'God gave me this gift, and I have shared it with the world. Even at this point, I am asking my creator what is next because I have so much more to give.'
New York Times
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer Turned Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 63
Angie Stone, a hip-hop pioneer in the late 1970s with the Sequence, one of the first all-female rap groups, who later switched gears as a solo R&B star with hits like 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)' and 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' died on Saturday in Montgomery, Ala. She was 63. Her agent, Deborah Champagne, said she died in a hospital after being involved in a car crash following a performance. Alongside musicians like Erykah Badu, Macy Gray and Lauryn Hill, Ms. Stone was part of the neo-soul movement of the late 1990s and 2000s, which blended traditional soul with contemporary R&B, pop and jazz fusion. Her first album, 'Black Diamond' (1999), was certified gold, as was her sophomore effort, 'Mahogany Soul' (2001). A prolific songwriter with a sultry alto voice, Ms. Stone specialized in songs that combined laid-back tempos with layered instrumentation and vocals. 'Angie Stone will stand proud alongside Lauryn Hill as a songwriter, producer and singer with all the props in place to become a grande dame of the R&B world in the next decade,' Billboard magazine wrote in 1999. By then, Ms. Stone was an industry veteran — not only as a singer, but also as a songwriter for, and collaborator with, some of her era's biggest acts. She first emerged as a member of the Sequence, which she formed in 1978 with Cheryl Cook and Gwendolyn Chisolm. It was the first female group signed to Sugar Hill Records, the label that put rap on the map with the single 'Rapper's Delight' (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang. The trio lasted only a few years, but in that time it released several seminal rap singles, including 'Funk You Up' (1979) and 'Funky Sound (Tear the Roof Off)' (1981), which have been sampled by Ice Cube, En Vogue, Dr. Dre and other artists. Ms. Stone then spent more than a decade as a songwriter, backup singer and band member for prominent acts like Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz and D'Angelo. She was busy, and successful, but she found the anonymity of working behind the scenes frustrating. 'I knew it wasn't my talent, because everybody wanted a piece of me for something,' she told The Los Angeles Times in 2000. 'After a while, I started to feel used. I thought, 'If I'm good enough to help Mary, and to do this and that, what is the problem?'' Part of the issue was timing. Ms. Stone had been a member of two R&B acts, Vertical Hold and Devox, in the early 1990s, but their sound was considered out of sync with the mainstream. It was only after breakout hits by the likes of Ms. Hill and Ms. Badu later that decade that Ms. Stone received the attention she thought she deserved. 'I really think that I was ahead of my time," she told The Associated Press in 1999. 'My music caught up to time, or time caught up to my music.' Angela Laverne Brown was born on Dec. 18, 1961, in Columbia, S.C. She started singing at an early age at her church, where her father, Bobby Williams, a lawyer's assistant, was part of a gospel quartet. Her mother, Iona (Brown) Williams, was a hospital technician. In 1979, Ms. Stone, Ms. Cook and Ms. Chisolm sneaked backstage at a concert in Columbia where Sylvia Robinson, a founder of Sugar Hill Records, was seated. They auditioned then and there, and Ms. Robinson, impressed, said she would sign them to her label. They moved to New York and began recording. Ms. Stone's marriage to Rodney Stone, who performed under the stage name Lil' Rodney C with the rap group Funky Four Plus One, ended in divorce. She is survived by her daughter from that marriage, Diamond Stone; a son from her relationship with D'Angelo, Michael D'Angelo Archer II; and two grandchildren. Ms. Stone had Type 2 diabetes, and she spoke openly about her efforts to lose weight. In 2006, she appeared on the television show 'Celebrity Fit Club,' losing 18 pounds over the course of the season. She branched out into acting in the 2000s, with roles in 'The Hot Chick' (2002), with Rob Schneider; 'The Fighting Temptations' (2003), with Cuba Gooding Jr.; and 'Ride Along' (2014), with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. Onstage, she appeared as the prison matron Mama Morton in the Broadway production of 'Chicago' in 2003. She also had small roles in several TV series, including 'Girlfriends,' starring Tracee Ellis Ross, for which she sang the opening theme. Ms. Stone recorded 10 studio albums, most recently 'Love Language' (2023). Among the 11 tracks is 'Old Thang Back,' which features her son, who performs under the name Swayvo Twain.
CNN
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63
Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)' and 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN. Stone was 63. After performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Stone was with nine people traveling to Atlanta, Georgia in a Sprinter van when the accident occurred, according to her representative. Details on others injured in the collision were not immediately available. 'Angie Stone's voice and spirit will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched,' a statement from her spokeswoman read. 'Details regarding memorial services will be announced by the family in due course.' Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone's four-decade career in entertainment began in the late '70s as a member of The Sequence, a pioneering female rap group behind the hit 'Funk You Up.' She later moved on to neo-soul and R&B music as a solo artist with albums including 'Black Diamond' in 1999 and 'Mahogany Soul' in 2001. In a 2020 interview with 'The Breakfast Club,' Stone talked about her early career aspirations and ability to succeed in several musical genres before it became more common for artists to build crossover appeal. 'I was self-taught. I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was ambitious,' Stone said. 'It's having that bug that say, 'I'm a rubber band. You can stretch me but I won't pop. I'm going to always do me.'' She was nominated for her first Grammy for a track off 'Mahogany Soul' titled 'More Than a Woman' in the best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal category. In 2004, her track 'U-Haul' – off her third solo album 'Stone Love' – was nominated for best female R&B vocal performance. Her final Grammy nod came in 2007 for her song 'Baby,' off her fourth solo album 'The Art of Love & War.' Stone was also an actress with just over 40 screen credits. She appeared in notable titles including the TV shows 'Girlfriends,' for which she sang the theme song, 'Moesha' starring Brandy Norwood, and films like 'The Hot Chick,' 'Scary Movie V' and 'Ride Along.' She had one project in post-production, a film titled 'Abused.' Just weeks ago, Stone reflected on her career and the work she was still planning on creating in a post on social media. 'I've been in the game for 50 years. My first solo album is 25 years old. I've put in a lot of work over the years,' Stone wrote on Instagram. 'God gave me this gift and I have shared it with the world. Even at this point I am asking my creator what is next because I have so much more to give.' Angie Stone is survived by her son, Michael D'Angelo Archer II, whom she shared with fellow singer D'Angelo. Michael, also known by his stage name Swayvo Twain, is also a recording artist. This story has been updated with additional information.
CNN
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63
Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)' and 'Wish I Didn't Miss You,' died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN. Stone was 63. After performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Stone was with nine people traveling to Atlanta, Georgia in a Sprinter van when the accident occurred, according to her representative. Details on others injured in the collision were not immediately available. 'Angie Stone's voice and spirit will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched,' a statement from her spokeswoman read. 'Details regarding memorial services will be announced by the family in due course.' Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone's four-decade career in entertainment began in the late '70s as a member of The Sequence, a pioneering female rap group behind the hit 'Funk You Up.' She later moved on to neo-soul and R&B music as a solo artist with albums including 'Black Diamond' in 1999 and 'Mahogany Soul' in 2001. In a 2020 interview with 'The Breakfast Club,' Stone talked about her early career aspirations and ability to succeed in several musical genres before it became more common for artists to build crossover appeal. 'I was self-taught. I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was ambitious,' Stone said. 'It's having that bug that say, 'I'm a rubber band. You can stretch me but I won't pop. I'm going to always do me.'' She was nominated for her first Grammy for a track off 'Mahogany Soul' titled 'More Than a Woman' in the best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal category. In 2004, her track 'U-Haul' – off her third solo album 'Stone Love' – was nominated for best female R&B vocal performance. Her final Grammy nod came in 2007 for her song 'Baby,' off her fourth solo album 'The Art of Love & War.' Stone was also an actress with just over 40 screen credits. She appeared in notable titles including the TV shows 'Girlfriends,' for which she sang the theme song, 'Moesha' starring Brandy Norwood, and films like 'The Hot Chick,' 'Scary Movie V' and 'Ride Along.' She had one project in post-production, a film titled 'Abused.' Just weeks ago, Stone reflected on her career and the work she was still planning on creating in a post on social media. 'I've been in the game for 50 years. My first solo album is 25 years old. I've put in a lot of work over the years,' Stone wrote on Instagram. 'God gave me this gift and I have shared it with the world. Even at this point I am asking my creator what is next because I have so much more to give.' Angie Stone is survived by her son, Michael D'Angelo Archer II, whom she shared with fellow singer D'Angelo. Michael, also known by his stage name Swayvo Twain, is also a recording artist. This story has been updated with additional information.
