Since D’Angelo came in the game in 1994, he’s drawn comparisons to Prince. He has has cited Prince as one of his main musical influences and the reason why he sought to play every instrument on his debut album Brown Sugar. Like Prince, his ability to meld soul and funk, sexuality and sensuality, is a rare talent that many artists do not have. Plus, his emotional tribute on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is proof enough that he deserves to be called upon.
