American Songwriter

How the Soul Band Hot Chocolate Concocted a Song That Became a Hit Not Once, Not Twice, but Three Times

"You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate wasn't satisfied with one go-round as a hit. It kept reviving and doing more chart damage.

How a duo who never intended to be a real band had a 1980 hit that changed prog for ever

When an experimental project escaped from the studio in 1980, no one could have predicted the consequences for both prog and ...

D’Angelo, Groundbreaking R&B Artist, Dies at 51

D’Angelo, the groundbreaking R&B artist who helped define the neo-soul movement across decades despite his reclusive nature, ...
Denver Westword

R&B and Neo Soul Pioneer D’Angelo Has Passed at Age 51

Multiple Grammy Award winner D'Angelo, known for three timeless albums, has died. He was one of our greatest artists.

D’Angelo’s death continues heartbreaking year for R&B world. Here’s who we have lost

The R&B world was rocked Tuesday by the news that legendary singer D’Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51. From icons to stars gone far too young, it has been a ...

R&B world rocked as another iconic singer dies. Here’s who we lost in 2025

The R&B world has been rocked by tragedy in 2025, and another legendary singer has now joined the list of those lost. From icons to stars gone far too young, it has been a heartbreaking year. The ...