Excitement is mounting for D’Angelo’s upcoming album. Anyway, fans couldn’t be more thrilled. The R&B icon has been relatively quiet since his last release. But now there are solid signs that his return to the music scene is imminent.

Thanks to a recent interview with Raphael Saadiq, D’Angelo’s friend and collaborator. We now know that he is back in the studio and hard at work on fresh material.

Notably, this news has left music enthusiasts eager to see what D’Angelo has in store for his devoted audience.

During his appearance on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. Saadiq revealed that D’Angelo’s upcoming album is already taking shape.

Furthermore, he described D’Angelo as being in a great creative space. And he is excited about the direction his new project is heading.

Saadiq shared that D’Angelo has been working on six new pieces and is feeling more inspired than ever. He even urged Saadiq to contribute to one of the tracks, exclaiming…

“You gotta play bass on this. It’s got your name written all over it!’

Not only does this news signal D’Angelo’s return. But it also hints at a reunion of sorts.

One of the tracks featured on D’Angelo’s upcoming album is a previously recorded song by Lynwood Rose. A supergroup made up of D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, and Q-Tip.

Saadiq expressed excitement about the song. Moreover, he mentioned that it has aged well and maintains the signature funk and soul vibe that fans expect from D’Angelo.

He also shared that the group’s chemistry is still intact. Especially with all members contributing their talents to the track.

Fans have waited patiently since D’Angelo’s last album Black Messiah, dropped in 2014. That record came after a 14-year gap since his critically acclaimed Voodoo album. Which itself followed his 1995 debut. Brown Sugar.

With each release. D’Angelo has cemented his place as one of the most influential and innovative figures in R&B.

The anticipation surrounding D’Angelo’s new album is no different. Especially with fans eagerly awaiting another groundbreaking project.

Although D’Angelo has kept a low profile in recent years. He has still managed to stay relevant in the music world.

Moreover, he made a notable contribution to the soundtrack of the popular video game Red Dead Redemption 2 with his track Unshaken in 2018.

In 2023, he teamed up with JAY-Z on the song I Want You Forever. The track appeared on the as a sound for the movie The Book of Clarence.

Notably, the track was described by director Jeymes Samuel as nine minutes of soulful bliss. Hence it further solidified D’Angelo’s unique musical artistry.

Fans were also treated to a rare live performance in 2021 when D’Angelo took the stage at Harlem‘s Apollo Theater for the Verzuz series.

Breaking from the traditional battle format. He performed a set of his classic hits with guest appearances from…

Method Man, Redman, H.E.R., and trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

The performance, which was streamed online due to COVID-19 restrictions, only fueled the desire for new music from D’Angelo.

As the buzz around D’Angelo’s long-awaited project continues to grow. It’s clear that fans are in for something special.

With Raphael Saadiq confirming that D’Angelo is in a creative sweet spot. There’s little doubt that the project will deliver the soul, funk, and emotion that have become synonymous with his name.

After a decade of waiting. The return of D’Angelo is not just a musical comeback. It’s a reminder of his unmatched talent and his ability to craft music that stands the test of time.