Imani Archer, ​daughter ​of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist D’angelo, has released​ the⁤ song “Surreal” as she grieves, according ‍to BET.

Archer shared with BET that “Surreal” was written before her father’s passing. she initially penned the ​song, which explores the theme of loss, ⁢in ⁢July 2023.‍ She debated whether to release it after his​ death.

“God can be ​very funny sometimes,” Archer told BET. “I wrote this song in July,and I submitted ⁤it over a month ago,and it ⁤was supposed to ⁢come out ⁤irrespective.”

About “Surreal”

The song “Surreal” ‍delves into the emotional ​complexities of ‌losing someone close. ​Archer’s decision to release it despite her grief highlights the‌ power ⁤of art as a means⁣ of processing and expressing difficult emotions. The song was submitted for ⁣release more⁤ than ‍a month before D’Angelo’s death, indicating it wasn’t specifically written *about* his passing,⁤ but⁢ its⁣ themes resonate deeply ⁢in the wake of the tragedy.

D’Angelo’s Passing

D’angelo, whose full name is Michael Eugene Archer, died on February 2, 2024, at the ​age of⁣ 55. ⁣ ​The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. he was known for his neo-soul sound ​and‍ critically acclaimed albums like Brown Sugar (1995) and Voodoo (2000).