D’Angelo’s Daughter Imani Releases Song In His Honor
- 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.
- "I wrote this song in July,and I submitted it over a month ago,and it was supposed to come out irrespective."
Imani Archer Releases “Surreal” Following Father D’Angelo‘s Death
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).