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D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family confirmed. He was 51.

The Virginia-born artist was recognized for his distinctive raspy yet smooth vocal style and rose to mainstream prominence with the provocative music video for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," which featured him shirtless performing the song directly to camera.

D'Angelo's fusion of hip-hop, soul, and gospel became a defining sound of the neo-soul movement in the 1990s. His 1995 debut album "Brown Sugar" and 2000's "Voodoo" are considered landmark releases in the genre, with the latter earning him Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

Following "Voodoo," D'Angelo largely retreated from public view before returning in 2014 with