Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown; December 18, 1961 – March 1, 2025) was an American singer-songwriter, rapper, actress, and record producer. She was a pioneering figure in hip-hop as a member of The Sequence, the first female hip-hop group to achieve major recognition. Later, she became an influential neo-soul artist with a solo career marked by several albums, including her debut "Black Diamond" (1999) and hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You" from the album "Mahogany Soul" (2001). Stone also contributed as a songwriter to other artists, notably D'Angelo. She acted in films and TV as well and won multiple awards, including two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024. She died in 2025 at age 63 following a tragic vehicular accident.
Career Highlights
- Rose to fame in 1979 with The Sequence in hip-hop.
- Solo artist with gold-certified albums and hits blending soul, R&B, and neo-soul.
- Songwriter for prominent artists like D'Angelo.
- Acted in films such as "The Hot Chick" and appeared on television.
- Recognized as a key figure in the neo-soul movement.
Personal and Legacy
- Born in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Influential in expanding women's roles in hip-hop and soul music.
- Mother of one of D’Angelo’s children.
- Honored with awards and posthumous recognition, including induction into music halls of fame.
Angie Stone is remembered as a trailblazer in music whose voice and creativity left a lasting impact on hip-hop, neo-soul, and R&B.
