Angie Stone is a distinguished American singer, songwriter, and actress whose sultry, rich voice and deeply felt performances have garnered her a loyal following in the realms of R&B, soul, and neo-soul. Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone first gained modest fame as a member of the hip hop trio The Sequence before embarking on a solo career that would eventually earn her critical acclaim and commercial success.

Angie Stone's music resonates with the themes of love, empowerment, and resilience, drawing on her gospel roots while also incorporating elements of funk, jazz, and hip hop. Her breakthrough came with the release of her 1999 debut solo album "Black Diamond," which featured the hit single "No More Rain (In This Cloud)," and firmly established Stone as a defining voice in the neo-soul genre. Over the years, she has released a string of successful albums, including "Mahogany Soul," "Stone Love," and more recently “Dream” and "Full Circle." With a career spanning several decades, Stone's legacy is marked by her velvet-toned voice and earnest storytelling, as evidenced on anniversary editions of beloved tracks like “Life Story” and “Everyday,” as well as through creative reinterpretations such as “Love T.K.O. (Re-Recorded - Sped Up)." Her work has not only impacted the music industry but has also crossed over into other forms of entertainment, showcasing her multifaceted talent.

Genres

Contemporary R&b

Neo Soul

R&b

Urban Contemporary

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Latest Release

Wish I Didn't Miss You (Re-Recorded) [Acapella] - Single

Angie Stone

Single - Released June 13, 2023