Markola Williams October 14, 2025 D’Angelo: The Soul of a Generation Early Life Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world as D’Angelo, was born on February 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia. From a young age, his deep connection to music was undeniable. He grew up surrounded by gospel and soul, as his father was a Pentecostal minister. This early exposure to spiritual and expressive music helped shape the foundation of his artistic style. By his teenage years, D’Angelo was alre