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It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you, without a dope mix to step to.... Howdy Listeners Hope all is well in your worlds D'Angelo over the last 20 years is an artist, which for some reason, I've let other peoples opinions affect mine, good or bad. When Brown Sugar dropped 20 years ago I loved it, one of my favourite albums of the 90's. When Voodoo dropped, I liked it but didn't get caught up in the hyperbole ( had our first baby on the way, life was hectic, maybe that had something to do with it, I blame Busta THERE'S ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT !! ) Then came the 14 year wait for Black Messiah, released at the back end of 2014. Was this going to be on some Phantom Menace level of disappointment or was it going to be a triumphant homecoming ? Again the hyperbole made me sceptical but I'd be lying if I said I didn't like the album a lot. How do I feel 9 months later though ? Like turned to love and the album is still in steady rotation. Also got to see him live this year at the Apollo in Manchester. I was listening to BM in the car with my eldest son, asked him what he thought of the album ? He replied "Really good !" Told him he was doing a show in Manchester and would he fancy going ( his first concert was Prince the previous year ) and enthusiastic "yes !" followed. It was a great show ( met my boys the Soul Twins there too, you should check their podcast, its ace ! ), D is a great performer, a real class act and the band were tight, and my son loved it. D'Angelo is old school but still remains very relevant, without trying to pander to current fads unlike some I could mention Anyways, briefly back to Voodoo, once I'd booked the tickets I thought i should refamiliarise myself with his back catalogue. Brown Sugar still banged, and then Voodoo came on......and I realised I'd love it all along, it felt like meeting an old friend that I'd lost touched with, and that basically what inspired the mix. Its album tracks, remixes and the odd guest spot. Something for the avid fan and casual listener I think Anyways with foither ado's, please enjoy VANGUARD : THE MUSIC OF D'ANGELO mixed by AllyAl tracklist The Charade Playa Playa She's Always In My Hair 1000 Deaths Spanish Joint Betray My Heart Brown Sugar ( Da Beatminerz Rmx ft Kool G Rap ) Brown Sugar ( Soul Inside 808 Mix AllyAl Edit ) Lady ( Just Tha Beat Mix ft AZ ) Feel Like Makin' Love Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes of Mine ( Jay Dee Rmx ) Tell Me ft D'Angelo - Slum Village The Line Alright So Far To Go ft Common & D'Angelo - J Dilla Prayer Chicken Grease Devil's Pie Cold World ( RZA mix Ft D'Angelo & Inspektah Deck ) - GZA One Mo'Gin Really Love Jonz In My Bonz Africa Untitled ( How Does It Feel ) Another Life All comments welcomed