Questlove hinted that an unreleased D’Angelo project may soon see the light of day, sparking hope for new material.
Questlove teased the existence of unreleased music from the late D’Angelo while honoring funk icon Sly Stone at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend.
The Roots drummer and Oscar-winning filmmaker revealed the news during an interview with entertainment reporter Courtney Tezeno, following his tribute performance for Sly and the Family Stone.
When asked about unreleased tracks from D’Angelo, he responded with a knowing smile and said, “You’ll see soon.”
He added, “It’s always the sound of yesterday, but for the future. This record is no different.”
D’Angelo, who passed away in October 2025 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, left behind a legacy that reshaped modern R&B.
Albums like Voodoo and Black Messiah cemented his influence on neo-soul and Hip-Hop, and his death left a void in the music world.
Questlove featured D’Angelo in his latest documentary, Sly Lives, which explores the rise, fall and influence of Sly Stone.
The film follows Questlove’s acclaimed Summer of Soul and continues his deep dive into the lives of music legends.
The tribute concert brought together a powerhouse lineup including Stevie Wonder, Maxwell, Beck and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Together, they performed a medley of Sly and the Family Stone classics in celebration of the group’s Hall of Fame induction.
D’Angelo’s last album, Black Messiah, dropped in 2014. With Questlove’s remarks, there’s renewed hope that more of the Virginia-born artist’s work may soon emerge.
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