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5 Facts About D'Angelo's Voodoo Grammy Win

  1. Voodoo won the Grammy for Best R&B Album. The win recognized an album already considered a defining moment for neo-soul.

  2. The album was D’Angelo’s second studio release. It followed his 1995 debut Brown Sugar and took five years to complete.

  3. Voodoo featured a raw, live-instrument sound. D’Angelo recorded most tracks with his band in a single room, rejecting polished production.

  4. The album’s critical acclaim was immediate. It earned a 9.5 rating from Pitchfork and was named one of the best albums of 2000 by multiple outlets.

  5. The Grammy win came during a competitive year. Voodoo beat out albums by R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, and Joe.

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