5 Ways Questlove Shaped D'Angelo's Voodoo

  1. Questlove played drums on the album, providing the rhythmic backbone for its loose, organic sound.
  2. He co-produced the record with D’Angelo, helping to craft its dense, analog-heavy production.
  3. Questlove encouraged the use of live instrumentation over digital samples, giving Voodoo its warm, human feel.
  4. He helped manage the chaotic, free-form recording sessions, keeping the sprawling project on track.
  5. His deep knowledge of funk and soul history influenced the album’s groove-based arrangements.