The singer, who has died aged 51, was credited with creating the album that became the genre's blueprint.

Singer known for tracks such as Brown Sugar and Untitled (How Does It Feel) died at home from pancreatic cancer

R&B icon D'Angelo, whose retro sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-'90s, has reportedly died following a battle with cancer.

Singer behind ‘Brown Sugar’ was a leading light in soul music

Acclaimed soul musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 as a result of pancreatic cancer