Angie Stone’s Music Pulled Us Through—And Now, She’s Gone. Angie Stone has passed, and somehow, it still doesn’t feel real. During one of my lowest
Angie Stone’s Music Pulled Us Through—And Now, She’s Gone.
Angie Stone has passed, and somehow, it still doesn’t feel real.
During one of my lowest valleys, her music became my guide, my comfort, my reassurance that I wasn’t alone. Her voice wrapped around my wounds like a balm, reminding me that healing was possible, that love—real love—required courage, and that even heartbreak had something to teach me.
Then, she came. A summer night. An outdoor concert. And I was there.
But I wasn’t alone.
Women stood in sandals and sundresses, swaying, singing, testifying. One look into their faces and I knew—her music had pulled them through a valley too. She wasn’t just an artist; she was a musical Auntie, a wise sister, a truth-teller in harmony.
Through her songs, she let us know:
You will get to the other side of the pain.
And if you are brave—if you honor every part of the journey, even the sorrow—you will emerge stronger, wiser, victorious.
Angie, you gave us more than music. You gave us a way through.
Rest well, and thank you. 💔🎶
Gwen McCrae the Funky Sensation
Like Angie Stone, her voice and style are also the foundation for hip-hop music.
I remember hearing Gwen heavily played on the radio as a child. That voice! Soulful. Strong. Powerful. Empowered. Sensual. (I didn’t realize that part until I was older.)
I did not see her perform on television because the surrounding adults would not let me. Her music was for “grown folks.”
The radio was more than enough. Gwen had the kind of voice that could guide you through the song whether you were gazing upon her beauty or not.
I am thankful for how she embraced her beauty, her voice, and her soulfulness and helped some of us to do the same.
May her soul now rest in power!
Roberta Flack: A Legacy of Elegance, Wisdom, and Soul
Another woman who laid the foundation for hip-hop music by way of The Fugees greatest hit song.
Roberta Flack didn’t just sing—she spoke to the soul. Her voice, smooth as velvet, carried stories of love, longing, and resilience. A Howard University scholar, she brought both brilliance and artistry to every note, every lyric, every moment she graced the stage.
Her presence was regal, her fashion effortless—a woman who wore her elegance as naturally as her melodies. Whether draped in flowing fabrics or adorned in timeless silhouettes, she exuded a quiet power, a sophistication that never demanded attention but always commanded it.
She gave us music that made us feel deeply, love fully, and reflect honestly. Roberta was grace, intellect, and soul wrapped in song.
Thank you for the music, the wisdom, and the legacy. Your voice still echoes. 🎶✨
