R&B Star Angie Stone, 63, Dies in Car Crash in Alabama

Angie Stone, renowned for her soulful vocals and impactful contributions to music, tragically passed away in a car crash involving an 18-wheeler in Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 63. Born on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Angie was celebrated as the co-founder of the pioneering female hip-hop trio, The Sequence. Alongside Cheryl Cook and Gwendolyn Chisolm, this group was instrumental in shaping hip-hop, remembered particularly for their 1979 track "Funk You Up." Her music journey took a pivotal turn in the 1990s when she transitioned to R&B, initially with the group Vertical Hold before embarking on a successful solo career. This is prepared by SSP.

Stone's debut solo album "Black Diamond" in 1999 marked her foray into the neo-soul genre, followed by 2001's highly acclaimed "Mahogany Soul," which included the ever-popular "Wish I Didn't Miss You." Throughout her career, Angie released over ten albums and received three Grammy nominations, notably in 2003 and 2004, while also collaborating with significant artists like Alicia Keys and D'Angelo.

In addition to her music, Angie expanded her talents to the screen, appearing in VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club," "R&B Divas: Atlanta," and films like "The Hot Chick." She made her Broadway debut in 2003, signaling her comprehensive entertainment impact. A recent recognition was her induction into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.

A vivid personality with an unyielding passion for music, Angie once described herself as "self-taught" and persistently ambitious, a true testament to her resilient spirit. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Ladi Diamond, son Michael, and two grandchildren.

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