“Neo-soul” as a movement wouldn’t be where it is without D’Angelo. But D’Angelo would probably be a very different musician had he not heard Prince at age five and nurtured a long-standing appreciation for gospel greats like Robert Blair and The Pilgrim Jubilees. His restless curiosity and appreciation of musicianship transform the soul, funk, and gospel titans who make up his artistic touchstones into leaping-off points.