Angie Stone’s impact on R&B and neo-soul is unmatched. From her days in The Sequence to her classic solo hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” she helped shape the sound of an era. Her rich, husky vocals and heartfelt songwriting made her one of the most beloved voices in soul music.
As the world remembers her legacy, a tribute featuring some of the artists who walked alongside her—whether as collaborators, contemporaries or artists she influenced—would be the perfect send-off. Here’s a look at 10 artists who could bring the house down in her honor.
Jill Scott (“Wish I Didn’t Miss You”)
Jill Scott and Angie Stone were two of neo-soul’s most powerful voices, both blending poetry and raw emotion into their music. Scott’s ability to pour her soul into a performance would make her version of “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” absolutely gut-wrenching. She’d bring that signature mix of heartbreak and empowerment that made Stone’s music so relatable.
India.Arie (“Brotha”)
Stone and India.Arie shared a deep love for uplifting messages and rich, organic soul sounds. “Brotha” would be a perfect fit for India.Arie, whose soothing voice and acoustic sensibilities would take the song’s already powerful tribute to Black men to new heights.
Erykah Badu [No More Rain (In This Cloud)”]
If there’s one person who could take an Angie Stone song and flip it into something completely unexpected, it’s Erykah Badu. She’d turn “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” into an ethereal, hypnotic experience, blending her signature cosmic energy with the song’s message of resilience and healing.
Anthony Hamilton (“Pissed Off”)
Nobody does soul-stirring, gritty R&B quite like Anthony Hamilton. He and Stone shared a deep appreciation for blending gospel with old-school soul, so “Pissed Off” would be a no-brainer for him. He’d bring that signature Southern grit to a song about moving on from heartbreak.
D’Angelo (Heaven Help” or “Everyday”)
D’Angelo and Angie Stone go way back as they share a son—she even played a key role in his early career. His raspy, church-rooted vocals would be a perfect fit for “Heaven Help” or “Everyday,” two songs filled with the kind of deep soul and raw emotion that both he and Stone embodied.
Musiq Soulchild (“More Than a Woman”)
Musiq Soulchild’s conversational, laid-back delivery would be a great match for “More Than a Woman,” a song that balances smooth grooves with deep emotion. He has that easygoing, soulful touch that would keep the tribute warm and full of love.
Jazmine Sullivan (“Holding Back the Years”)
If there’s an artist from the current generation of R&B divas who could match the sheer emotion in Angie Stone’s music, it’s Jazmine Sullivan. Her powerhouse vocals would take “Holding Back the Years” to another level, pouring pain and passion into every note. Expect chills.
Bilal (“Time of the Month”)
Bilal’s fearless approach to soul music would make him the perfect artist to tackle “Time of the Month.” His ability to experiment with vocal textures and take a song to unexpected places would make for a stunning tribute, one that honored Stone’s willingness to push boundaries.
Ms. Lauryn Hill (“I Wasn’t Kidding”)
Lauryn Hill and Stone both helped bridge hip-hop and soul in their own ways, so seeing her pay tribute would be a moment. She could take “I Wasn’t Kidding” and add her signature blend of rap, soul and raw storytelling (that Stone also embodied), making it deeply personal and deeply moving.
Alicia Keys (“I Wasn’t Kidding”)
Alicia Keys has always had a deep love for neo-soul, and her piano-driven approach would bring something special to “Easier Said Than Done.” With her ability to strip a song down to its rawest form, she’d turn it into a heartfelt, emotional moment. Stone and Keys shared many moments in the early 2000s as both were signed to J Records.
