Episode two explores the creation of "Voodoo," the album D'Angelo spent three years perfecting at Electric Lady Studios with Questlove. Released in January two thousand, it debuted at number one with its revolutionary behind-the-beat groove and organic sound. The "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" video made D'Angelo a massive sex symbol, but audiences objectified him during performances, devastating the artist who saw music as sacred ministry. This trauma led to alcoholism, weight gain, and a fourteen-year retreat from music. Between two thousand and two thousand fourteen, D'Angelo struggled with the burden of Black genius, perfectionism, and identity, making only occasional appearances while fans wondered if he would ever return to recording.
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