Funkadelic (Part One)

Peace and Lovecast™ turns 4 on this day (February 11, 2026) also the birthdate of our beloved D’Angelo.Our recorded voices like lyrics are evidence of our consciousness and existence. So it’s only fitting to have faithful listeners of the Peace and Lovecast™ podcast record personal tributes to our Soulmate. As we collectively navigate this post D’Angelo world with our roses at half-staff, may you find peace in these beautiful reflections for our Brother turned Ancestor. Peace and love always,-OdelliaCreator/Host

Ode to a living legend, Charlie Hunter. The humble hybrid instrumentalist’s contributions to classics like Spanish Joint, The Root, and Greatdayndamornin’ on D’Angelo’s Voodoo album are nothing short of genius. In this episode Charlie Hunter takes us on a musical journey spanning the 1920s, 1990s and up to his most recent collaborations with emerging musicians.

For D'Angelo's 50th birthday, this special interview with fellow Virginia native, Michael Millions is being released from the vault. Michael Millions is a revered lyricist and music engineer from the same stomping ground as D'Angelo, Richmond, Virginia. He's the only artist from RVA (that we know of) who personally got his Brown Sugar samples approved directly from the legend himself. This interview will give insight into why he is so special!

In season 3's edition of "D'Angelo Taught Me" we embrace Niko VieilleAme, a rising vocalist and music producer from Newark, New Jersey. His "Telepathy" single took TikTok by storm and lead to the 2023 release of his long awaited debut EP "Umber". Listen to the Niko VieilleAme Essential's Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aag0stQXfYrp5rUWkmSVJ?si=9ac5a1d4b7c14aae

Enoch Armando King is a Georgia native who has acted in numerous films and at least eight theater companies. His movie credits include Uncle Drew, The Watson’s go to Birmingham, Drumline, The Fighting Temptations, and Madea’s Family Reunion. He has also appeared on TV with Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, BET’s Let’s Stay Together, and various commercials. His most recent roles include The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson, Till (the Emmett Till Movie) and of course we had to discuss his role as D'Angelo or "Man" in the final season of the Atlanta FX TV series.

Influenced by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and the Delta blues of the 1920s, Rocco DeLuca is a self-taught musician from California. His sound has been described as raw, confessional and bluesy with a brooding and ethereal tone. He has released collaborative and solo albums, scored a number of films and there is one soundtrack in particular that is the reason for this discussion, the soundtrack for Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 video game, featuring artists like Willie Nelson, Rhiannon Giddens and D'Angelo.

In part two of this season finale episode 2x Grammy-winning songwriter and vocalist Kendra Foster talks about how she went from Tallahassee, Florida to working with D'Angelo as a member of the Vanguard. She also reveals her favorite song on the Black Messiah album (yes, it's one that she co-wrote) and what's next in her funkadelic musical journey.

The incomparable Kendra Foster, 2x Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, and member of  PFunk Allstars with George Clinton as well as D'Angelo and the Vanguard, helps close season 2 with a funkadelic vibe. In this episode Ms. Foster talks about everything from the eclectic mix of musical influences on her artistry, to her unique experience in the music industry, and her impressive song writing credits including 8 of the 12 songs on the Black Messiah album.

The conversation expands to consider how the combination of vocal sound, timbre and rhythmic placement can take music to a level beyond lyrics. Ethnomusicologist, Loren Kajikawa also shares whether his thoughts have evolved since his academic article — D'Angelo's Voodoo Technology: African Cultural Memory and the Ritual of Popular Music Consumption was published a decade ago, and touches on the influence of the late producer, J Dilla in D'Angelo's Voodoo technology.

Class is in session with musicologist, Loren Kajikawa who breaks down his academic article — D'Angelo's Voodoo Technology: African Cultural Memory and the Ritual of Popular Music Consumption (Black Music Research Journal, 2012). This episode explores the musical aesthetics of the Voodoo album that help to invoke a sense of ritual through rhythm, sensuality, and spirituality.