Toray (Tore)

Veteran music journalist with bylines in Rolling Stone, The Village Voice and Vibe; long-time chronicler of R&B and neo-soul who reported on D'Angelo and the Soulquarians in the 1990s.

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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 12min

Remembering D’Angelo, A Classicist Who Moved Us Forward

Toray, a veteran music journalist known for his insights into R&B and neo-soul, joins Joseph Patel, a journalist and documentary producer who interviewed D'Angelo. They explore D'Angelo's unique journey, discussing the groundbreaking sound of 'Brown Sugar' and the evolution in 'Voodoo.' The duo reflects on the vulnerability faced by Black artists, D'Angelo's enigmatic interview style, and his collaboration with Questlove. Memorable stories from their interviews reveal D'Angelo's brilliance, while Joseph highlights the political resonance of 'Black Messiah.'

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