Angie Stone Talks About Her ‘Dream’ Album, D’Angelo and More: ‘I Wanted to Quit’

Despite a resumé that includes a stint with Sugar Hill’s pioneering female rap trio Sequence (“Funk You Up”), two gold albums, three Grammy Awards nominations and creative collaborations with Angie Stone, “The Art of Love & War” 

“As a mom, I’m always ready to heal and love,” says Stone. “That intervention has brought about peace and a level of respect. I think we’re on our way to a great relationship.”

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In fact, Stone, Diamond and Michael, Stone’s teen son with D’Angelo, will be appearing together in the stage play Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child. A national run is scheduled to kick off in January 2016. Stone adds that Michael, whom she calls “an exceptional rapper,” has a distribution deal on the table as well.

Having survived the storm, Stone says Dream brought back how creating music is supposed to happen: “No pressure; just doing what you love to do. I’m ready to begin again.”

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