ROOTS
Roots of Channel Orange
The artists and genres Channel Orange came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Stevie Wonderartist
Marvin Gayeartist
Sly and the Family Stoneartist
Pink Floydartist
Jimi Hendrixartist
Shuggie Otisartist
Princeartist
D'AngeloartistMichael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, Billboard named him one of the greatest R&B artists, while Rolling Stone ranked him as one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2025, he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
Maxwellartist
Erykah Baduartist
The-Dreamartist