Following the death of D’Angelo, who died on Tuesday , Oct. 14, at the age of 51 after battling cancer, artists across the world paid tribute to the revered trailblazer. Beyoncé was among those honoring his legacy, writing a poignant message in remembrance of his work.

We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry,” she penned on her website . “You were the pioneer of Neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you.”

D’Angelo’s three solo albums — his debut Brown Sugar , 2000’s Voodoo , and 2014’s Black Messiah — all garnered critical praise and reached the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart, with Voodoo taking Number One. The LP’s single, “ Untitled (How Does

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