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"Brown Sugar" is a song by American R&B artist D'Angelo. It was released as the first single from his debut studio album, which was also called "Brown Sugar," in 1995. D'Angelo co-wrote the song with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, a member of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. The song was a big hit and one of D'Angelo's most well-known songs. It showed his mix of soul, R&B, funk, and jazz styles.
"Brown Sugar" is characterized by its smooth, sensual vibe, with D'Angelo's soulful vocals and the infectious groove of the instrumental arrangement. The song's lyrics metaphorically correlate a woman's appeal and sweetness to brown sugar, expressing desire and adoration. The song's pleasing and personal style fascinated listeners, making D'Angelo a star figure in the neo-soul movement of the mid-1990s.
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