I remember in an interview with Ahmir, he said that Playa Playa was ment to be on the space jam soundtrack but the warner bros reps got the shits from how it sounded so they chose "I found my smile again" which was a left over from the brown sugar album. It's funny cause playa playa's lyrics actually relate to basketball haha both work well though.
I remember I had this on repeat as a kid when I was about to go to sleep. Still doesn't fail lol. Best song to play on a sunset driving or just chillin lol
@GODLeeBarnes many reasons many run ins with the law and recovering from drug addition. He appeared in a few songs in recent years and is currently making new music.
He also recently made a offical twitter page @RealDangelo or search the name Michael Archer ( D' angelo real name)
@purplelove010 Dude was pressured to slim down and become more muscular as a better image for himself, to boost record sales, gain more interest etc. Poor dude. If people realised it wasn't his looks that made the voice, he probably wouldn't be in the hellhole he landed himself in.
In saying that, I hope this cat is out there planning a comeback. Music needs him.
@lanigirod i didn't say i was perfect i was just saying that i don't see how someone could have all that good talent and then the next day they are caught up in a big mess! so please don't reply to my comment saying that i must be perfect just because i don't understand how messed up a person's life can be after being famous!
how many people's lives are great one day and decent the next...especially when you add FAME in the equation? you're not perfect...you must be famous however... please publish your manual to fame and fortune. i'll be the first in line to burn...i mean...buy it...
@SoulOfTheSouth OMG I was in the 4th grade too but I had a boom box w/ cd, radio & tape. I had this on CD we was done w/ those worsem ass tapes by 95. lol
@chakazulu87 Yep. LOL. I hate when people thats older than us say that our age group don't know nothin about music that came out in the 90's but the thing is we were there to experience and understand everything that was goin on around us. I guess cause older people always forget how old we are. Its not we're 18, 17 or 16. It was not like we were born yesterday straight out the womb. In 1992, i was in kindergarden, I use to watch Yo MTV Raps before it canceled in '95 & The Arsenio Hall Show.
@SoulOfTheSouth Probably because (although there are exceptions and I'm hoping you are one of those) youngsters tend to come with an "I know everything" mentality when in fact all they really know is what they are exposed to in the mainstream, which, if you know anything about Black music and Hip hop in particular is not really where the true talent lies. Many youngsters also have this urge to justify their superiority over what's gone before, usually justified by music sales or popularity.
Is he touring, or is he still in trouble? I watched a youtube clip of him doing this song live at a jazz festival not long ago with a full and funky band (amazing drummer!). This version is unreal - and not in a good way. I mean it feels like plastic. He has such a pretty voice! Why can't we hear it?
Is he touring, or is he still in trouble? I watched a youtube clip of him doing this song live at a jazz festival not long ago with a full and funky band (amazing drummer!). This version is unreal - and not in a good way. I mean it feels like plastic. He has such a pretty voice! Why can't we hear it?
Wow look at that children, this is the amazing D'angelo, he composed music back during a time when music was still good... his talent is proof children!
once again i think that d'angelo sold his soul to the baphomet and he wants it back where is the album? james river which the river that willie lynch stood next to giving his infamous letter about my people regardless there is no one can touch him when he is focused and creating music today
"REAL MUSIC".....i mean, what else is there left to say? because of songs like this, i refuse to listen to the radio......just bump my ipod. the dude is a vocal genius.
"REA MUSIC".....i mean, what else is there left to say? because of songs like this, i refuse to listen to the radio......just bump my ipod. the dude is a vocal genius.
@2009IceCold I think so. He had a style that noone alse had at the time. And no one else has been able to replicate it since then. Although alot of people have tried.
I remember when I got space jam on video in ;97 and I would rewind the credits to hear this song, along with Monica ''For You I will,'' and R.Kelly ''I Believe I Can Fly.'' Space Jam had the best soundtrack EVER!!
@TonyGonzo1988 thank you!!!!! the soundtrack to my childhood. Especially this song! I just wanna cry when I hear it because events of my childhood flash before my eyes like a cheesy movie. We grow up so fast yall. Enjoy being a little kid cause it goes by so fast.
Ayyye!!! This brings bacc toooo many memories!!! I used 2 rewind the closing credits of space jam over-n-over-n-over...juz 2 jam 2 this song...drummin on the sofa pillows-n-sh!t...lol
I fell in love with this song at the end of the Space Jam movie as the credits were rolling. I was like, "Whoa!" That is BEAUTIFUL. I could never tire of hearing this song.
Sounds pretty gay this guy needs to get this song madeover completely, its sounds like shit... Im suprised congress hasnt sign legislation banning music of this type... taking it up the ass is what he sounds like he is dealing with when he sings, thats really gross. sounds like a taker
I luv this song man! just by listening to this song and watching Space Jam, a movie that has to do with Michael Jordan and a bunch of Looney Tune characters playing basketball, you'll never think they'll fit together. But I'm lovin' it, such a strange but cool matchup.
This hold its own weight even in time right now when music is as wack as ever, this track smell like cut grass, and bbq sauce...feels like what, '97 this join came out, brown sugar & voodoo still must have classic, classic albums...good lookin on the post chose
TRULY BLESSED TALENT!!!!!!
66josiah 7 months ago
I see some people calling him R&B jesus.. You'll explain me since when Soul music = R&B ..
bdubeau 7 months ago
@bdubeau r and b is supposes to be rhythm and blues and thats supposed to come form the soul so...
PrincessAmandaTV 7 months ago
I remember in an interview with Ahmir, he said that Playa Playa was ment to be on the space jam soundtrack but the warner bros reps got the shits from how it sounded so they chose "I found my smile again" which was a left over from the brown sugar album. It's funny cause playa playa's lyrics actually relate to basketball haha both work well though.
brodestar93 8 months ago
I had this soundtrack... it was dope from start to finish.
greyskies808 8 months ago
check out Ebrahim's cover. It's so... I have no words.
MrDeejaymonkey 8 months ago 52
yes he did... works like a charm- always! i miss dat nicca! come back d!!!
fukkboii 8 months ago
2 people lost there smile....
chocolatelove21 8 months ago
2 people havent found their smiles
NYspitfire 8 months ago 2
So sad he mad a song about the devil's pie, then turned around and took a slice. I hope he finds peace, gets clean and returns. His fans are waiting.
amelie831 8 months ago 2
Intro reminds me of Prince-Diamonds and Pearls. Love this song and D
brodestar93 8 months ago
i remember this at the end of Space Jam it's beautiful!
miss09lauren 8 months ago
I remember I had this on repeat as a kid when I was about to go to sleep. Still doesn't fail lol. Best song to play on a sunset driving or just chillin lol
MrJjfranklin2 9 months ago
Anyone know the reason for his hiatus?
GODLeeBarnes 9 months ago
@GODLeeBarnes many reasons many run ins with the law and recovering from drug addition. He appeared in a few songs in recent years and is currently making new music.
He also recently made a offical twitter page @RealDangelo or search the name Michael Archer ( D' angelo real name)
ouuyy 9 months ago
Listening to this helped me find my smile too !
DolceVita 9 months ago
Love this tune!
bolder2009 9 months ago
That Space Jam was a "Nice" Soundtrack! Classic Cut from D'Angelo, Method Man, Monica to name a few!!
smiggyball 10 months ago
this guy had it going for him back then but now he is so messed up that its not even funny! how do you go from hot looking to hot mess!
purplelove010 10 months ago
@purplelove010 Dude was pressured to slim down and become more muscular as a better image for himself, to boost record sales, gain more interest etc. Poor dude. If people realised it wasn't his looks that made the voice, he probably wouldn't be in the hellhole he landed himself in.
In saying that, I hope this cat is out there planning a comeback. Music needs him.
Amenaphis02 9 months ago 4
@purplelove010
you must be perfect...if you are then please post the formula...
also don't worry bout D...take care of yourself...
lanigirod 8 months ago
@lanigirod i didn't say i was perfect i was just saying that i don't see how someone could have all that good talent and then the next day they are caught up in a big mess! so please don't reply to my comment saying that i must be perfect just because i don't understand how messed up a person's life can be after being famous!
purplelove010 8 months ago
@purplelove010
how many people's lives are great one day and decent the next...especially when you add FAME in the equation? you're not perfect...you must be famous however... please publish your manual to fame and fortune. i'll be the first in line to burn...i mean...buy it...
lanigirod 8 months ago
@purplelove010 RITE WHAT A MESS..LOL 2 MANY HO HO'S.......
xxgeemanxx1 8 months ago
I love this song. I use to have the Space Jam soundtrack on cassette tape when I was in the 4th grade in 96.
SoulOfTheSouth 10 months ago
@SoulOfTheSouth OMG I was in the 4th grade too but I had a boom box w/ cd, radio & tape. I had this on CD we was done w/ those worsem ass tapes by 95. lol
chakazulu87 10 months ago
@chakazulu87 Yep. LOL. I hate when people thats older than us say that our age group don't know nothin about music that came out in the 90's but the thing is we were there to experience and understand everything that was goin on around us. I guess cause older people always forget how old we are. Its not we're 18, 17 or 16. It was not like we were born yesterday straight out the womb. In 1992, i was in kindergarden, I use to watch Yo MTV Raps before it canceled in '95 & The Arsenio Hall Show.
SoulOfTheSouth 10 months ago
@SoulOfTheSouth Probably because (although there are exceptions and I'm hoping you are one of those) youngsters tend to come with an "I know everything" mentality when in fact all they really know is what they are exposed to in the mainstream, which, if you know anything about Black music and Hip hop in particular is not really where the true talent lies. Many youngsters also have this urge to justify their superiority over what's gone before, usually justified by music sales or popularity.
JayGriffinblaze 8 months ago
Mann...heard this in the car & instantly knew what it was...lovee this joint..D'angelo knw wat he b doin<3
BossStatus100 10 months ago
i really found my smile again...this song is very special!!!!
lrenae60 11 months ago
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Is he touring, or is he still in trouble? I watched a youtube clip of him doing this song live at a jazz festival not long ago with a full and funky band (amazing drummer!). This version is unreal - and not in a good way. I mean it feels like plastic. He has such a pretty voice! Why can't we hear it?
funkytropolis 11 months ago
Is he touring, or is he still in trouble? I watched a youtube clip of him doing this song live at a jazz festival not long ago with a full and funky band (amazing drummer!). This version is unreal - and not in a good way. I mean it feels like plastic. He has such a pretty voice! Why can't we hear it?
funkytropolis 11 months ago
Wow look at that children, this is the amazing D'angelo, he composed music back during a time when music was still good... his talent is proof children!
aeckstrand003 11 months ago 2
just dope....real rnb
DjBaGz2170 1 year ago
2 asses in the world . Just haters!!!
pamela70johnson 1 year ago
2 asses in the world . Just haters!!!
pamela70johnson 1 year ago
2 people haven't find their smile yet
IAH27 1 year ago 2
@IAH27 2 people don't deserve to smile.
gushalle 1 year ago
the bass make this song so badass @ 1:17 is the intro of the bass and youtube dont do justice:..
TrenT360 1 year ago 2
2 people need to find their smile again
tkdtj2 1 year ago 4
REAL MUSIC
AngelDust922 1 year ago 2
i diggs.
YourHomieHenry 1 year ago
Gosh I miss ya D'Angelo
rhard608 1 year ago 3
I love this song. but i wish he added more verses. The first was AMAZING, then i get bored of the chorus
PortlandGaming 1 year ago
I love this song.
PortlandGaming 1 year ago
Space Jam brought me here!
10251991JRH 1 year ago
cool song :D magari veshia zaaan
MsDaduna 1 year ago
cool song :D magari veshia zaaan
MsDaduna 1 year ago
brings a smile every time I listen
vodof 1 year ago
D'angelo has single handedly proved that some songs are just IMPOSSIBLE to grow tired of. Case in point, "I Found My Smile Again". Timeless Classic.
mv77vm 1 year ago 2
such a good song
hyphymovement3579 1 year ago
This is a genuine soul classic. The spirit in it is un-den-i-a-ble.
sweetknwldg 1 year ago
once again i think that d'angelo sold his soul to the baphomet and he wants it back where is the album? james river which the river that willie lynch stood next to giving his infamous letter about my people regardless there is no one can touch him when he is focused and creating music today
tderrell7 1 year ago
gorgeous man!
GoldenBloom 1 year ago
This song makes me think of Space Jam every time....lol
Antweezywchs08 1 year ago 4
Youtube doesn't do this song justice, can't hear the bass line
veritaslogos 1 year ago
stay staring at his image without stop lol it gonna makes you laugh and looks like hes gonna laugh too xD
Migas128 1 year ago 2
I can see why someone would label him "R&B Jesus" because this song and its composition is amazing...period
dacizzle23 1 year ago
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"REAL MUSIC".....i mean, what else is there left to say? because of songs like this, i refuse to listen to the radio......just bump my ipod. the dude is a vocal genius.
YUNGSIRR1 1 year ago
"REA MUSIC".....i mean, what else is there left to say? because of songs like this, i refuse to listen to the radio......just bump my ipod. the dude is a vocal genius.
YUNGSIRR1 1 year ago 8
@YUNGSIRR1 my thoughts exactly to a T.
veritaslogos 1 year ago
Was D'Angelo R&B Jesus? Or was he way after his time?
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
@TonyGonzo1988 He was R&B Jesus
2009IceCold 1 year ago
@2009IceCold I think so. He had a style that noone alse had at the time. And no one else has been able to replicate it since then. Although alot of people have tried.
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
@TonyGonzo1988 Yes but new album coming soon look out for that. he has a song with mark ronson
2009IceCold 1 year ago
@2009IceCold I'm looking forward to that. Thanks.
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
what year did this come out?
MizzBossLadii 1 year ago
@MizzBossLadii 1996
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
@MizzBossLadii 1996
hyphymovement3579 1 year ago
LOVE this song!
tks for sharing!
catfishje 1 year ago
I remember when I got space jam on video in ;97 and I would rewind the credits to hear this song, along with Monica ''For You I will,'' and R.Kelly ''I Believe I Can Fly.'' Space Jam had the best soundtrack EVER!!
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
@TonyGonzo1988 thank you!!!!! the soundtrack to my childhood. Especially this song! I just wanna cry when I hear it because events of my childhood flash before my eyes like a cheesy movie. We grow up so fast yall. Enjoy being a little kid cause it goes by so fast.
ApsuLovesMJ 1 year ago 5
@ApsuLovesMJ Definitely. I wish I could go back. I would have enjoyed it and treasured it even more!!
TonyGonzo1988 1 year ago
man, you don't get soul jams like this anymore :( such a shame, this was real music!
MrJusticejj 1 year ago
i love everything about this song the swag, the jazz feeling everything
pwhdawta 1 year ago
Ayyye!!! This brings bacc toooo many memories!!! I used 2 rewind the closing credits of space jam over-n-over-n-over...juz 2 jam 2 this song...drummin on the sofa pillows-n-sh!t...lol
Dead6Fresh 1 year ago 3
nice groove
jdubbjazzbass 1 year ago 4
love this song
Mewbear1992 1 year ago
this is prolly one of favorite...naw scratch that it IS my favorite rnb song of all time and space jam is my fav movie!!! ajaja
bigboij45 1 year ago 4
That song really brings a smile on my face!
littlerebell1 1 year ago 2
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AAAAHHHH, I love this song ! =0)
SABRINAJS 1 year ago
AAAAHHHH, I love this song ! =0)
SABRINAJS 1 year ago
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I lost mine....don't really know how i let it all go....but i am ready
iwillhaveaworkoutvid 1 year ago
I lost mine....don't really know how i let it all go....but i am ready
iwillhaveaworkoutvid 1 year ago
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iwillhaveaworkoutvid 1 year ago
i hate crack because of what its done to him
ilovegibsons1 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite jams!
landfair03 1 year ago 7
The Space Jam soundtrack is my favoirte soundtrack of all time. And this song is one of the reasons that it is.
DetectiveBlacksmith 1 year ago 3
This song came out in November of 1996 and was featured on the Space Jam soundtrack.
SamWil500 2 years ago 2
I fell in love with this song at the end of the Space Jam movie as the credits were rolling. I was like, "Whoa!" That is BEAUTIFUL. I could never tire of hearing this song.
Helenacious 2 years ago 2
@Helenacious Sawe wit me . i still have this movie on tape .
Kentachi48 2 years ago 2
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Sounds pretty gay this guy needs to get this song madeover completely, its sounds like shit... Im suprised congress hasnt sign legislation banning music of this type... taking it up the ass is what he sounds like he is dealing with when he sings, thats really gross. sounds like a taker
statecivileng22 2 years ago
this intro has to be about the sweetest, most delicious thing ever. d'angelo, come back to us!!
malubadu 2 years ago 2
I luv this song man! just by listening to this song and watching Space Jam, a movie that has to do with Michael Jordan and a bunch of Looney Tune characters playing basketball, you'll never think they'll fit together. But I'm lovin' it, such a strange but cool matchup.
ComptonCool 2 years ago
This song it sooooooooo beautiful,D'Angelo is amazing.up there with the best baby .
redreets 2 years ago
This hold its own weight even in time right now when music is as wack as ever, this track smell like cut grass, and bbq sauce...feels like what, '97 this join came out, brown sugar & voodoo still must have classic, classic albums...good lookin on the post chose
MegaBennyBlanco 2 years ago
I am so obsessed with this
raylenray 2 years ago
@raylenray i feel you for me it's "go back to that thing" on the bootleg album
tderrell7 1 year ago
This was on the Space Jam soundtrack, I love the intro of the song, so unique.
Moldienut 2 years ago 39
I love the beginning/intro of this song -- so soulful.::winks::
SexyProfess 2 years ago 31
Angie Stone did the vocal arrangements on this - but he is an amazing artist.
rkingscar 2 years ago 4