Angie Stone Tribute: 8 Artists To Honor The Late Soul Songstress

“Funk You Up” – Brownstone

Stone and Nicci Gilbert were co-stars on R&B Divas: Atlanta. Despite their former reality TV drama, Gilbert expressed, “I love you Angie & I know you loved me,” following news of her passing. The women had long reconciled since the show’s conclusion.

So, it’d be fitting for Brownstone to lead the tribute with a performance of The Sequence’s biggest record, which peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

“Good Man” – Fantasia

“Good Man” is a standout from Stone’s last album, Love Language. It may not have been a commercial success, but it’s yet another example of how masterful Stone was at loving someone out loud. We know many of us, including Fantasia, can attest to that joy, and with her vocal prowess, she’d hit this rendition out of the park.

“Brotha” – Jazmine Sullivan

Jazmine Sullivan‘s soul-stirring, sultry tone is perfect for Stone’s “Brotha.” Truthfully, Sullivan can sing anything and we’d know we’re in for a treat. However, out of all the options, we can’t hear anyone else performing this live.

“Brotha” was produced and co-written by Raphael Saadiq off of her sophomore album, Mahogany Soul. It peaked No. 3 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

“Wish I Didn’t Miss You” – Jai’Len Josey

Jai’Len Josey is one of the best vocalists of this generation. So, who better to perform Stone’s biggest single? The Southern belle would make the cover her own while also injecting an air of familiarity.

For those unaware of Josey’s talents, just listen to her 2023 EP, Southern Delicacy. We described it as “seductively sweet” as it guides us from “heartwarming and heart-wrenching” whilst remaining hearty and charmingly confident.

“No More Rain (In This Cloud)” – Ledisi

Ledisi is like warm sunshine peeking out from behind a cloud, meaning she fully embodies what Stone’s debut solo single is speaking on. Sung from the perspective of someone finding their light again after heartbreak, Ledisi is the right person to give us some hope again in Stone’s honor. She also needs to bring along a choir to really bring this performance home.

“More Than A Woman” – Amber Riley, Calvin Richardson

If there’s one thing Amber Riley knows, it’s how to pull off a memorable duet.

She can effortlessly collaborate with Calvin Richardson, the original crooner on Stone’s “More Than A Woman,” to pay homage. He’s still an active performer and for nostalgia’s sake, we need to see him perform this record once more.

“The Ingredients Of Love”/”The Gym” – Musiq Soulchild And Meelah (Of 702)

Angie Stone anad Musiq Soulchild released two magical duets, 22 years apart.

Their first was 2001’s “The Ingredients Of Love” which preceded 2023’s “The Gym.” If he were to perform either of these records—though a medley is preferred— we feel it should be with Meelah of 702. Despite them being exes and co-parents, we feel this collaboration makes sense, especially considering Musiq would take more of a lead on “The Ingredients Of Love” whereas Meelah would lead on “The Gym.”

We don’t need to be sold on faux chemistry. The ingredients to witnessing history are already present.