Busta Rhymes honors D’Angelo with heartfelt new track

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Busta Rhymes has released a touching new song called “Magic” as a tribute to D’Angelo. The track, which premiered on Okayplayer, features Busta Rhymes rapping emotional lyrics over the beat of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin,” celebrating the singer’s profound influence on music, culture, and his many fans.

This song is a touching tribute to D’Angelo and his significant influence on music, especially for fans of both artists.

Since it came out, listeners have been loving the new track, drawn in by the genuine emotion in Busta’s delivery. “Magic” isn’t just a song; it’s a heartfelt look at the decades-long bond between Busta and D’Angelo, and a tribute to D’Angelo’s talent.

Busta Rhymes reflects on his connection with D’Angelo

The song’s raw, acoustic sound and Busta’s passionate performance make it a particularly memorable tribute within today’s hip-hop scene.

Songs created as tributes, like this one, are powerful because they offer more than just entertainment. They’re a blend of history, heartfelt emotion, and compelling stories. “Magic” both celebrates D’Angelo’s artistry and reveals the close connection he had with Busta Rhymes, letting us share in their shared experiences.

In his song “Magic,” Busta Rhymes recalls meeting D’Angelo while attending a recording session for A Tribe Called Quest in the early 1990s. He delivers his story in a spoken-word rap style.

““The sh*t he did cut deep in the soul, hit the center of your core / Oh yes, we wanted more! Damn right, we wanted more! / We could not get enough of the god, damn, he was so charismatic / Every body of work he contributed to culture ended up being a classic / Type of sh*t that made a n**** romantic together with his woman, climactic / Thank God He gave you to us as a gift that kept giving us this magic.””Busta Rhymes

These lines demonstrate both appreciation for D’Angelo’s skill and a deep recognition of how much he’s impacted music and its audience.

Celebrating a legacy beyond music

Reflecting on their friendship spanning decades, Busta added:

““The entire 34 years of knowing D has been an incredible experience … I feel like the Earth shifted when D came to do music. He was the embodiment of some sh*t that was a complete balance of what our ancestors created, to where he took it.””

Busta Rhymes

He vowed to keep D’Angelo’s memory alive:

” “The sh*t that he did decide to share with us, when people discover it, now or years from now, [it] is going to still shift the way of thinking. People think that it ends because of his physical transition, but it needed to be made clear that there’s nothing about him that’s going to end anytime soon.””

Busta Rhymes

D’Angelo sadly passed away on October 14th at the age of 51 after privately fighting pancreatic cancer. Busta Rhymes’ song, “Magic,” is a tribute to D’Angelo’s incredible talent, personality, and lasting effect on music and culture, ensuring his inspiration lives on for years to come. It’s more than just a song—it’s a loving celebration of a musical icon whose influence will never fade.

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2025-11-02 18:00