D'Angelo and The Vanguard - Ain't That Easy (Audio)

[@videogamedunkey]

there's more variety in this one track than most albums

[@sergnb0]

fuck's sake it's the dota guy

[@sunepedersen8537]

So? Lol. Pretty cool that he likes this though.

[@BigLyfe09]

Absolutely!!! So dynamic!!!

[@RmZD]

how dare he like diverse things!

[@georginaconroy3546]

RmZD hey

[@pushytub]

The engineering on this album is fucking incredible.

[@levihohn7381]

I swear that's why I come back to it.

[@MrNojam4u]

Look up the album Ology by Gallant then. You'll love the production.

[@andresesqueda1424]

I love the natural feel of the record

[@AnkhGirl]

His engineer is Russell Elevado. And it's recorded on tape not digitally...beyond fucking incredible.

[@jessicahainesmusic]

it gorgeous, innit.

[@holamissmusica]

Listening to Black Messiah in the Winter and the Summer feels like two different albums

[@CrashJC123]

Feel that

[@arianneess47]

Yep.

[@farvezafridifaizurrahman6980]

It's fucking mindblowing, isn't it?

[@StefveoX]

yoooo this is one of the most insightful observations about this album I've heard!

[@camillecotton7283]

Damn u right

[@donaldbernadel2292]

I hate when people is like," he needs to sound like the D'angelo from voodoo or brown sugar". Why would you want him to sound the same from like years ago. He's growing and that what we do as people grow. Nothing stays the same in this world. He's growing as an artist and this album is good. I'm impressed with D'angelo not coming out with an album for years and hitting us with this masterpiece.

[@TK-rz8gb]

Donald Bernadel damn right, better music is developed by trying new shit

[@313Martin]

The funny thing is that he sounds like the deangelo from those albums. Absolute masterpiece

[@liverpoolvseverybody3257]

People who don’t really have an honest grasp of how forward thinking music works.

[@hakeemfowomola7222]

ONE OF THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME... An album that should be inserted into Hall of Fame!

[@joesomerville3232]

This guy became my favorite musician in one day.

[@folkya]

This track is so good it almost hurts to listen to it.

[@XavierLeeds]

how I've felt since Dec 14th.

[@troylowe814]

I'm hearing early 70's Funkadelic, Al green and Prince all over this, and I love it.

[@InspirMinofMusic]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@sunsp.t]

It's got a late period Sly & The Family Stone meets Jimi Hendrix thing going on for sure too.

[@tonykey2438]

Troy Lowe thank you. so much accutacy in that ear of yours.

[@archiejackson2315]

Right

[@jorossi9864]

🎶👌💯

[@soniakiwi]

I still haven't come to a final conclusion as to what I think of Black Messiah because sonically it is a subtle yet extured affair. But what I will say is that it is refreshing to hear someone communicating like a real live human being rather than a computer or cyborg. Intimacy is what's missing circa 2014 and this is what he provides to the listener. He sounds like a long time friend who comes over for a visit (coffee or wine with a down home meal) after an extended absence. Then, we catch up on our vague memories of the past times, and we don't skip a beat with our stories (real, imagined and somewhere in between). It's that blurriness that allows us to just be in an era where everything must be labeled and defined. That's just my opinion.

[@Girlfriendsandmimosas]

Yes!!! I can dig it!

[@MisterButterfingers]

Well, good sir, I do love your opinion ;)

[@shugs1776]

Well said. There's definitely a nostalgic sound quality to this album. It's something we haven't heard in years, and I love it!

[@NoelG314]

Damn are u a writer?

[@Kilian541]

Word. I feel the intimacy.

[@JamzusMaximus]

I'm from the UK. I'm 33. I had never heard of D'Angelo before. Heard "Sugah Daddy" play on a late night radio station, had to pull the car over to shazam it. Loved it. Then couple of months later heard Jess Glynne (UK singer) be interviewed, she got asked the question, what music is she big into at the moment, she said, "D'Angelo and the Vanguard: Black Messiah" so i downloaded it, and i basically haven't stopped listening to it since then, and that was about a month ago. This album has restored my faith in music.

[@impalaprince1]

I hope you've revisited his old work since then

[@pigmilkmusicfarm]

Issa masstapeece!🎉!

[@anassmouradi90]

try to put this track when you're walking on the street with headphones + max volume you just won't walk normaly

[@starsareangels]

anass mouradi Haha, funnily enough I do this almost everyday. I know what you mean.

[@WazigeLogica]

anass mouradi HAHAHA LOVE your comment.. So recognizable.. hahaha.. Drunk on music..

[@kimyadarivers1668]

+anass mouradi - So true! I do it all the time when I'm walking my dog. I know ppl think I'm crazy, but you can't listen to this album and not MOVE!

[@einatmengbkade]

+anass mouradi that is SO right....1 minutes into the track I realised that cycling with this one @ headphone won't really work..I live in The Netherlands....everyone is on the bike over here.

[@AugustRose]

lol! I'll have to try that. This album was my driving music for all of 2015

[@rayyansabet-parry4865]

Best album of 2014. Period. D'Angelo smashed it.

[@XavierLeeds]

AGREED. HANDS DOWN!

[@manoneal1724]

As he always does.

[@gaspra5346]

alex navarezz thats racist

[@victoriaballon6727]

alex navarezz They already know that's why we have so much hate .

[@victoriaballon6727]

victoria ballon As for me I hate this album this I not D Angelo.

[@beekdorrr]

the background singers on the chorus make life worth living

[@anaferarita4285]

They make it look good they make the artist no arthritis :)

[@KeishaCharmaine]

this is my fave on the album

[@veeo2169]

Mine too! He been gone 14 years and the first thing he got to say is "you can't leave me!" #gangsta

[@KeishaCharmaine]

lmaoo

[@shukranigray515]

Vee Owens AHHHHH!!!! I didn't think of that! Yassss! And he's so right!

[@veeo2169]

Shukrani Gray I am looking forward to Angie Stone on the new season of TV ONE's Unsung I hope she spills the tea on their relationship! I love him so much! I'm so glad he's back, it ain't that easy to walk away he's right! l.o.l.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Vee Owens I was saying the same thing!!! When does her episode come on??

[@DDaavviiddeeoo]

Man this is the new sound, first there was soul, rock & roll, jazz, then rap now it's the D'Angelo sound. That's just how advanced this music is. He is a genius. Grammy bound.

[@poorsonwelles]

This will still be listened to and studied in 200 years the way we appreciate Mozart now. D'Angelo belongs in the upper stratosphere of greatest geniuses in the history of music.

[@GorgeousGoon007]

well said

[@aschemusicreations]

Take a toke of smoke from me as you dream inside Let your days slip away come with me and ride My darlin' You aren't the average kind You need the comfort of my lovin' To bring out the best in you I hope that you do See what you've given to me Separatin', Debatin' And we're gonna see this love through [CHORUS] (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me (No way) It ain't that easy (No way) To walk away (Just stay) When I want you to stay, baby (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me It ain't that easy (Okay) Ow ow ow Ever hit with a choice that you can't decide? Which direction left or right Shut your mouth off and focus on what you feel inside (See y'all know I'ma go with my vibe) You won't believe all the things you have to sacrifice Just to get peace of mind And you take what they give as if it did suffice Still it's just a waste of time Aaah I offer you the truth You need the comfort of my lovin' to bring out the best in you I wanna give you somethin' to feed your mind Separatin', don't debate it Faithfully we'll see this love through [CHORUS] (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me (No way) It ain't that easy (No way) To walk away (Just stay) When I want you to stay, baby (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me It ain't that easy (Okay) Ow ow ow [BRIDGE] I got just what you need, babe All this love you'll receive, yeah I been waitin' so long I tell you this sincerely I need the comfort of your lovin' To bring out the best in me I'm gonna keep you Safe from evil opinion What I got can't duplicate it Faithfully we'll see this love through [CHORUS] (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me (No way) It ain't that easy (No way) To walk away (Just stay) When I want you to stay, baby (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me It ain't that easy (Okay) Ow ow ow

[@dawndcollins]

Thx for the lyrics

[@ChristianUrea]

nice copy and paste from Genius

[@vintagesoul73911]

You need a really good sound system to hear this like it's meant to be heard. Laptop speakers won't suffice.

[@AmonRa1081]

...or really good earphones LOL. ((d-_-b))

[@M4V35]

and also you need to hear with a real flac file, streaming suck.

[@silasdc73]

Sooooo true.

[@jorap8579]

*pops out sennheisers*

[@vwvwDJANIvwvwv1987Fr]

If you have a good sound system or good earphone, you don't need to listen on youtube. M4V35 is right, streaming suck and real Flac is a must. Sorry for my english, i'm french.

[@StreetSmartVideo]

This is one Brilliant piece of earcandy! I hear all of his influences! Parliament Funkadelic on this track, Prince on others, I even hear some classic 70's RNB on Another Life, We've been force fed all this commercial shit we don't know how good this CD really is! I can't wait until the tour begins. I won't miss it. It truly is like a second coming. Black Messiah is just that good!

[@the2ndcoming135]

That part🥇

[@elementofhope7031]

i couldn't type it out but i too hear it and it was the same in Voodoo...

[@SteveYost]

This feels so real. Also, a succesful experiment in how far behind the beat you can get and keep it funky. Till It's Done even more. Amazing.

[@Ijustswan]

Steve Yost, Yessss!

[@bourgeoisbrats]

Indeed. He puts a clap with a velocity in the 70s on the "e" of 3, and then comes back with one with a 115+ velocity...just a smidgen after 4. Not sure if they used a digital delay plug-in to do it, but whoever did it has some serious wireless mouse agility :-)

[@timdecoursey287]

I could not BELIEVE how good this whole album was when I first heard it. Every track impressed me.

[@StefveoX]

Damn, this shit starts off just too much man... Those harmonies blow you out the building, and then the hook comes in. WOOH, I can't contain myself.

[@BrianSmith-vl7xu]

Apparently this album was a big influence on Bowie when he was recording Blackstar.

[@loganwendt778]

A lot of great albums and artist inspired that album a lot.

[@enJoyTheHour]

Really Love was also an influence on the newest Of Montreal record

[@socrev]

I believe it.

[@adsonjetson]

Interesting. I hear a bit of TV On the Radio's Return to Cookie Mountain in this ... and Bowie did backing vocals and strongly spruiked that album. Maybe a connection.

[@TheSmashingTime]

Amazing comeback from an Amazing Artist. 14 years in the making.

[@cy9105]

A statement of intent that sets the tone for the entire album. Black Messiah is a masterpiece.

[@lamontgolden5200]

I haven't deciphered what he's saying, but this WHOLE JOINT is an instant classic to me because I can't stop listening to it -- it's sonically amazing from top to bottom.

[@psyourauntie]

Brother you're funkier than to gym socks and a bag of chittlin mix!!!

[@CrashJC123]

This and Prayer for me, I'm completely taken by D'Angelo.

[@chrischiles1109]

+CrashJC123 listen to... till its done

[@CrashJC123]

+Chris Chiles I started with Black Messiah, I downloaded both Brown Sugar and Voodoo the other night, I like those as well man it's fantastic music

[@vedarenea]

+CrashJC123 , the whole CD is funky, but those two you mentioned, CONSTANT ROTATION!!!

[@CrashJC123]

+V Williams How do you mean?

[@CrashJC123]

+V Williams damn I feel that pal, I'm shit at mixing it up you know, once something hits me I never stop playing it!

[@BombXXplosive]

D'Angelo... once upon a time putting everyone faking the funk in school... now he's putting everyone faking music back in school lmao Can't decide on this, Another Life, Really Love and The Charade as the best on an incredible album.

[@willietaylor2606]

My thoughts exactly

[@kroekman6]

+Soultronics Really Love though, ughhhhhhh

[@BombXXplosive]

Add Betray My Heart

[@donaldmokgale3123]

Soultronics really love tho.....betray my heart tho...oh man

[@theGoldenMilkyway]

Wow, those are my exact favorites on this album as well. And “prayer”❤️

[@koichiyoshino8383]

Gifted soul

[@TeddyBearAddiction]

[LYRICS] Take a toke of smoke from me as you dream inside Let your days slip away come with me and ride My darlin' You aren't the average kind You need the comfort of my lovin' To bring out the best in you I hope that you do See what you've given to me Separatin', Debatin' And we're gonna see this love through [CHORUS] (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me (No way) It ain't that easy (No way) To walk away (Just stay) When I want you to stay, baby (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me It ain't that easy (Okay) Ow ow ow Ever hit with a choice that you can't decide? Which direction left or right Shut your mouth off and focus on what you feel inside (See y'all know I'ma go with my vibe) You won't believe all the things you have to sacrifice Just to get peace of mind And you take what they give as if it did suffice Still it's just a waste of time Aaah I offer you the truth You need the comfort of my lovin' to bring out the best in you I wanna give you somethin' to feed your mind Separatin', don't debate it Faithfully we'll see this love through [CHORUS] [BRIDGE] I got just what you need, babe All this love you'll receive, yeah I been waitin' so long I tell you this sincerely I need the comfort of your lovin' To bring out the best in me I'm gonna keep you Safe from evil opinion What I got can't duplicate it Faithfully we'll see this love through [CHORUS]

[@wellingtamacedo4450]

14 years. The wait was worth it! A fucking and key album in the current difficult times. Welcome back, my dear!

[@domnikipapadopoulou1070]

Real music ....yes bring the vinyl for that curvy sound

[@jaimepinon7994]

Yup. Still here.

[@bourgeoisbrats]

D'Angelo channeling Al Green on this one...big time :-)

[@soulsinkpen3964]

Nah bro, I hear prince real heavy in this

[@javonwalker9367]

Al green fro, the belle era

[@justinfu5676]

This whole thing is amazing especially if you have some good headphones. 14 years in the making....

[@rickardophillips4426]

Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Looking forward to it.

[@ShawnVegaz]

God bless D'Angleo ! Thank God R&B is Back thank you D'Angleo

[@nushinmalek634]

it feels like yesterday listening to black Messiah for the first time , the level of intensity on the album is just incredible .

[@elmexernest4776]

The whole song is beautiful, but can't help but timestamp 3:12, man the groove, the harmony, the taste, sexy as hell

[@SER475]

How can I love him this much without ever even meeting him!?!? Miss him like he was my friend!? He's one of the greats!

[@IshmaelW]

Yo if D'Angelo did a collaboration with the Alabama Shakes, that track would be everything!

[@01Iamme01]

Ishmil Waterman, FACTS! That would be so dope! 🔥 He and Brittany Howard would SLAY 🙌🏾

[@selenaashford351]

Riding out in your car. Chilling, listening to this album and appreciating the artistry. I love Black Messiah. It is so unique and individual. Or sitting down relaxing looking out the window and listening to this album, it fits the mood. I love Brown Sugar. I love VooDoo. I love Black Messiah. I am a fan for life. D'Angelo has a valuable sound that I have to admit is his, in this day and time. When you get tired of rap, you can have D'Angelo. When you get tired of songs telling what a man can do to my body and calling me a bitch or whore. Then you can have D'Angelo. I get in a zone when I listen to this album. He is saying some deep stuff. Yeah some of it is hard to understand now until you really listen to it. But keep listening and you will get it. Or don't it is up to you. But as for me, I love Black Messiah. I love VooDoo and I love Brown Sugar.

[@seanjenkins331]

This album is so relevant right now

[@sallychamplin]

I like this. His growth is amazing, his focus refined. Nice.

[@Racine2AK]

Thank You - D'Angelo, Chris, Pino, Jesse, Isaiah, Kendra and Pookie . . . just . . .thank you.

[@TerrorTVC15]

it's like meeting an old friend...14 years since 'Voodoo'...D'Angelo is a real part of my life.

[@blessed37]

Just saw him at the Fox Theater in Oakland. He had the whole crowd in the palm of his hand. We witnessed a genius at work. Blessed.

[@natejacobs5879]

blessed37 I was at that show, too & I agree with you all the way.

[@charlenemaxam8629]

Gives me goosebumps over and over and over again ...

[@3Sunstv]

This dude is a musical genius. This is a cohesive album. Something that people not use to anymore. This brother change the game with his bodies of work. Although soul funk is not new it's innovative for this time. I luv artist that think outside the box and do them. That's what make a great artist.

[@joncoleman7842]

Vibing to this album something serious..D'angelo dropped an amazing CD man

[@PEACEANDBLESSINGS0822]

The definition of Music.

[@fucu41]

this one of my favorite stalker obsession tracks

[@eleonoredemargerie8175]

Ain't that easy for d'angel's angels… too listen to such pure heart liquor gold

[@keithharris1672]

The Charde......record or song of the year. Should be, gotta be. "All we wanted was a chance to talk". Watch that skinny country girl win everything.

[@mndbdysol76]

"I tell you this sincerely, I need the comfort of love to bring out the best in me" Yes D'Angelo!!!!!!

[@farfargohaj]

That clap is just amazing.....cla....clap

[@nettricegaskins1871]

If you don't know Sly Stone, Eddie Hazel or the Bomb Squad you likely won't appreciate this album... but I DO. I've already listened to it several times.

[@stefanvasilev9318]

I don't, but I really DO. If that makes sense hah...

[@samgreen1030]

***** o

[@collettethornton326]

Right on

[@pearlwattt1380]

This is a jam Love D Angel

[@manoneal1724]

Not true at all.

[@yfoog]

THis album and the productions is pure MAGIK

[@socrev]

All the arguments that I have heard about this record (in person) have basically said the same thing- They liked Voodoo better. But I gotta say, A good set of headphones helps a listener understand this record on a HNL. D'Angelo fans might think of Voodoo as his best work, and this one isn't as good, or as put together as tightly as that record, but production wise, this work is a masterpiece. From a technical standpoint there is some really cutting edge stuff going on here which makes it a work of art quite apart from the music of the thing. The music is what it is, and its pretty good for that. But the music (and vocals, which people are hitting for some dumb reason, probably because they don't sound autotuned like people like these days) as a medium of a sonic landscape, that is masterwork. NOBODY is making records that sound like this today. The virtuosity of this production makes it quite progressive- I suspect producers will follow this record doing new types of things in the studio because of this record. So it will change how a significant chunk of music sounds going forward. That alone makes it better than almost anything that was produced in 2014. Many people won't get it- they're hung up on the production techniques which make Katy Perry popular. That's fine- those people don't understand music as anything other than something which is meant to be consumed like candy or crack. But this stuff actually opens up new sonic territory. Nothing the Top 40 is doing can possibly come close to saying that. So yeah, in sum, get some good headphones and learn what 3D sound sounds like. Taaron313, that means you.

[@mariewalcott7915]

Pure genius. whatever he puts out I'm just grateful. Welcome back my brother. Blessings and prosperity.

[@Taaron313]

And that's the problem. Too many folks are just grateful that he came out with something.

[@RD-zj6vc]

Just realized this song is about addiction.

[@sp2722]

Criminally underrated song. Try and keep still and listen to this all the way through!

[@sweetrainissues1550]

Wow...D'Angelo has been gone for 14yrs, but he hasn't lost a beat. This cd is funky and deep. I truly love and appreciate good music. Thank you D'Angelo for still giving us good music.

[@emdeethelegend]

Christmas came early for the kid... Thanks D!!!

[@MrMarlonski]

Dont never forget the Questlove genius poured onto this and all other Soulquarian related artists and musicians 🏆

[@ireneruthfox]

D is back, this is slamming. P.S. Who said white boys can't groove. The great Pino Palladino on Bass.

[@marmusicgen9426]

Please BUY the album, don't rob a true musical genius

[@kincamell2]

Much Appreciation.

[@tonikelly8284]

Omg! I alive again!!!! D'Angelo just never disappoint. Hell no I ain't leaving cause you make it so hard. But seriously, finally, great R&B neo-soul music; the way it's intended. The musicians, love Roy Hargrove for a long while but all the musicians are on point and the harmony; classic D'Angelo! I hope D'Angelo don't come with this one cd and leave me hanging for another 15 years. I need certain musicians in my life especially if they are still living.

[@Liff1174]

Been having this song on repeat since monday brought the cd tuesday just to have this jamming in my car every song is a classic on this album glad real music is beginning to show out.

[@samrukmasa]

This song is on repeat in my car!!! Listening again & again. (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me (No way) It ain't that easy (No way) To walk away (Just stay) When I want you to stay, baby (Give yourself a chance) You can't leave me It ain't that easy (Okay) Ow ow ow

[@BigLyfe09]

D' is tha MAN!!!!!!! I'm head over heels for this musicrack!!!!!!

[@540cameron]

My favorite song on the whole album. It is so smooth.

[@LaDyMaXx]

You know an album be rooted in your soul when THIS the song you wake up humming...and keep with you all day....and it's not even yr favourite track off the album.

[@breenacb]

He sings str8 to the soul...

[@celnda]

the world is not ready for this lord

[@GEMININFJ]

inspiring and mesmerising

[@DARKDUCHESSMEDUSA]

This is most defiantly D' Angelo this is his style...great album it releases a tighten rope to my ears...hits every spot!

[@FashionablyGrateful]

Love me a half crazy man...sounds like D'Angelo to me...lmao

[@AlexCornier]

This album just sounds fucking amazing

[@babalosinyanya1041]

It's like he never left Love the rawness of the sound Love the execution of vocals over the instrumentals Love 2015 already ... the #Messiah has returned to save the #Music

[@AyeJye]

I’m still here always and forever

[@tianitra]

Still !!! Buy the CD or buy it on iTunes. They are really trying to sabotage the brother by putting the full album on youtube, so that he can't get paid for his talent and hard work. Too many people may just settle for listening to his album online. If you area REAL fan, buy the album. Although the record company ( owner who usually don't have musical or vocal talent of their own to exploit), takes the majority, at least the artist will get some kind of income !

[@marmusicgen9426]

anyone who is a fan of real artistry and music can appreciate D's music...this is the shit im sorry, no need to deny it. I love me some Prince, so that's another reason I can appreciate it. You are loved D'angelo from day one..just know that.

[@raylightace]

WOW! So much soul...

[@thee.ms.carrie]

I wonder what D'Angelo's music would sound like... if PRINCE never existed?

[@user-fk3ik6ew1o]

Don’t stop with PRINCE..Marvin, Al green,Jimi Hendrix,Stevie…….

[@roberthansen2008]

this album reminds me of some old school in the 21st century. I am really impressed with this remarkable album. I love to hear some old school because

[@alasdairmackintosh]

Number one album this year on pitchfork!!

[@LACROSSECXL]

I love playing this in my recording studio. I feel like Im there in the flesh for the sessions!!!

[@SmokinGood69]

Dammit... I Can't get this song out of my head... Love Love LOVE it, My soul is happy!

[@whitneyglenn3305]

He recorded this on 1 inch tape. Do he could get that old school sound. He's a legend

[@msteejo82]

Man! This so funky! This track grew on me & is now one of my favs.sounds great in the car.

[@jaded777777]

Got free tickets to see him and Gary Clark Jr. in Queens last weekend. Was only able to stay for GCJ because i had to drive two hours back home and damn am I mad I wasn't able to see D'Angelo too.

[@royroy7465]

He comes back to the D'Angelo we all love at 0:51

[@myguitardidyermom212]

one of the best album openers in recent memory

[@GINSHINKZLs]

THAT BASS

[@goooota10000]

Best Christmas gift that was waiting in! !

[@jamaalmarshall902]

Virginia talent!! congratulations d angelo a legend.

[@ccollins125]

Didnt know what to expect when he took his time off... my brain couldn't handle this in comparison to voodoo at the time, but this is a masterpiece to me now 🎉

[@flairiv6083]

Levels to this ... Light years ahead.. Bow down.