Angie Stone is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her deep, soulful voice and influence in neo-soul and R&B. She began her career in the late 1970s with the hip-hop trio The Sequence before transitioning to R&B, gaining fame with albums like "Black Diamond" (1999) and "Mahogany Soul" (2001). With a career spanning over four decades, she has worked with icons like Prince and Alicia Keys while also making a mark in acting and reality TV.