The world recently lost a legend, as Angie Stone tragically passed away on March 1, 2025, in a car accident in Montgomery, Alabama. She was 63 years old. According to reports, Stone was traveling with her band when their vehicle overturned on Interstate 65 and was struck by a truck. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital. Her passing leaves a void in the music world, but her voice and impact will echo through time.
The Soulful Roots That Touched Electronic Beats
Angie Stone’s music was always rich with emotion, deep storytelling, and smooth melodies. From her time with The Sequence, one of the first female hip-hop groups, to her reign as a neo-soul queen with albums like Black Diamond and Mahogany Soul, Stone shaped a generation of music lovers. But what made her work transcend genres was its ability to be reinterpreted and reimagined.
One of the most significant ways her sound intertwined with electronic music was through remixes of her classic tracks. Songs like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”, with its infectious bassline and melancholic groove, became a staple in house and deep house DJ sets. Producers and remix artists saw something timeless in her voice—something that could be transformed yet still maintain its raw emotion.
Remixes and Influence in Dance Music
The electronic music scene has a long history of drawing inspiration from soulful vocals, and Angie Stone was no exception. Her voice carried the depth and warmth that house music craves, making her records a go-to for remixes and edits.
One of the most well-known electronic reworks of Stone’s music is the house-infused version of “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”. Over the years, various producers have flipped the track, turning it into a dancefloor anthem while preserving the soul of the original.
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Other notable tracks like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Brotha” have also been sampled, reworked, or looped into DJ sets, showing that her artistry had a place beyond its original form. Her influence seeped into nu-disco, deep house, and even lo-fi electronic productions, proving that soul and electronic music are closer than they seem.
A defining moment that solidified her connection to electronic music came when Carl Cox played “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” during his legendary final set at Space Ibiza in 2016. As the crowd sang every word, it became one of the most emotional and iconic closings in club history. Her music, though rooted in soul, had found a permanent home on the dancefloor.
A Legacy That Lives On
As electronic music continues to evolve, Angie Stone’s legacy remains intact. Her voice, emotion, and songwriting have paved the way for countless artists, DJs, and producers who find inspiration in her sound. Whether through a house remix in a club at 3 AM or a deep, soulful edit played at a sunset party, her music lives on in spaces she may have never imagined.
Angie Stone wasn’t just an R&B icon—she was a muse to many in electronic music, even if unintentionally. And as we remember her legacy, we celebrate the way her voice continues to unite music lovers across genres and generations.
