I have also heard about Kobe and Brandy, but I don't know if it's true. D'Angelo does remind me of Prince with the screaming part because Prince is always screaming about something in his songs!
Now as for the other MJ going hip hop, this is a must see and a must hear. And did you say his "last" album??? Too Short said the same thing and how many albums has he made or appeared on since his retirement??

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Every Woman's Dream is to Wear that Infamous Crimson and Cream.