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What happened with D'Angelo in 1991?
D'Angelo signed a publishing deal with EMI Music in 1991 after catching the attention of record executives through a demo tape, which was originally by the group.
What was D'Angelo's first solo single?
D'Angelo's first solo single was Brown Sugar

Question: Did that single receive any awards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the single Brown Sugar receive any awards?