D'Angelo: Road to the BET Awards 2012

Veteran tour manager Tina Farris, who has worked with everyone from Lil Wayne to Nicki Minaj to Will.i.am and Fergie, writes a tour diary on how her time will be spent while working for D’Angleo on his European tour for Okay Player. Day One — it was the day that changed everything. First of all, Farris writes:

He Got on the Plane.

Praise Jesus.  The knot in my stomach is slowly unraveling.  I know once he gets on stage…once he finally makes it on the stage…he’s gonna remember why he loved it all in the first place.  Since day one at rehearsals, I’ve been hoping, praying for a spot on this tour.  Oh, sure. I’ve done the Peas, Nicki, Wayne….all for much more money, ‘tis true…but nothing has moved my soul quite like this 12-year sabbatical and any possible return? I wanted a part of the action. (Photo: AP Photo/Dave Martin)