Raphael Saadiq Biography

Raphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard-bearer for “old school” R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné!.

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He was born as Charlie Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966, in Oakland, California. He is 53 years old as of 2019.

Raphael Saadiq Ask Of You

“Ask of You” is a song by American singer Raphael Saadiq, released as a single from the Higher Learning soundtrack. It was Saadiq’s biggest solo hit, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

In 2000, the song was sampled by Lucy Pearl in the song “Lucy Pearl’s Ways” from their self-titled album. In 2005, R&B singer Mashonda covered the song for her debut album, January Joy.

Raphael Saadiq Good Man

Loosely set in the early 1970s, Good Man opens in the wake of a devastating loss, with our hero’s tormented lady, needing to move on by any means necessary – even if that means framing him for a heinous beating. I wrote Good Man around the time I was watching The Wire, so I had Chad Coleman (aka Cutty) in mind for the lead from the beginning, though I never expected him to actually accept the part.

But we sent it to his people and he really responded to the character and story and that was it – he was in. The cool thing about Chad is he is so committed to his craft and works so hard to understand his character on deeper and deeper levels.

Raphael Saadiq plays the narrator and inner life force of our hero, and the Good Man’s girl is played by the incredible Yaya DeCosta. Like Chad, Yaya brought 110% to every frame and never complained. Ultimately, this film is an exploration into lust and longing, humility and social-climbing the context of a couple falling apart and finding their way back together.

Raphael Saadiq Wife

Raphael, who is presumed to be a bachelor, is waiting for his perfect soulmate and until he finds a girl who can meet his requirements, it seems like he’s not in a hurry to get married.

Raphael Saadiq Girlfriend Rumors

Raphael, who is waiting for the right one, was rumored to be dating singer Joss Stone back in 2007 after the two collaborated on his song Just One Kiss.

But, later in an interview with the Essence, Raphael denied the rumors saying that they were close friends but strictly platonic.

Although Raphael denied the romance between him and Joss, he still insisted on maintaining a professional relationship and said that he would like to work with her in the future.

Raphael Saadiq Childhood

He was born to a large family of 14 siblings. When he was seven, one of his brothers was murdered, whilst another overdosed on heroin. In addition to this, another brother committed suicide and a sister died in a car crash during a police chase.

Saadiq has played bass guitar since the age of six and started singing at nine years old, with his local gospel group. When he was just 12, he joined a gospel group – The Gospel Hummingbirds. In 1984, he heard about auditions for Sheila E’s backing band on Prince’s ‘Parade’ tour and landed the role of the bass player.

Raphael Saadiq Tour

Grammy-winning musician and producer Saadiq is embarking on his first headline concert tour since 2012. The Oscar-nominated artist will head out on a seven-city run this year that begins July 20 at First Avenue in Minneapolis and includes Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival the following day (July 21).

The tour launches as he finishes work on his fifth solo album, his latest since 2011’s Stone Rollin’ which peaked at No. 7 on Billboard’s Tastemakers chart. Saadiq performed at last year’s Afropunk Brooklyn festival and made a surprise appearance alongside A Tribe Called Quest at FYF Fest 2017 in Los Angeles.

In addition to his own music, Raphael has been working with Chromeo, Justin Timberlake, Rick Ross and Little Dragon on new music and served as the executive producer of Solange’s highly acclaimed 2016 album, A Seat at the Table.

Raphael Saadiq Get Involved

“Get Involved” is a song by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip, released on March 23, 1999, from the soundtrack The PJs: Music from & Inspired by the Hit Television Series. Produced by the duo, the song contains elements of “I’ll Always Love My Mama” by The Intruders.

Raphael Saadiq Songs

• 100 Yard Dash (2008)
• Big Easy (2008)
• Calling (2008)
• Just Don’t (2011)
• Just One Kiss (2008)
• Love That Girl (So Sweet and Tender) (2008)
• Never Give You Up (2008)
• Sometimes (2008)
• Staying In Love (2008)
• Stone Rollin’ (2011)
• Sure Hope You Mean It (2008)
• The Answer (2011)
• Anniversary (Tony! Toni! Toné! song)

Raphael Saadiq Instant Vintage

Instant Vintage is the 2002 debut album by American R&B singer and record producer Raphael Saadiq. It was his first full-length solo album after spending much of his post-Tony! Toni! Toné! career as a session player and producer. The record was a critical success but underperformed commercially, leading to Saadiq’s departure from Universal Records.

Raphael Saadiq Stone Rollin’

Stone Rollin’ is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq. It was released on March 25, 2011, by Columbia Records.

Inspired by the loud, raw quality of performing in concert, Saadiq worked with recording engineer and long-time collaborator Charles Brungardt to produce a grittier, more aggressive sound than on his previous records. Most of the instruments played on the album were performed by Saadiq. With the help of arranger Paul Riser and engineer Gerry Brown, the singer also incorporated string and orchestral arrangements to the songs.

Stone Rollin‘ expands on the traditional soul music style of Saadiq’s 2008 album The Way I See It by exploring rhythm and blues, rock, funk, and the blues. A widespread critical success, the record was deemed by some reviewers as Saadiq’s best work while being noted for its stylistic breadth, groove-based compositions, varied subject matter, and incorporation of the Mellotron keyboard. It also became the singer’s highest-charting album in the United States, reaching number 14 on the Billboard 200. He supported the album with a concert tour spanning from March to August 2011.

Raphael Saadiq Albums

• Stone Rollin’ (2011)
• The Way I See It (2008)
• Ray Ray (2004)
• Instant Vintage (2002)
• All Hits At The House Of Blues (2003)
• Live In Paris (2010)
• A Night On The Sunset Strip (2016)
• Abduction: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2011)
• The Sitter (2011)
• Trumpet Evolution (2003)
• Wonder Where I’m Bound (1969)
• Jimmy Lee (2019)
• Walk These Streets (2012)
• Prelude to the Answer (2013)
• Stone Rollin’/The Way I See It (2012)
• The Essential DJ Quik (2015)
• Live Sessions – iTunes Exclusive (2009), EP
• Greatest Hits (2003)
• That’s My Hood Vol 1 (2012)
• Neal Conway Classics Revisited, Vol. 3 (2015), EP
• Building with Bricks Vol. 3 (2008)
• MOA Season 1 (2012)
• Complete United Artists Singles (2009)
• Septimo Arte – Bandas Sonoras (2006)
• Black’s Beautiful (2010)
• Def Jam 25, Vol 17 – Music To Ride To (2009)
• Bossa Nova Baby (The Ultimate Elvis Presley Party Album) (2014)

Raphael Saadiq Ray Ray

Ray Ray is the second studio album by American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq. It was released on October 5, 2004, by his record label, Pookie Entertainment. After being dropped from Universal Records, Saadiq formed the label and recorded the album. He pursued a 1970s-inspired musical direction that was looser than his 2002 debut album, Instant Vintage, and produced Ray Ray with Michael Angelo, Jake and the Phatman, and Kelvin Wooten.

Titled after Saadiq’s childhood nickname, Ray Ray features funky, groove-oriented songs and Saadiq’s characteristic fusion of programmed beats, strings, neo-soul melodies, and live guitar. They are arranged in a song cycle and touch on lighthearted romantic themes and socially conscious messages.

The album debuted at number 86 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart but fell off the next week. It received generally positive reviews from music critics. Although some were ambivalent towards its loose blaxploitation concept and Saadiq’s songwriting, critics praised the album’s production quality and vintage musical approach. It is currently out of print.

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Raphael Saadiq Height

He has a weight of 173cm and weight 78kilo.

Raphael Saadiq Tony Toni Tone

Fellow “Bay boy,” Raphael joins us on Sway in the Morning for a conversation about his new album, ‘Jimmy Lee,’ named after his brother who he lost to drug addiction.

Growing up in Oakland, where crack houses were on the same block as where he lived, and having siblings who were addicts, Saadiq opens up about how he chose to stay away from drugs.

While in-studio, he opens up about addiction in the music industry, Prince and Michael Jackson’s fatalities, and working with Issa Rae on Insecure.

Before he left, Raphael Saadiq dropped a special surprise on us, confirming that Tony! Toni! Toné! is indeed coming back together.

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