Raphael Saadiq [pullquote quote=”I’ve been rolling dice my entire career, taking risk my whole life, and still doing so. I’m Stone Rollin’ once again.” credit=”Raphael Saadiq”] [lastfm]Raphael Saadiq[/lastfm] is a true talent and teacher, giving you a history lesson with Stone Rollin’. On this fifth album, the -winner takes you on a journey through the different eras of soul music. Saadiq, who cut his teeth on tour with [lastfm]Prince[/lastfm] has since worked with everyone from [lastfm]Mick Jagger[/lastfm] to [lastfm]Jay Z[/lastfm]. The album’s opener, “Heart Attack,” lays down the high-energy groove of [lastfm]Sly & The Family Stone[/lastfm] while “Radio” emulates the early R&B roots of Rock & Roll. Further along in the record, Saadiq tips his cap to [lastfm]Marvin Gaye[/lastfm], [lastfm]Stevie Wonder[/lastfm], [lastfm]Curtis Mayfield[/lastfm] and [lastfm]Ray Charles[/lastfm] — among others. [pullquote quote=”I was forced to become a solo artist.” credit=”Raphael Saadiq”] This album nails the classic Motown sound, but that’s not to say he’s stuck in the past.

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On “Day Dreams” Raphael marries a [lastfm]Bo Diddley[/lastfm] shuffle with the steel guitar of [lastfm]Robert Randolph[/lastfm], who he calls out by name. [pullquote quote=”It’s a bluesy song about REALLYcurvy women.” credit=”Raphael Saadiq on Stone Rollin'”] Saadiq has always been much more than a throwback artist. Stone Rollin‘s title track is a straight-up jam. The vision behind the groove praises the assets of a big, voluptuous woman.

What’s not to love? Download your copy of the song right here: Raphael Saadiq – “Stone Rollin'” [] Tracklisting 1 Heart Attack 2 Go To Hell 3 Radio 4 Over You 5 Stone Rollin 6 Day Dreams 7 Moving Down The Line 8 Just Don’t 9 Good Man 10 The Answer.

• 'Chic Like You' Released: 2004 • 'I Want You Back' Released: 2004 Ray Ray is the second by American singer, songwriter, and producer. It was released October 5, 2004, by his record label, Pookie Entertainment. After being dropped from, Saadiq formed the label and recorded the album. He pursued a 1970s-inspired musical direction that was looser than his 2002 debut album,, and produced Ray Ray with Michael Angelo,, and Kelvin Wooten. Titled after Saadiq's childhood nickname, Ray Ray features, -oriented songs and Saadiq's characteristic fusion of programmed beats, strings, melodies, and live guitar. They are arranged in a and touch on lighthearted romantic themes and socially conscious messages.

The album debuted at number 86 on the U.S. Chart, but fell off the next week. It received generally positive reviews from music critics.

Although some were ambivalent towards its loose concept and Saadiq's songwriting, critics praised the album's production quality and vintage musical approach. It is currently. Contents • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] In 2002, Saadiq released his debut solo album, which received critical acclaim and earned him five nominations. However, despite attaining a following among listeners in Europe, it was largely ignored by listeners in the United States and did not sell well. After its release, he was dropped by his record label. Saadiq subsequently formed his own label, Pookie Entertainment, on which he released the double live album All Hits at the House of Blues in 2003. The live album showcased Saadiq's solo material and songs he recorded as a part of during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Saadiq also continued working as a producer for other recording artists, including,,,,,, and. Recording [ ]. 'Clearly a man possessed by a bygone era, Saadiq transforms himself into a musical superhero, a good-natured, pseudo armed with a bass guitar and a tendency to fall instantly in love.' —Andrew Simon, The album contains a more -oriented sound than Instant Vintage, accompanied by generally romantic and some message-oriented themes. Vector World Map Dots. In comparison to his first album, Saadiq regarded Ray Ray as 'more aggressive, more radio-friendly.