New music is slowly being leaked from multi-talented Raphael Saadiq’s newest project, The Way I See It (due September 16th on Columbia Records). The new album definitely has a throwback Motown feel (with new promo photos to match).
Saadiq on the inspiration for the album:
“I was cooling out and surfing in Costa Rica and The Bahamas,” recounts Saadiq, “and ran into people from all kinds of places. I noticed everybody was listening to classic soul music. When I came back home the music for this album flowed organically, naturally. Since I have my own studio, I was able to perfect it, take my time to make it right. I was able to live with it, day after day and that had a lot to do with how the album turned out.”
Shout out to Dope Joints for sending this one over. For more info on Raphael’s newest project, click the link above..
It’s cool. I like. Some young heads won’t get it though.
i luv it!!!!!!!!!!
Oakland Stand Up!
Raphael’s music is always pure…
Anyways cool i like his style
Ohhhhh… this is real nice…. sounds good against the rain…
yeah good track…
Raphael Saadiq is one talented man. His music is meaningful and filled with emotion. This sounds like a throwback to the Motown days. He has never disappointed me with his cds.
Definately feeling this joint!!!!! Hot, Hot, Hot
love it
I Love R. Saadiq. Toni Tone Tony- “Anniversery”, “Whatever You want”
EVERYBODY if U have not heard the classic song he made “Ask of You” Download it. its the jam
A little somethin for the IPOD
Damn, do I bet The Stylistic’s are very proud right now !!!
@ #1. I’m a 20 year old, “young head” and I def. get it (No HOMO). Please do not let Soulja Boy etc. represent, many of my eclectic peers including myself, for our Generation. Thanks !
i love this.
I live for this man!!!
INCREDIBLE
LONG AWAITED!
I love it
I looooove this song! I love him, very talented. Can’t wait for the album. This is real music. Very classic sound.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! This is SO soulful, I can’t wait until his album comes out!
@#1: I feel ya.
This is what we, ol` skool, call “real music. Man this is the jam and I luuuuvvvv it. Raphael really know how to write and has a good instinct on how to reach the best human emotions. This song is so on point from the vocal arrangements to the production. It definitely has that ol` Motown vibe and that what we ol` heads have long for. I grew up in the 80s when real talent was showcased, unlike today, and artists really brought it. Raphael brought the heat with this jam.
I think I found the song that will be played for the first dance at my wedding!!!!
I’m so happy he is working on new music…for anyone that hasn’t seen Raphael live…his live show is awesome…AWESOME! You will surely get your money’s worth and more.
I love Ralph It doesnt rain in southrn California was the jam!!!
OMG. I love this! I’ve got this on repeat. I’ve got to add this to my ipod.
The vintage sound is his signature and he does it well. I like a lot of his music.
I’ve got to remind myself to check out the new album.
This remind me of the oldies music. I’m feeling it to the “T”. He’s always been the man.
Damn, this song was definitely old school influenced. It immediately reminded me of:
“Betcha By Golly, Wow” by The Stylistics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-tqo06pLXE
What do you ya’ll think? He sings in a similar key too, to the lead in this song.
Sorry Raphael, these kids don’t want real music……….they want “we pop’em like
Orville Redenbacher.”
He is the TRUTH, real music, real talk!! Gosh I miss the OLD days, I don’t even listen to the radio anymore because of the garbage they play…..
Taj, who is the young man with his booty hanging out, tie on but no shirt..He’s cute and you know I don’t do yellow….
mmmmmmmm i dont like it
Why is he so damn amazing?!
This is straight classic.
Always quality.
This is what we need.
He is a cool man. we all love him. there are so many fans of him. and they set up the groups related to stars. you can even check out his sexy and beautiful photos, videos and blogs on the wealthy dating club ***R I C H L O V I N G.C O M*** for hot singles to hook up for Hot Love and Sexy Dating.
I was thinking about him yesterday.
I would make love to this!!!!
Real music is coming hard in the ’08!!!!!
I loooove me some Rapheal..he is truly a legend and a great inspirational “real” & “true” musican and artist. I love this song and big ups to CONCRETE LOOP for giving regonition to this song. I swear if all gossip and blog websites were to be shut down I would mos def stand up for this site because you guys have some of the best topics and represent some of the most realest artist that doesnt recieves as much recogntion. To me, you are one of the best celebrity/blog websites on the internet. GO CL.
PS.
LOVE THE NEW BACKGROUND.
Raphael is shaping up what looks like the most memorable project of his solo career. I am awe-stricken with how aptitude for blending the sound of the late 60′s with early 70′s artists such as Stevie Wonder (see first leaked track 100 Yard Dash) Smokie Robinson, The Stylistics, Marvin Gaye, etc. I am extremely excited about this album and I’m glad to see all the goos feedback. This is the kind of music we need to get behind.
P.S. If the Grammy voters have any grip on reality, they better start rolling the carpet out for Mr. Saadiq right now…
Drop the album already! Cant wait!
I’m always playing “Ask of You” from the Higher Learning soundtrack—that’s my cut!
I don’t even have too listen too it. He can’t make a bad song.
I am in love with this man, i’m still hoping him and Teedra Moses will do a duet album together, this song is so smooth , soulful, and very feel good, its nice that some people are bring alternatives back to music.
Man Oakland stand up for real THIS JOINT IS DOPE!!! Im really diggin it!!
I love love love Raphael Saadiq AND old school Motown music. That this song is great is not surprising.
I’m with you WillPwr. Ask of You is my song right along with Just Me & You.
I will have to include his album to the fall selection. That would be Jasmine Sullivan and Raphael Sadiq. I’ve been waiting on good music for awhile now. I’m what many would consider an “old soul”.
Love this guy. He makes good quality music. Loved him when he was with Tony, Tony, Tone.
Unfortunately, like so many underrated artist, this won’t get played on mainstream radio stations. The big executives only promote music with violence, music that lacks substance, bubble gum lyrics and sex. The music industry has really gone to the dogs.
i like this lots……..
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I first heard dis on a music station n lost my mind…im 19”young head” but dat dnt mean we aint up on real music…i grew up on old school r n b so dats where my heart is…this song is soulful…real smooth..i love it…hope they promote it rite cuz i wud…
Raphel always puts out classic music I look forward to the album.
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I don’t like it that much but I feel where he’s going with it. I’m sure the CD is going to be FIRE and I can’t wait til it comes out!
he’s a legend. He can do whatever he wants and it works! I’m so convinced
Instant Classic. Even the young cats will get this cause of how its delivered. Track in tact, lyrics, smooth, hook catchy-blend, it sticks to ya… FIRE. younsta’s, this is what ya real woman wanna hear,,,, feed ya girl this and you’ll be eating good too….
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