Hey, Raphael Saadiq, the ‘60s called and they want their music back. The Grammy-winning singer/producer, who has always been known for his vintage tendencies, really kicks it old-school on his new single, Love That Girl. He takes a huge step backwards in time, past the throwback styles of Amy Winehouse and Duffy, and past the early-’90s neo-soul trend, landing somewhere among the classic sounds of the Temptations and Smokey Robinson. The track may be labeled as “fresh audio”, but Saadiq would be the first to admit that there is nothing fresh about it. While most contemporary R&B fans may not go for it, the old and the old at heart certainly will. Love That Girl will be featured on Saadiq’s upcoming album, The Way I See It (Sept. 16).
I like the old school 60's sound, i just don't know if i like the overall song too much. Props for doin somethin different, I just can't vibe with this song and i really don't know why, I'd say its just OK, but the creativity deserves a lil more.
I love when new artists do this; the whole vintage thing. I would say the worst one to do it recently was Solange, not because she isn't good, it just wasn't smooth enough. But Raphael Saadiq snapped with that. The production is so awesome and it reminds me of some early Smokey and the Miracles, straight up! This is a classic! Raphael has never been on my radar, but if he's doing some more joints like this on this new project, I think I might cop it! It's the same vibe that quickly made me an instant fan of Amy Winehouse when she dropped "Back to Black".
Love this shit right here. Loving the old 80's feel to it. Love when new artists do this to its tight. But yeah i agree with cb. dont know if i like the overall song but i like it enough to give it a 4
This is retro at its finest! I just saw dreamgirls yesterday and I was wondering if someone would do this. Well Raphael pulled it off and did it well! I don't know about a entire album of this, but this track is workin 4 me!
i like this old school sound, but it just not a genuine sound that u could get back in the day when u could here the pop and scratchin of the vinyl( all u old souls know what i talkin bout) but i like the effort i would definetly put it into roation
Diggin it, finally somebody switchin it up!!
Smokey!!! thats who he reminds me of. Great jam to play on a sunday morning haa!
Naw seriously i like it. Gets a 3.5 - 4.0 not a HUGE banger but is better than rotation.
Raphael is exactly what the industry needs right now. A fresh voice, with a throwback style. Remember when your folks said, "Oh, man. This is an oldie but goodie"? This has that ability. Saadiq's new project will hopefully open some more ears to those who are unfamiliar with his previous work.
I really love the music by RS. He used to be in a group called Lucy Pearl and they sang a song titled "Dance Tonight" which I loved. That song introduced me to this dude and I loved his old school style. This song is just like his style. Im glad to see his coming out with a new album.
UGH O_M_GOSH!!!...how do yall list-n 2 DIS 4real?!? i thought dat annoy-n voice wuz only 4 da begin-n but it wuznt- it wuz hiz. ugh...if i wanted to hear sum-thin old...i wud go 2 a different website where they played old stuff. but i come to DIS website 2 hear NEW stuff and even tho itz new it soundz old. DIS song can go die!...i hate it. REAL TALK....itz sooo not 4 me. (my opinion)
WOW, I am loving this track. Its about time someone brought back the Motown sound because it never gets old for me. I would love to drop this in a set and see the reaction. I think people of all types would vibe to it. Classic stuff!
Reading some people's reviews and reasoning for it on this review makes me feel like our culture and morals as humans in music are completely depleting.
first of all I will say that Rapheal's song "Still Ray" is one of my all time favorite songs but this... naw! I can tell he just having fun with this type of music, I really dont think he plans on a come based on this one.. please
I'VE ALWAYS ENJOYED RAPHAEL SADIQ FROM THE DAYS OF TONY TONI TONE.NO ONE WLD BELIEVE ME IF I PLAY DIS TUNE AS A NEW TRACK.GUD ONE.CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM
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