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Raphael Saadiq - Love That Girl
Artist: Raphael Saadiq
Producer: Raphael Saadiq
Album: The Way I See It
Label: Columbia Records/Pookie Ent.
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).
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on August 4, 2008
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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".
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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nice ..will rotate on dis..
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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I @*#$! wid Raphael Saadiq. Anything he does, is always going to be different than the norm and I love that about his music.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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This is really different!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 385 |
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It really feels like I'm listening to an oldie, aka a classic.
L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :) |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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I haven't heard anything from saadiq in a long time. I love the feel of this. If you appreciate music then there is no way you could hate this.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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I aggree 100% with cb126405, but just because its a Raphael Saadiq it dewerves no less then 4!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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sorry meant to write "deserves"...hahaha...sorry for the dyslexic moment! still 4
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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Nice, shoulda made the hook a lil catchier though.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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i like the thought behind this song, bringing back the old school song, but it kinda falls a little bit short
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 17 |
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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. |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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this is catchy, im feelin this.
lovin the old school sound |
| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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)
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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Nice concept that's different from main stream music. Bump this at night when you drivin wit ur shorty.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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quintessential, classic & eclectic!! saadiq's the man. like Z said, this is what we need. freshness
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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i'm loving the sound...sounds a tad like solange knowles' new song (cant remember the title)...but it's cool by me!
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| Posted on Jul 14, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 514 |
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
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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this go hard!! i like the vintage style to it....Grease type thingy......posy Ray Charles? lol
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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I'm all about stayin fresh with music and although this kicks it way back, I still dig it. He's ballzy for comin out with such a smooth 60's tune.
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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this sounds really throwback...nice chill record...i like raphael saadiq but idk didn't really pull wit this one...
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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I dig it, smooth classic older sound...it really doesn't get better than this. Rapheal needs to come back
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2008 |
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House music..feelin it
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2008 |
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this is cool...El Saadiq...older = wiser
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2008 |
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i don't think the radio would play this...well maybe the oldies stations
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2008 |
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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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| Posted on Jul 16, 2008 |
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It reminds me of like Eddie Kendricks (of the temptations), but I love it cause of it's innocent
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| Posted on Jul 17, 2008 |
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Can't for new cd! Wonder if a Tony Toni Tone will ever come out in the future.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2008 |
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No one would be able to tell if this song was made from the 60's or 2K8. This is flawless.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2008 |
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Raphael Saadiq!I love That Boy!
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2008 |
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YES YES YES YES
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2008 |
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OLD SCHOOL
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2008 |
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wowow, very ill. I really this is going to pop.
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2008 |
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This is great! I'm loving the old-school feel to this!
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