Raphael Saadiq

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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.

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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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cb126405
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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1622
Rating:  32121
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.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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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".


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

D3R3K
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D3R3K
Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  43211
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


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
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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!


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

Enaj
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Enaj
Total Ratings: 205
Rating:  32121
nice ..will rotate on dis..


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

boss dogg
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boss dogg
Total Ratings: 198
Rating:  43211
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


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

RHYTHMX
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RHYTHMX
Total Ratings: 54
Rating:  54321
I @*#$! wid Raphael Saadiq. Anything he does, is always going to be different than the norm and I love that about his music.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
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This is really different!


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

DJ Spaz
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DJ Spaz
Total Ratings: 385
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It really feels like I'm listening to an oldie, aka a classic.
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L.O.S.E.R. - Lyrical Operative Supplying Excellent Rhetoric :)



Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

OZZYLEE
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OZZYLEE
Total Ratings: 356
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

eddytorres604
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Total Ratings: 22
Rating:  43211
I aggree 100% with cb126405, but just because its a Raphael Saadiq it dewerves no less then 4!


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

eddytorres604
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Total Ratings: 22
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sorry meant to write "deserves"...hahaha...sorry for the dyslexic moment! still 4


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

O'Neal
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Total Ratings: 44
Rating:  43211
Nice, shoulda made the hook a lil catchier though.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

eswizzy
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eswizzy
Total Ratings: 115
Rating:  32121
i like the thought behind this song, bringing back the old school song, but it kinda falls a little bit short


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

DukeFenix
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DukeFenix
Total Ratings: 17
Rating:  43211
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    

DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11676
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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    

xstrat101x
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  54321
this is catchy, im feelin this.
lovin the old school sound


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

luvhiphop
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luvhiphop
Total Ratings: 212
Rating:  54321
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.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

~WOW~
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Total Ratings: 1467
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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)


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

nuttymac
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nuttymac
Total Ratings: 53
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Nice concept that's different from main stream music. Bump this at night when you drivin wit ur shorty.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

d mac
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d mac
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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    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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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.


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

L8/2/DA/GAME
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Total Ratings: 8
Rating:  43211
quintessential, classic & eclectic!! saadiq's the man. like Z said, this is what we need. freshness


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

Dubby1
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Total Ratings: 101
Rating:  32121
i'm loving the sound...sounds a tad like solange knowles' new song (cant remember the title)...but it's cool by me!


Posted on Jul 14, 2008    

DJ Dosado
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DJ Dosado
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


Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

Swanks
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Swanks
Total Ratings: 39
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this go hard!! i like the vintage style to it....Grease type thingy......posy Ray Charles? lol


Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

darkinterpol
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darkinterpol
Total Ratings: 131
Rating:  32121
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.


Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

Tex
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Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

M.A.C.B.
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M.A.C.B.
Total Ratings: 241
Rating:  21321
this sounds really throwback...nice chill record...i like raphael saadiq but idk didn't really pull wit this one...


Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

streetsanalysis
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Total Ratings: 2
I dig it, smooth classic older sound...it really doesn't get better than this. Rapheal needs to come back


Posted on Jul 15, 2008    

TH33_QUEEN
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TH33_QUEEN
Total Ratings: 161
Rating:  32121
House music..feelin it


Posted on Jul 16, 2008    

Slowly
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Total Ratings: 164
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this is cool...El Saadiq...older = wiser


Posted on Jul 16, 2008    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
Total Ratings: 861
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i don't think the radio would play this...well maybe the oldies stations


Posted on Jul 16, 2008    

dosty
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Total Ratings: 20
Rating:  43211
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


Posted on Jul 16, 2008    

nee nee
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Total Ratings: 65
It reminds me of like Eddie Kendricks (of the temptations), but I love it cause of it's innocent


Posted on Jul 17, 2008    

supagirl3000
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supagirl3000
Total Ratings: 173
Rating:  54321
Can't for new cd! Wonder if a Tony Toni Tone will ever come out in the future.


Posted on Jul 18, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1169
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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.


Posted on Jul 19, 2008    

Revolutionary Soul
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Revolutionary Soul
Total Ratings: 29
Rating:  54321
Raphael Saadiq!I love That Boy!


Posted on Jul 25, 2008    

revengepenn
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revengepenn
Total Ratings: 182
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YES YES YES YES


Posted on Aug 15, 2008    

Ankit
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Total Ratings: 14
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OLD SCHOOL


Posted on Aug 19, 2008    

djsony Zoo
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Total Ratings: 11
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wowow, very ill. I really this is going to pop.


Posted on Aug 25, 2008    

jaydeemorgan
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jaydeemorgan
Total Ratings: 213
Rating:  54321
This is great! I'm loving the old-school feel to this!


Posted on Oct 03, 2008    

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