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3.7 ( 18 total votes )
Raphael Saadiq - Radio
Artist: Raphael Saadiq
Producer: Raphael Saadiq
Album: Stone Rollin
Label: Columbia Records/Pookie Ent.
Seriously, Raphael Saadiq may have the best voice in the game today. Everything the singer does is pure quality – something that cannot be said for many artists, in any genre. With his new single, Radio, the Bay Area crooner continues his streak of classically aimed music. Produced by the man himself, upbeat guitar licks and shakers throw the listener back 50 years with a distinctly vintage sound, while Saadiq flexes his vocal skills and evokes charisma all over the track. With a genuine toe-tapping appeal, the song sounds as if it were made to be played at a school social hosted in the cafeteria, a la the movie Hairspray. One of the remarkable things about this cut is how it effortlessly avoids the cliché of a ‘throwback’, primarily because of the timeless voice of Saadiq. Be sure to look out for his new album, Stone Rollin, due out March 22, and featuring music from the ‘60s and ‘70s with a futuristic, Raphael Saadiq twist. Come to think of it, everything could use a Raphael Saadiq twist.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on January 17, 2011
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Raphael Saadiq as a producer and singer is right up there on my list of enjoyable artists. Everthing about this record is refreshing and I have no doubt that the album will follow suit
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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it's ok
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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I'm extremely excited for this upcoming project. Saadiq has a voice and style meant for the 60's and 70's and I have no doubt he will deliver. Part of the reason I enjoy his music is because you can hear the emotion and feeling in his voice with every song. Pure soulful, and this is no different.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11684 |
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Where is the album? I want it now. Raphael is a Renaissance man, plain and simple. He doesn't "take it back" because he wants to, but because he can (and with ease). Whenever I hear a record and I know right away that my mother would LOVE it, I know its a winner.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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This is a throw way back. It makes you want to do the twist. I like it.
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I love the 60's feel to this... he has that type of voice and i really like that... Raphael really did a nice job on this record. The production work on this is great from himself. Raphael is one of the most enjoyable listens out there. A banger.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 10 |
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very good soulful sounding song. i would like to hear him and cee-lo on a track together
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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Wasn't expecting this production choice, nicely done. respect rotation.
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2011 |
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I am the biggest fan of him!
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| Posted on Jan 11, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 92 |
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reminds me of when i would pull songs off the radio with my tape player
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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The problem with throwback joints like this is that it puts music further back because it does not break any new ground.
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| Posted on Jan 13, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 151 |
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kinda expected this by the album art. lol
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| Posted on Jan 17, 2011 |
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