The Evolution of Raphael Saadiq

There are few artist that truly embrace change through out there career. Most find that one little niche in the music scene that they do well and hole p for most of their careers. Then there are others that either intentionally or not, change the game multiple times in their career, album to album evolving their sound and shredding through styles in the process. Raphael Saadiq is an artist from the latter school of thought. Here is a small taste of what I speak of...

From his endeavors into boy band R&B fame with Tony! Toni! Toné! here's a early 90's classic that every real mack should bust out for his special lady once a year!


He finally branched out on his solo career in the late 90's releasing some albums at the hay day of the neo soul era. Durring this time he was working with the Soulquarins, an affiliation of artistsand producers like The Roots, Dilla, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and others. Needless to say almost 10 years later success was coming, but the sound was quiet different.
From the 2002 release "Instant Vintage"

Faithful



"To get respect
I know I have to show respect
Thats why Im by your side goin nowhere
Now that Im with you
Every girl wants a piece of my mind and soul
Cant have it"

Body Parts

Parts

"It's been a long time
We haven't Kissed each other
No one can interrupt us.
Now you can walk slow,
I wanna watch ya baby
Everything that ya show"

to be continued
-nick