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Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me And You Tour 2023
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Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me And You Tour 2023
Raphael Saadiq
https://www.raphaelsaadiqmusic.com
Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and go-to collaborator/producer for some of the biggest names in R&B. Solange Knowles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Ne-Yo and Miguel are among the many artists who turn to Saadiq for his deep musicality, contemporary creative vision and encyclopedic knowledge of timeless pop music.
Born in Oakland, Raphael grew up singing gospel music in the church and started playing bass guitar at the age of six. On the strength of the musical and stage training he received at Castlemont High School, Saadiq auditioned for Sheila E and landed a spot in her band which supported Prince on his 1986 Parade world tour.
After honing his chops on the road, Saadiq returned to Oakland and formed the group Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother D'Wayne Wiggins and cousin Timothy Riley. The trio went on to enjoy considerable success on radio and MTV in the late '80s and early '90s, racking up several hits including "If I Had No Loot," "Feels Good," "Anniversary" and the iconic "It Never Rains (In Southern California)."
Following four albums with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq formed the urban supergroup Lucy Pearl in 1999 along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest and Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, yielding Dance Tonight. His solo career kicked off with 2002's Instant Vintage and 2004's Ray Ray. Critics began taking special notice with the release of his 2008 homage to Motown and Philly soul,The Way I See It, and it's follow-up, Stone Rollin'(2011), which landed on many year-end Top Ten best albums lists.
Consequence of Sound spoke for many critics in their review, writing, "Saadiq [is] a true soul master" who "revitalizes the...genre by taking nearly every step he can to create an almost flawless record." Saadiq's on-stage performances garner equal praise. NPR called his SXSW appearance in support of Stone Rollin' "a full-blown soul revue... When a guy this cool exerts this much effort, it's a joy to behold."
While his solo career thrived, Saadiq honed his craft as a producer, working with a wide range of artists, including Snoop Dogg, Little Dragon, Erykah Badu and Stevie Wonder. He remains a true musician's musician, with Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga among the many superstars who tapped him to play bass or guitar on high-profile projects, including Gaga's memorable David Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote career-defining hits for D'Angelo ("Untitled (How Does It Feel)") and Solange ("Cranes in the Sky"), and his compositions have been covered, sampled or referenced by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Drake.
In 2012, Saadiq was named toTime magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and in 2017, he received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Original Song for "Mighty River" from the filmMudbound, which he co-wrote with Mary J. Blige. On television, Saadiq is the composer in residence for Isa Rae's hit HBO showInsecure. His highly anticipated next solo album, Jimmy Lee, is scheduled for release in August 2019.
Tony! Toni! Toné!
https://tonytonitone.com
What makes a music legend? Perhaps it's the ability to leave aninimitable, lasting imprint on the world. By that definition, Tony Toni Toné's contribution to music is most certainly legendary: a group regarded the world over as a talented, authentic group of musicians who made some of the best R&B music of the 80's and 90's. From fun, upbeat, smash hits like "Feels Good," to blues-leaning classics like "The Blues" to their signature love ballads like "Anniversary," the sound of Tony Toni Toné is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable.Their ability to create songs that perfectly married the stylings of the soul and funk gods of the 70's with the technology and hip-hop infused R&B of the 90s made them icons of their generation.
The group released five albums in all, including Who? (1988), The Revival (1990), Sons of Soul (1993), House of Music (1996), and Hits (1997). After their debut album, the trio quickly expanded their roles as singers and musicians to songwriters and producers of their music, leading to their distinctive sound and timeless songs that remain in rotation on radio stations today.
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Raphael Saadiq
https://www.raphaelsaadiqmusic.com
Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and go-to collaborator/producer for some of the biggest names in R&B. Solange Knowles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Ne-Yo and Miguel are among the many artists who turn to Saadiq for his deep musicality, contemporary creative vision and encyclopedic knowledge of timeless pop music.
Born in Oakland, Raphael grew up singing gospel music in the church and started playing bass guitar at the age of six. On the strength of the musical and stage training he received at Castlemont High School, Saadiq auditioned for Sheila E and landed a spot in her band which supported Prince on his 1986 Parade world tour.
After honing his chops on the road, Saadiq returned to Oakland and formed the group Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother D'Wayne Wiggins and cousin Timothy Riley. The trio went on to enjoy considerable success on radio and MTV in the late '80s and early '90s, racking up several hits including "If I Had No Loot," "Feels Good," "Anniversary" and the iconic "It Never Rains (In Southern California)."
Following four albums with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq formed the urban supergroup Lucy Pearl in 1999 along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest and Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, yielding Dance Tonight. His solo career kicked off with 2002's Instant Vintage and 2004's Ray Ray. Critics began taking special notice with the release of his 2008 homage to Motown and Philly soul,The Way I See It, and it's follow-up, Stone Rollin'(2011), which landed on many year-end Top Ten best albums lists.
Consequence of Sound spoke for many critics in their review, writing, "Saadiq [is] a true soul master" who "revitalizes the...genre by taking nearly every step he can to create an almost flawless record." Saadiq's on-stage performances garner equal praise. NPR called his SXSW appearance in support of Stone Rollin' "a full-blown soul revue... When a guy this cool exerts this much effort, it's a joy to behold."
While his solo career thrived, Saadiq honed his craft as a producer, working with a wide range of artists, including Snoop Dogg, Little Dragon, Erykah Badu and Stevie Wonder. He remains a true musician's musician, with Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga among the many superstars who tapped him to play bass or guitar on high-profile projects, including Gaga's memorable David Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote career-defining hits for D'Angelo ("Untitled (How Does It Feel)") and Solange ("Cranes in the Sky"), and his compositions have been covered, sampled or referenced by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Drake.
In 2012, Saadiq was named toTime magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and in 2017, he received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Original Song for "Mighty River" from the filmMudbound, which he co-wrote with Mary J. Blige. On television, Saadiq is the composer in residence for Isa Rae's hit HBO showInsecure. His highly anticipated next solo album, Jimmy Lee, is scheduled for release in August 2019.
Tony! Toni! Toné!
https://tonytonitone.com
What makes a music legend? Perhaps it's the ability to leave aninimitable, lasting imprint on the world. By that definition, Tony Toni Toné's contribution to music is most certainly legendary: a group regarded the world over as a talented, authentic group of musicians who made some of the best R&B music of the 80's and 90's. From fun, upbeat, smash hits like "Feels Good," to blues-leaning classics like "The Blues" to their signature love ballads like "Anniversary," the sound of Tony Toni Toné is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable.Their ability to create songs that perfectly married the stylings of the soul and funk gods of the 70's with the technology and hip-hop infused R&B of the 90s made them icons of their generation.
The group released five albums in all, including Who? (1988), The Revival (1990), Sons of Soul (1993), House of Music (1996), and Hits (1997). After their debut album, the trio quickly expanded their roles as singers and musicians to songwriters and producers of their music, leading to their distinctive sound and timeless songs that remain in rotation on radio stations today.
Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné! Just Me And You Tour 2023
Raphael Saadiq
https://www.raphaelsaadiqmusic.com
Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and go-to collaborator/producer for some of the biggest names in R&B. Solange Knowles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Ne-Yo and Miguel are among the many artists who turn to Saadiq for his deep musicality, contemporary creative vision and encyclopedic knowledge of timeless pop music.
Born in Oakland, Raphael grew up singing gospel music in the church and started playing bass guitar at the age of six. On the strength of the musical and stage training he received at Castlemont High School, Saadiq auditioned for Sheila E and landed a spot in her band which supported Prince on his 1986 Parade world tour.
After honing his chops on the road, Saadiq returned to Oakland and formed the group Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother D'Wayne Wiggins and cousin Timothy Riley. The trio went on to enjoy considerable success on radio and MTV in the late '80s and early '90s, racking up several hits including "If I Had No Loot," "Feels Good," "Anniversary" and the iconic "It Never Rains (In Southern California)."
Following four albums with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq formed the urban supergroup Lucy Pearl in 1999 along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest and Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, yielding Dance Tonight. His solo career kicked off with 2002's Instant Vintage and 2004's Ray Ray. Critics began taking special notice with the release of his 2008 homage to Motown and Philly soul,The Way I See It, and it's follow-up, Stone Rollin'(2011), which landed on many year-end Top Ten best albums lists.
Consequence of Sound spoke for many critics in their review, writing, "Saadiq [is] a true soul master" who "revitalizes the...genre by taking nearly every step he can to create an almost flawless record." Saadiq's on-stage performances garner equal praise. NPR called his SXSW appearance in support of Stone Rollin' "a full-blown soul revue... When a guy this cool exerts this much effort, it's a joy to behold."
While his solo career thrived, Saadiq honed his craft as a producer, working with a wide range of artists, including Snoop Dogg, Little Dragon, Erykah Badu and Stevie Wonder. He remains a true musician's musician, with Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga among the many superstars who tapped him to play bass or guitar on high-profile projects, including Gaga's memorable David Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote career-defining hits for D'Angelo ("Untitled (How Does It Feel)") and Solange ("Cranes in the Sky"), and his compositions have been covered, sampled or referenced by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Drake.
In 2012, Saadiq was named toTime magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and in 2017, he received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Original Song for "Mighty River" from the filmMudbound, which he co-wrote with Mary J. Blige. On television, Saadiq is the composer in residence for Isa Rae's hit HBO showInsecure. His highly anticipated next solo album, Jimmy Lee, is scheduled for release in August 2019.
Tony! Toni! Toné!
https://tonytonitone.com
What makes a music legend? Perhaps it's the ability to leave aninimitable, lasting imprint on the world. By that definition, Tony Toni Toné's contribution to music is most certainly legendary: a group regarded the world over as a talented, authentic group of musicians who made some of the best R&B music of the 80's and 90's. From fun, upbeat, smash hits like "Feels Good," to blues-leaning classics like "The Blues" to their signature love ballads like "Anniversary," the sound of Tony Toni Toné is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable.Their ability to create songs that perfectly married the stylings of the soul and funk gods of the 70's with the technology and hip-hop infused R&B of the 90s made them icons of their generation.
The group released five albums in all, including Who? (1988), The Revival (1990), Sons of Soul (1993), House of Music (1996), and Hits (1997). After their debut album, the trio quickly expanded their roles as singers and musicians to songwriters and producers of their music, leading to their distinctive sound and timeless songs that remain in rotation on radio stations today.
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Raphael Saadiq
https://www.raphaelsaadiqmusic.com
Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and go-to collaborator/producer for some of the biggest names in R&B. Solange Knowles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, Ne-Yo and Miguel are among the many artists who turn to Saadiq for his deep musicality, contemporary creative vision and encyclopedic knowledge of timeless pop music.
Born in Oakland, Raphael grew up singing gospel music in the church and started playing bass guitar at the age of six. On the strength of the musical and stage training he received at Castlemont High School, Saadiq auditioned for Sheila E and landed a spot in her band which supported Prince on his 1986 Parade world tour.
After honing his chops on the road, Saadiq returned to Oakland and formed the group Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother D'Wayne Wiggins and cousin Timothy Riley. The trio went on to enjoy considerable success on radio and MTV in the late '80s and early '90s, racking up several hits including "If I Had No Loot," "Feels Good," "Anniversary" and the iconic "It Never Rains (In Southern California)."
Following four albums with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq formed the urban supergroup Lucy Pearl in 1999 along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest and Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, yielding Dance Tonight. His solo career kicked off with 2002's Instant Vintage and 2004's Ray Ray. Critics began taking special notice with the release of his 2008 homage to Motown and Philly soul,The Way I See It, and it's follow-up, Stone Rollin'(2011), which landed on many year-end Top Ten best albums lists.
Consequence of Sound spoke for many critics in their review, writing, "Saadiq [is] a true soul master" who "revitalizes the...genre by taking nearly every step he can to create an almost flawless record." Saadiq's on-stage performances garner equal praise. NPR called his SXSW appearance in support of Stone Rollin' "a full-blown soul revue... When a guy this cool exerts this much effort, it's a joy to behold."
While his solo career thrived, Saadiq honed his craft as a producer, working with a wide range of artists, including Snoop Dogg, Little Dragon, Erykah Badu and Stevie Wonder. He remains a true musician's musician, with Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga among the many superstars who tapped him to play bass or guitar on high-profile projects, including Gaga's memorable David Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote career-defining hits for D'Angelo ("Untitled (How Does It Feel)") and Solange ("Cranes in the Sky"), and his compositions have been covered, sampled or referenced by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Drake.
In 2012, Saadiq was named toTime magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and in 2017, he received an Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Original Song for "Mighty River" from the filmMudbound, which he co-wrote with Mary J. Blige. On television, Saadiq is the composer in residence for Isa Rae's hit HBO showInsecure. His highly anticipated next solo album, Jimmy Lee, is scheduled for release in August 2019.
Tony! Toni! Toné!
https://tonytonitone.com
What makes a music legend? Perhaps it's the ability to leave aninimitable, lasting imprint on the world. By that definition, Tony Toni Toné's contribution to music is most certainly legendary: a group regarded the world over as a talented, authentic group of musicians who made some of the best R&B music of the 80's and 90's. From fun, upbeat, smash hits like "Feels Good," to blues-leaning classics like "The Blues" to their signature love ballads like "Anniversary," the sound of Tony Toni Toné is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable.Their ability to create songs that perfectly married the stylings of the soul and funk gods of the 70's with the technology and hip-hop infused R&B of the 90s made them icons of their generation.
The group released five albums in all, including Who? (1988), The Revival (1990), Sons of Soul (1993), House of Music (1996), and Hits (1997). After their debut album, the trio quickly expanded their roles as singers and musicians to songwriters and producers of their music, leading to their distinctive sound and timeless songs that remain in rotation on radio stations today.
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