He co-produced the song "Cranes in the Sky" with Solange… In the 35 years since, Raphael Saadiq has become an institution in American R&B music, as a bass player, singer, songwriter and producer. RS: I just remember uh I didn't need an unemployment check anymore. RS : And, and next thing you know, we're in Tokyo, opening up for Prince, you know, singing Erotic City.ĪS: When you were on your way home from that audition, did you know that your life had changed? And then I I just remember somebody else had already got the gig and when I start playing, they gave me the gig. Um, I had like 501s on, like a derby jacket and had. There was maybe 20 to 30 people outside, like bass players, sort of dressed like Prince. RS : He said, is there anyone up there that can sing and dance and play bass. It was a guy who was lining up musicians for Sheila E’s band for her world tour with Prince. ![]() He was just out of high school, and hanging around a studio with friends when they got a call. Raphael Saadiq grew up in Oakland, California. The show from WNYC about the things we think about a lot…. Maybe because of the stuff I went through with my, you know, my family and I don't need anything just dark. RAPHAEL SAADIQ: I want people to walk into a place where I'm working at or where I live and just feel really warm, and I think that's a therapy for me.
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