Extra Inches – The Music of Raphael Saadiq & Tony Toni Toné
It occurred to me recently, whilst listening to Tony Toni Toné’s ‘House Of Music’ just how much I love that album. For that reason alone I thought that a feature on the music of Raphael Saadiq along with bands he has been synonymous with: the Tonys and Lucy Pearl, would be a marvellous idea. Covering over three decades then, here’s a fourteen track ‘Selection’ from eight albums that drip with pure soul and funk. From the killer cut from ‘The Way I See It ‘ with Stevie back in 2008 to adventures with D’Angelo and Q-Tip in 2002 and 1999 respectively.
On a personal note, I think Rafael Saadiq is one of the most important figures in soul music currently and as a solo artist has that career defining album still to come. He’s dabbled with the retro sound recently but it’ll be even more interesting to see what’s coming next. [BH]
Extra Inches
The Music of Raphael Saadiq & Tony Toni Toné
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Raphael Saadiq Never Give You Up The Way I See It 2008
Raphael Saadiq Faithful Instant Vintage 2002
Lucy Pearl They Can’t Lucy Pearl 2000
Tony Toni Toné Anniversary Sons Of Soul 1993
Tony Toni Toné It Never Rains (In Southern California) The Revival 1990
Tony Toni Toné Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz House Of Music 1996
Lucy Pearl Don’t Mess With My Man Lucy Pearl 2000
Tony Toni Toné Let’s Get Down House Of Music 1996
Raphael Saadiq Moving Down The Line Stone Rollin’ 2011
Raphael Saadiq & D’Angelo Be Here Instant Vintage 2002
Raphael Saadiq Skyy, Can You Feel Me Instant Vintage 2002
Tony Toni Toné Lovin’ You House Of Music 1996
Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip Get Involved The PJ’s (OST) 1999
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