Comments for Raphael Saadiq: A Modern Day Classic at http://www.okayplayer.com , comment 1 to 24 out of 20 comments http://www.okayplayer.com Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:22:02 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-8289 SBW i think you taking a way too far, the brotha will starve if we were to follow what you suggest! your views are pin-point though. Rafa you brilliant man! feature my girl in you next video, ha ha! peace. jcebekhulu@justice.gov.za - king of the south(africa) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:20:46 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-6456 you know I grew up with rapheal, him and his brother dwayne wiggins and I all went to the same jr high and high school and played in the band to together, I am so proud of my brother - dballer Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:00:09 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-6294 Great album! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS NEO-SOUL! That label was created by the white corporate record label executives in order to keep us divided. Its all R&B! Don't be a sheep, be a leader - SanDiegoFunkDaddy Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:36:20 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-6262 SBW are you serious girlfriend...?? I hear where you're coming from but I just think you're taking this one too far... Respectfully submitted.... - EthanAlllen... Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:56:55 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-6003 SBW: ... GET OVER IT!!! - ?????? Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:11:15 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-5986 I remixed this album. Check it out http://www.zshare.net/download/18895802bbc056f3/ - MeLOxtra Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:59:19 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-5242 Black women are portrayed in music videos every day? Thick and darkskinned too! Just look at any commercial rap-video! Now that's real portrayal in those videos - hey SBW! Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:11:02 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4963 Those who don't know, One of the originators, songs like, "It never rains in Southern California", and one of my personal faves "That's all I ask of You", from you guessed it for all those up and coming R&B singers and fans who don't know, "The Higher Learning Soundtrack", keep doing your thing Raphael !!!! - Hovrcraft Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:19:40 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4903 So, I just saw Saadiq's new video for "Love that Girl" and WTF & WTH is really good with his choice of female subjects? I read his OKP interview and frankly, HE'S AN HYPOCRITE. How dare you speak about urban radio responsibility and suggest what is authentically Black music when you can't even support and project Blackness. I FEEL LIKE F SAADIQ RIGHT NOW. WHY IS IT THAT THE HYBRID OR WHITE FEMALE AESTHETIC ARE THE CENTER PIECES FOR MANY BLACK MALE VIDEOS? WHAT IS THIS SUGGESTING? THERE WAS ONLY ONE BLACK WOMAN IN THE ENTIRE VIDEO AND SHE WAS A MERE PROP TO THE OTHER NON-BLACK FEMALE LEADS IN THE VIDEO. It really doesn’t matter if these women were his proteges or artists, its about balance. I thought someone like Saadiq would be conscious of this. And let's not even give the excuse that he's not in charge of casting. I'm sorry, Saadiq is at a level in his career where he can make power moves and demand an equal balance of women in his video. I mean, what a far cry from 2002's "Be Here" video, when the female lead was a realistic portrayal of a Black woman and damn sexy and beautiful. What happened between 2002 and 2008? He wants to sing culturally-Black music, dress culturally Black with the Malcolm specs and guess what, his entire fan-base is and has been BLACK and this is how he represents for us? This is the visual that he gives to a genealogy of Black music that he chooses to riff on for this album? HE SUCKS! And this isn't about interracial relationships. Its about responsibility as an artist and a so-called activist and giving a damn about the lack of balance and decent exposure of Black females. I'm tired of artists demanding Black support when they opt not to cater to us. I'm tired of artists (of all races) pimping the Black music and Black 60's music aesthetic and opt not to be socially responsible to and for the Black community. Because what they don't realize is that the most powerful Black 60's music was accompanied by activism and struggle. Namely folks like: Simone and Gaye among others. And for all of us who took an issue with this video, WE SHOULD NOT SUPPORT HIS MUSIC, HIS FREE CONCERT OR ANY OF HIS FUTURE PROJECTS. BIG-UPS TO ARTISTS LIKE: Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim and Musiq, (sometimes), Martin Luther among other Black male singers for placing REAL BLACK WOMEN AND OFTEN TIMES, DARK SKIN BLACK WOMEN IN THEIR VIDEOS. I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT THESE ARTISTS. - SBW Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:11:48 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4893 that man was lookin sooo lost yesterday at black august at BB Kings, i saw him followin Q- Tip around like a lost puppy.. Raphael is still that nigga to me !!!! - Lala U Beezy Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:38:39 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4818 This man is AMAZING! - JSoul23 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:51:12 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4505 I can't wait, i'm so mad i'm not going to make it tomorrow - Ladyfresh Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:58:26 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4297 Yo'! Check what I did to the song "Oh Girl"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtcpV4ErjBA Already! If you're a music head like myself you'll understand why I had to. Peace In [Confusion Out] Nuncio - Nuncio78.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:26:36 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-4157 Brilliant interview! Brilliant man! Brilliant music! Def looking forward to this release :-) - Azza Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:38:22 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3868 This man is a giant of soul music, so glad to see him given his respect due. Good interview! - Sun Shines Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:33:48 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3854 I'm really looking forward to this album. The whole '60s revival sound is already starting to get a little played, but Saadiq has always delivered quality, so I'm sure his will manage to stand out from the pack. He may not move the units he did with TTT, but he's managed to keep making records for himself as well as writing and producing hits for others for 20+ years, and not too many can say that. - 2Sense Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:18:36 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3851 Cool read. Thanks! Dapz to Saadiq for ALWAYS puttin' it down. - Smee Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:41:52 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3820 Love That Girl has been on serious rotation on my ipod, if the ish was on tape it wud be melted by now. been waiting for this album to drop for a while now. looks like it might just be worth the wait - JayRu21 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:54:55 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3770 The new work sounds authentic and amazing! - Jonelle Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:22:09 +0100 http://www.okayplayer.com/interviews/latest-interviews/raphael-saadiq:-a-modern-day-classic-200808086223/#comment-3742 It´s a been a long time comin´. can´t wait. classic. 1 - Soul Junkie Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:02:01 +0100