Raphael Saadiq - Rikers Island

One of the standout records from the new album by R&B / neo-soul legend Raphael Saadiq, which is his first full solo release in eight years. Featuring the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Brook D’Leau, this is a must listen for a lazy Sunday at home. Get your copy of the album here.

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Baby Jaymes - Heart & Soul

Lead single from Baby Jaymes' upcoming album Ghetto Retro. Apparently he's being mentored by Raphael Saadiq - having listened to this, you can definitely hear his influences. Soul music done right.

Raphael Saadiq x PinBoard

My boys over at PinBoard caught up with Raphael Saadiq the other day @ Red Bulls recording studio - he did an exceptional acoustic performance of Good Man, which is one of my favourite tracks of 2011. His new album, Stone Rollin’, was released the other week and if you haven’t got yourself a copy, then you don’t know what you’re missing out on. You can catch him over at Shepherds Bush Empire on the 28th April. Genius.

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Movin' Down The Line x Day Dreams

Didn’t expect to get this and Katy B’s album on the same day, but that is what has happened, and to say I’m impressed would be the understatement of the century. Stone Rollin’ takes us back to the 50s/60s and sees Raphael revisit his musical roots, creating a sound that is non-existent in this day and age. I had no idea that he was 44 until today, but I guess that explains the maturity in his music and the diversity that he has shown across all 4 solo studio albums. Including his work as Lucy Pearl, I think it’s safe to say that this man will go down as one of the greatest R&B artists to come from the 21st century. Also; I can’t explain how refreshing it is to hear a 10 track album with nothing but quality on there - this will be one of the best releases of 2011. Make sure you get your copy next month, you won’t be disappointed.

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Stone Rollin'

Official video for Raphael Saadiq’s lead single and the title track from the upcoming Stone Rollin’ project. This guy is too cool.

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Stone Rollin'

Title track from Raphael Saadiq’s upcoming album, Stone Rollin’. Everything I’ve heard from it thus far has been brilliant, and this is no exception. So much soul. Spotted over @ Pinboard.

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Radio

Raphael Saadiq is one of the coolest and most talented men in music. Here is his new single, which will feature on his upcoming album, Stone Rollin’. This guy can do no wrong.

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