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Inspiring quotes by Raphael Saadiq

hridoy khan · May 14, 2024 · 2 min read
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The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Raphael Saadiq

  • If you want to be like the greats, you learn from the greats.
  • Isaac Hayes told me once, ‘There’s no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn’t.’
  • The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love.
  • When you love what you do, it pays off, and that’s the best reward you could have.
  • The reward is when you make the music, not when you get the medal.
  • If you really love music, people can tell if you love music. You have to just stick with it.
  • I just follow great people. If you want to play like a pro, you learn from the pros.
  • It’s the adrenaline rush you only get from being in front of an audience. It’s addictive.
  • Friendship, harmony, and leadership – pushin’ people, just givin’ people that push, like I would expect them to do for me, they’d do the same for me in return.
  • I just think, who wants new soul? I want my soul to be the same as Otis Redding, I don’t wanna have a new one.

Raphael Saadiq, born Charles Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966, in Oakland, California, is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Rising to prominence as a member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! in the late 1980s, Saadiq helped define the sound of contemporary R&B with hits like “Feels Good” and “It Never Rains (In Southern California).”

After the group’s success, he launched a solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as “Instant Vintage” (2002) and “The Way I See It” (2008), which showcased his deep appreciation for classic soul and Motown influences.

Saadiq is also known for his prolific work as a producer, collaborating with artists like D’Angelo, Solange, and Mary J. Blige. His innovative approach and respect for musical traditions have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and a lasting impact on modern R&B and soul music.

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