Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician RAPHAEL SAADIQ will be releasing his new album Jimmie Lee this Friday (Aug 23rd) and it's a great time to look back on his past musical contributions as he continue on his journey. RnBJunkieOfficial compiled his top 10 best songs from his four albums and soundtrack features.
10 MOVIN' DOWN THE LINE
From the Album: Stone Rollin'
Another Motown-inspired sound, this standout single showcases how masterful Saadiq is vocally.
09 RAY RAY THEME (FEATURING JOI)
From the Album: Ray Ray
Saadiq teamed up with onetime Lucy Pearl replacement Joi on this Shaft-inspired funk gem.
08 STAYING IN LOVE
From the Album: The Way I See It
Paying homage to the Motown sound, this standout upbeat song is sure to make Stevie Wonder proud.
07 STILL RAY
From the Album: Instant Vintage
This piano and guitar-driven standout cut samples Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E.".
06 LOVE THAT GIRL
From the Album: The Way I See It
This infectious Motown-inspired song served as the lead single and secured Saadiq a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.
05 GOOD MAN
From the Album: Stone Rollin'
Featuring rap vocal contribution from Taura Stinson, this Grammy nominated song explores lost love and betrayal.
04 NEVER GIVE YOU UP (FEATURING STEVIE WONDER & CJ HILTON)
From the Album: The Way I See It
Saadiq collaborated with music legend Stevie Wonder (on harmonica) and then rising musician CJ Hilton on this groove. The song also secured the talented trio of musicians a Grammy nomination.
03 GET INVOLVED (FEATURING Q-TIP)
From the Album: The PJ's Original Soundtrack
Often described as Prince-inspired, this upbeat track features Hip Hop artist Q-Tip and samples elements from The Intruder's "I'll Always Love My Mama".
02 BE HERE (FEATURING D'ANGELO)
From the Album: Instant Vintage
Released as the second single from Saadiq's critically acclaimed debut solo LP, this Grammy nominated song found his collaboration with fellow Soul singer D'Angelo to be a smooth, stand out cut.
01 ASK OF YOU
From the Album: Higher Learning Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Saadiq's breakout debut solo single which peaked at No. 19 on the Hot 100's chart and No. 2 on the R&B chart. His one-timed group Lucy Pearl sampled the song on "Lucy Pearl's Way" and more recently rapper Wale and singer Jeremih sampled it on "On Chill".
HONORABLE MENTION:
1 Stone Rollin'
2 Let's Take a Walk
3 100 Yard Dash
4 Radio
5 Something Keeps Calling
6 Day Dreams
BONUS - HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:
1 It's a Shame
2 Just One Kiss (Featuring Joss Stone)
3 Sometimes
4 Skyy, Can You Feel Me
5 Calling
6 Detroit Girl
7 Boomerang (Featuring Marcus Miller)
