It was clear that Raphael Saadiq ... on the new disc’s “Stone Rollin”. References to the Stones, and to Sly’s slinkier ilk, are not accidental. And if Saadiq’s melodies didn’t always ...

Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins on May 14, 1966) is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his work in R&B and soul, Saadiq has earned acclaim both for ...

(There’s a great rehearsal clip for that gig on the Raphael Saadiq website.) Ray Ray’s own backing band is called Stone Rollin’, which also happens to be the name of his preternaturally ...

reunited for a tour last year, co-founder and key creative force Raphael Saadiq had ... Prince loved Saadiq's classic 2011 solo album Stone Rollin' - particularly the title track - and Saadiq ...