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WATCH: Soul Star Raphael Saadiq

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By Peter Gaston on November 12, 2009 9:31 AM (10) Comments

Raphael Saadiq

Cool retro-soul records -- namely from fair-haired dudes in what SPIN's Charles Aaron dubbed the "White Soulboy Invasion" earlier this year -- litter the record release calendars of late 2009 and early 2010.

But while these newcomers deserve some praise, let's not sleep on one man who's been refreshing classic R&B for a long, long time: Raphael Saadiq.

In his brand new video for "Staying in Love," off The Way I See It (one of last year's pleasant surprises), Saadiq pairs cleverly wrought graphics -- think iPod ad meets Frank Miller's semi-animated film Sin City -- with the song's timeless, Motown/Funk Brothers-style guitar hook. Watch below -- it's a totally addictive track!

WATCH: Raphael Saadiq, "Staying in Love"

Saadiq -- whose set at this summer's Bonnaroo festival definitely caught our attention -- kicks off a nine-date tour with Janelle Monae and Anjulie on Nov. 16 in Seattle. Here's the full itinerary:

11/16, Seattle (Showbox SoDo)
11/18, Oakland (Fox Theatre)
11/20, Los Angeles (Henry Fonda Theatre)
11/24, Dallas (House of Blues)
11/25, Houston (House of Blues)
12/4, New York (Venue TBC)
12/6, Baltimore (Ramshead Live)
12/7, Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
12/9, Boston (House of Blues)

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Posted By Brian P

01.06.10 3:57 PM

http://mog.com/drewfonts/blog/1678034

Posted By Brian P

01.06.10 3:56 PM

Raphael Saadiq talks about his collabs with Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, and why he's a fan of Phish!

http://mog.com/drewfonts/blog/1678034

Posted By Melani

11.25.09 12:39 PM

When is Raphael coming to Atlanta???? Why was the Nov 30th show cancelled??? :-(

Posted By Anonymous

11.25.09 12:38 PM

Love Raphael... I from Sacramento and I remember seeing R around at the 'cool' clubs in town. Love Raphael, love Sacramento and the Bay Area.

Posted By belovedtoni

11.21.09 8:54 AM

Its Tricky Raphael , lookin forward to you returning to Detroit, whenever I will be there.....Love Ya!!!

Posted By None of your buisness

11.15.09 7:31 PM

this is not Fair. I can't believe Orlando show is cancelled.That was suppose to be by early birthday present and the tickets were already purchased. What the **** did I do to deserve this? All I wanted to do was see Raphael perform in person and this was probably going to be my only chance to see him now I probably won't ever get that chance And DON'T want to wait another year or 3 years just to see him, it will be to late then and he will be older. I am extremley upset and pissed the **** off,( Not at raphael, but at the situation) That ruined my whole year.

Posted By Daphne

11.12.09 8:03 PM

This is so cute!! I've got to catch one of these shows..Cheap plane fare, hotel and my Christmas present to me!! See yall soon Raphael!!

Posted By Patricia Gooden

11.12.09 3:38 PM

Falling is the easy part. Stayin is work. Been in it (love) for 20+ years. I wouldn't have it any other way. We are great together and we have raised 3 wonderful children. U get more out than u put in. Oh, I love the song, video and album. See u in Oakland. 6 more days!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By Anonymous

11.12.09 1:53 PM

Real talk in a real video GO RAPHAEL!

Posted By FinesseV

11.12.09 1:26 PM

Really LOVE this video. The animation is out of sight. Thought I'm sure Mr. Saadiq has heard this a million times or more, he really favors Mr. David Ruffin in this video. Keep it coming.