Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer. Born in Oakland, he grew up singing gospel and started playing bass at age six. After training at Castlemont High, he auditioned for Sheila E and joined her band supporting Prince’s 1986 world tour. Saadiq then formed Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother and cousin, scoring hits like “Feels Good” and “Anniversary.” He later started the supergroup Lucy Pearl and launched a solo career with Instant Vintage and Ray Ray. His ...Read more