Smiling While Black, An Interview with Raphael Saadiq

[@god_of_the_universe7751]

Raphael Saadiq is extremely underrated. There's no artist from the 80's, 90s and now that can touch him

[@marlajones1073]

Raphael Saadiq is timeless. I saw him on a Tiny Desk concert from 2019 with Lucky Daye. He is also very gracious and humble. May God continue to bless this man to give us another 25 years of music. On a shallow note - whatever is in his water, I want it. Who would believe he is 55!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right he has some great genes I guess

[@patm6352]

I didn’t think it was possible, but I love this man even more now.

[@ladylion442]

This internet was so dope. To hear his friends talk about him and the type of person he is. Makes me love him even more. His bday is the day before my dad’s. People used to speak about my dad the same way. ❤

[@ladylion442]

Interview

[@lmurphymarie]

the way Raphael talks about how Earth Wind and Fire saved his life. that's what his music did for me growing up forever a Raphael Saadiq fan and Tone Tony Toni

[@god_of_the_universe7751]

This was a dope interview. Adrian you've showed me how much that you truly appreciate real artist and musicians. Thank you good brotha

[@tayj1313]

Raphael Saadiq has mastered his music for all generations. He loves his music, it’s his outlet, and a healing mechanism. Excellent interview Mr. Andre Younge.

[@TheCakediva08]

Im a day one for the love of you fan! My mom and dad love The tonies too! I saw Them live last week in Durham and it was an EPIC BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE! I almost jumped off that balcony when i heard First of all im your man, second of all ...🙆🏽‍♀️(the extended version of Anniversary) he sounded like an angel! Raphael is the most BEAUTIFUL man ever!!❤❤

[@sbsuccess7854]

Best intro I have ever heard. What a beautiful interview. I was a radio host in college. They were my first interview in music. I just saw them at KZbin in Los Angeles. It was a magical vibe. I love Black people.

[@westindianmalkah8570]

I love Raphael Saadiq I've been a fan since he began. 💜💙💜

[@ladygemini5967]

Two beautiful educated MEN…loved this

[@big-baby-buddha]

This is a wonderful gift . Nourishing AF. Thank you 🙏

[@devzeppalin]

Fire! Saadiq is my favorite singer, I love all of Andrian’s work so this was beautiful to hear.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Great interview I’m a huge Raphael fan

[@veronicaancrum4871]

Adrian I’m really enjoying your interviews.

[@zdoll12]

This interview gave me goosebumps

[@ladygemini5967]

Very beautiful interview I had to watch it twice and I loved it

[@ChanellJWilson]

This was a really great conversation. I am from Oakland. I live in San Joaquin County now. I moved out of Oakland at 26 because I knew I had to.....I miss the people but I feel exactly what Raphael said about the town....always a special place in my heart for Oakland but something was calling me....I appreciate. The conversation too. I am a songwriter so everything said resonated especially about practice and desiring to play certain instruments because something in you says do it...timely very timely thanks for sharing

[@ladygemini5967]

Did you ever meet Mr.Raphael Saadiq??

[@camarocrypto]

Much love to these two brothers!❤👊🏾

[@ladygemini5967]

This interview Raphael Saadiq was very transparent in this interview I was in bliss listening I loved this..Thank to the interviewer

[@MyoniePayton-g5r]

The connection between visitors of Westworld and Police is an unfortunate truth. Solid facts throughout this interview.

[@TheCakediva08]

Wow we are so similar. This was an amazing interview. Thank you for sharing and being transparent. You are a beautiful person inside and out Raphael. Keep smiling its beautiful. It makes me think of the Chaka Khan song ..your smile so very happy, you look familiar. Reminds me of something goood I once felt. Thank you for being what I needed. I dreamed of someone like you ❤💞💫😍🤴🏾❤️‍🔥

[@shannonplunkettcaceres3019]

Rafael 😍 great interview.

[@truskool100]

Outstanding interviewing

[@reginaqueen5349]

Praying for him he is a beautiful guy with a beautiful 💙 i love his music is his therapy writing is my therapy

[@blackmagicwoman1493]

I absolutely love Raphael's commentary on black representation.

[@ladygemini5967]

Adrian Young thank you for this interview post

[@dholness1]

I mean, we allbused to love that TTT was a band... this was dope! He is phenomenal!

[@WheresTheVodka]

huh❓️

[@dholness1]

​@withac193 we all used to love Toni Tone Tony, but this is phenomenal! Sorry for typos

[@TheKellie03]

I luv this interview. Saadiq fan forever!

[@msmiyani]

I swear I'm in love with both of them

[@kincamell]

Gratitude

[@MrDmacc1]

What kind of Bass is that new one Raphael got?

[@ladygemini5967]

Love this interview

[@indrataylor3149]

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@kntayloe880]

This intro was really long

[@MyoniePayton-g5r]

Sorry but Adriane Younge is wrong at the 20:10 mark. Black culture always comes back to its roots. Gospel music is still well respected in every genre of Black music, same goes for African rhythms and vibes. We never forget us and we’ve always appreciated our music worldwide. It’s the reason dancehall and Afrobeat is loved by US Blacks and other Pan Africans worldwide. Why we can hear a rap song today that samples (tributes) up 2-3 black songs from 2-3 past generations. There’s no other group of people who do that.

[@TheCakediva08]

I dont mind being a side chick to the bass🥰

[@KULTURESHOKENT]

nice

[@creeei9305]

❤❤❤

[@RickieDutchover]

👍🏾

[@strikeforcetracktraining2253]

IF IT'S TTT I'M IN IF IT'S RS AND TTT I'M OUT

[@funkythangzprod3446]

#CastlemontHighSchool #ElijahBakerHamiltonJuniorHigh

[@virtuouslady5679]

Regina Hall would be a great catch for him...just saying

[@ladygemini5967]

No I would be😂😂😂

[@TheCakediva08]

No im perfect for him 😊

[@annbolling8753]

No, I’m perfect for him😂😂😂

[@rifire1]

As good of a talent as he is... if he focused on himself and not stealing from others.... He could be a genius.

[@devzeppalin]

Who’d he steal from?

[@PapaJaja]

Please elaborate.

[@charityskygrace]

@@devzeppalin ....uuuh ME for 1...smh

[@ladygemini5967]

Stop how you know he did that??? Receipts!!!!

[@TheCakediva08]

​@@charityskygraceI remember you sang on can you feel me. I loved your voice