Raphael Saadiq opens up about grief, loss and his most personal project yet

Singer, songwriter and record producer Raphael Saadiq has been working in the music industry for more than 30 years. He started his career with the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! and later moved on to solo work. The Grammy Award winner has collaborated with stars such as Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Whitney Houston. After eight years, Saadiq recently released his latest album, Jimmy Lee, and says it's his most honest work yet. Anthony Mason reports.
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[@khubbard9489]

I'm glad he addressed how addiction effects not only the addict but the pain it causes the family🙏🏿

[@rr3901]

Good to see him back on the scene. He looks great to be 53 years old. Sad to hear all of the losses that he’s had. I couldn’t imagine. Much respect to Raphael!

[@vanityebony3666]

Music is healing. My heart goes out to him and his family.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Yes it is

[@jovonj4010]

53 looking more like 33.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I know right

[@farrahc7055]

@@lateshiachilds3640 😊💜👌 1.12.19

[@88PLR]

Indeed he from Oakland like me

[@ladygemini5967]

Sexy man

[@kenyagrooves]

I'm forever a fan of Raphael and his family!! Looking forward to hearing this project!!

[@lakieshatucker99]

You can never know the pain behind the artist music..... great job for the release

[@yojaydeezy]

Jimmy Lee’s son, so Raphael’s nephew is a good friend of mine. He has always kept him close & made sure he was good, I got to meet him at his studio in LA & he has so many cool stories! We talked about soul food the longest. lol. One of my favs in the game for sure.

[@chitaylor2775]

His eyes looks as if he's a 7 year old.. The pain seems so overbearing… I'm glad he found a unique way to release it. Prayers for him and his beautiful mother❤❤

[@Star-hk6gc]

A lot of loss for sure! He was very resilient despite it all.

[@vernellthomas6644]

A Master Teachers for sure. Can’t imagine the pain he has went through. His music is amazing!

[@Rhonda900]

He was like the black sheep but Jimmy Lee was everything to me....I get it.

[@curvy78]

He should have won an award for this album.

[@reneerenee9774]

It's crazy I was just listening to him last night and this comes on today. One of my all time favorite singers since the age of 15. ❤

[@lepoetress]

Wow .... didn't know he dealt with so much. May God continue to bless him abundantly.

[@mizannwells8381]

lepoetress Remember reading bout this many years ago so sad

[@AZIZ18691]

I’m happy for Raphael. He’s so talented and I just love hearing his music. 😊

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love Raphael Saadiq/ Toni, tony Tone I been a fan since I was 6 years old in 1988. This whole Jimmy Lee album is truly amazing I love the CD. I hate that he went through so much death experience but it's amazing how he continues to keep that beautiful smile on his face.

[@pundiparadox9840]

I've been a fan since day one. I absolutley love Saadiq as a music artist. This latest album is so right on time as it adress addiction and the darker side of family. The freedom to express such great loss and to share it with the world has got to be some what of spiritual atonement with humankind. This is the best CD thus far from Saadiq, if you don't have it buy it or buy it for a friend. Check his tour out...he 100 percent gives you what you want.

[@fredwooten14]

Raphael my man!

[@israellindsay8840]

Man I've heard all his albums his voice is unique and special to my child hood tone Tony toney reunion album please I'm begging you to there's hardly no rnb anymore just cyborge singers who can't really sing come back

[@ibukayov]

He’s just wow ❤️

[@valenciashelton6229]

Have been a fan from the beginning and love him more for going through it and becoming and enduring the pain and still one of the best at his craft and always a Good Man!!

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Raphael Saadiq is so immensely gifted and talented. He is one of my favorite solo male R&B artists of all time. I love his work with Tony! Tone! Toni!, Lucky Pearl and as a solo artist! I never knew he went though all these. He deserves his flowers.

[@bigtime4606]

Go watch the documentary called Loyalty No Royalty the true story of Tony Toni Tone, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2ikqWWIq6xpp80

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

@@bigtime4606 Ok I will.

[@martaclark8812]

Thank you for connecting the dots Raphael. You're an awesome artist. 😘

[@phoenixrising_1973]

So resilient!!! and Shot out to the CBS News Anchor for keeping it real!! "over 30 years I REMEMBER"

[@philly09westside]

Pain will either motivate or cause one to detonate?????

[@brittneybutler2491]

I love Raphael Saadiq!👑👑

[@autumnsmom1117]

Thanks #RaphaelSaadiq for sharing your story. I have no doubt, that your new music will help others who have suffered pain from losing family members. Have loved your music since first seeing #TonyToniTone on #ArsenioHall. Music is indeed a healing and I hope this has helped you in "connecting the dots." All the best to you and your family.🎤🎸📺💿🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵

[@SoniaBDorsey]

Light and blessings to you....

[@Jenmag1]

Beautiful, love this. Great segment

[@greganderson1445]

I never knew about the pain he was going through while producing hits. It's an encouragement to push forward as we all will deal with the pain that comes with life. God bless.

[@luvingg]

Those losses are just transformed. Energy doesn’t die. You just have to interact with them differently!

[@peacelovh4379]

My good brothah

[@BiancaMH]

Love Raphael!!

[@farrahc7055]

There's a lot of love for this man. 💜 1.12.19

[@lisacoleman2657]

Wow

[@Mel-nc3jg]

Wow his story is touching. This man is remarkable and looks like someone in their early 20’s. What is he drinking ?

[@blackbusinesslife5646]

Great interview

[@americannative4122]

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH to the best music in the world BLACK CULTURE MUSIC

[@tigertolliver5199]

Sprint musician. Great vocals. Great music! He's definitely resilient.

[@aliciaromain6327]

I love you Raph Saddiq you are awesome and funky like a train ❤

[@feliciastewart972]

He Looks Amazing!! ♥️. Beautiful Voice!! Thanks!!

[@rachealsilburn901]

I LOVE you Raphael!!!!

[@charliesmith6564]

So much talent thank you so much love for your music

[@dincredible2933]

Awesome Interview...Awesome Musician...Thank You 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 !!

[@donnabey4511]

People look down on addicts but y'all....look deeper. What's your addiction? We all have one

[@TheCakediva08]

Amazing interview!

[@lyfesaquarium]

Love him, thanks for sharing💝

[@theoldschooldiva374]

Hugging you Raphael, I can relate 🤗 😘.

[@Kozette007]

So y’all just not going to acknowledge Lucy Pearl. Lol

[@arnoldnorfleet1140]

RIP my brother Kenny 🙏🏾🕊✝️

[@kyleconrad2850]

Jesus, CBS is so insanely disconnected. This guy Raphael Saadiq is a genius and they are like: "so...why did you do this album?". Dummies.

[@rachealsilburn901]

Who is Mary J. Bli?

[@georgecoleman4300]

I hope he squashed the beef with his other brother from TTT.....

[@Jenmag1]

My parents created me from off one of his songs.

[@farrahc7055]

Your parents have very good taste. 1.12.19

[@kennethtams-ys5gq]

Watching Mother's and Sister's Suffering the Loss of a Child from Addiction, will Haunt Me to My Grave. Again Lord, Your Most Precious Creation, never goes without Gratitude in Perpetuity; and every Moment in your Presence; a Gift. Igziabeher

[@F_And]

Tonee?

[@luvingg]

He’s Black !!! Y’all know we do not age! 😘

[@anwav-]

Mary J. Blye.

[@shawnparker9695]

LMAO

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Mary J Bly? Does she not know the queen’s name?

[@MarkieB89]

Did she just call Mary J. Blige, Mary J. "Bly"? Lol

[@barbiefunkyfaceb]

No, that's his Oakland, California real talk coming out.WHERE YOU COME FROM MATTERS PEOPLE PEACE&LOVE

[@timothyrichardson5123]

I love that yellow Brim b****

[@HardTimeBluesCafe]

Completely ageless