Comments on: Raphael Saadiq: The Way I See It

By: 9ennead

9ennead — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:29:09 +0000

a lil late mad smh

By: 9ennead

9ennead — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:28:01 +0000

jus cop it ino a lil blame on the my reflexes of well sitll kush kev keep it up uno

By: Sean Deez

Sean Deez — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:01:23 +0000

les,

There is actually a very good article about this that I followed my review with. It pretty much explains how the whole process was The thing is, I wrote this review so long ago, I forgot the article.

Do some searching, I know the Wiki page of it has some good info too

By: lesiki

lesiki — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:39:37 +0000

I’ve digged back to find this review, coz I had to give my 2 cents. This album is unbelievable, a friend put me on Saadiq with ‘Instant Vintage’ which didn’t move me much, but this is a superb sound.

Does anyone have any literature on the recording process behind this? I mean, the sound is authentic Motown, it can’t have been that easy to get that sound constant across the whole album.

I’m sure there’s loads of other producers out there who’d be interested in reading about that.

By: PrettyBrownGirl

PrettyBrownGirl — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:31:57 +0000

This is a great review for a stellar project. I’ve been a big fan of Mr. Saadiq since the TTT days.

I agree w/DJ Ambush that the track w/Jay-Z was totally unnecessary. Other than that…it’s flawless.

I also agree w/Deez that “As I Am” sucked. I want my money back.

By: jojo.

jojo. — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:01:44 +0000

good lord i thought you put this review up like a month ago.

imo the only R&B album fluckin’ with this is New Amerykah.

but then again i haven’t heard the Robin Thicke. and i need to go back to the Ne-Yo since i haven’t listened to it in like 3 weeks.

Big Easy is my favorite song.

By: DJ Ambush

DJ Ambush — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:46:58 +0000

You know I was surprised he flipped it the way he did.
The only track I did not like was with Jay Z. Was not really needed.
Never the less, I give it 8.9 out of 10.
Something to give to ya moms ya know?

By: trapperjohnmd

trapperjohnmd — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:14:32 +0000

I have to agree this is a classic album. It’s so old school. You can add plenty of adjectives to explain how great it is

By: nofrillz

nofrillz — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:02:15 +0000

as i am wasnt on the same level lyrically as raphael saadiq or robin thicke. she should be more worldly by now. robin goes way deeper into himself than she does & goes political too. raph goes deep withe love & relations. but she;s more commercially viable these days so it wouldnt surprise me if she got something & he didnt (which would be disgraceful)

By: Marcha

Marcha — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:16:53 +0000

Sean, i personally think that alicia grew up lyrically on that album. She talks about love in a nice way, and she’s more introspective on As I Am. I don’t know if it’s because alicia songs mean a lot for me (my ex-girlfriend love alicia), but i really think she will win a grammy. She won a lot of grammys in her career, so i think he’ll get some more this time too.
If i could choose an R&b album of the year it would be The Foreign Exchange – Leave It All behind.

By: Cenzo

Cenzo — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:20:22 +0000

“don’t be surprised if a teardrop appears”

cmon man. but this is another nice review

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By: mofuwalters

mofuwalters — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:40:52 +0000

you gotta be kiddin me “as i am” is like the daughter of this albums work. i’ve been listenin for this guy for a while, he better get a grammy, he better get his own commercial!!!

By: Jay Ru

Jay Ru — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:00:36 +0000

nice review, i’ve read a few on this album and this one hits the nail on the head better than any of the others. i’ve played the album to friends who wudn’t be a fan of the genre and they all loved it. Big Easy is easily my favourite track on the album, can’t wait to hear what Saadiq comes up with next

and anybody out there whos really diggin the vibe of this album u shud check out and album called Jim from a British soul/jazz singer called Jamie Lidel, its one sick album!

By: Sean Deez

Sean Deez — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:10:50 +0000

Marcha… I thought As I Am sucked.

Lyrically she went absolutely no where and her voice was limited

I think the Ne Yo, the Thicke and the Saadiq (with the Saadiq being the most on point) are the 3 best rnb albums of the year

btw.. Saadiq is touring with John LEgend I believe

By: Marcha

Marcha — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:09:07 +0000

this album is awesome, and will fight for grammys with alicia keys “as i am”.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:58:38 +0000

Great album, but surprised to see it get such a high score from you Deez.

By: bags

bags — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:56:35 +0000

This lp is easily one of the years best. Would like to see Saddiq get some love grammy style. Thanks for the review Sean.

By: nofrillz

nofrillz — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:39:08 +0000

deez you always on point bruv. best reviewer ive read online man

By: nofrillz

nofrillz — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:37:36 +0000

nice to see someon e feels the same way i do. this ones on my top ten of the year on any genre.

http://fanaticscantstop.blogspot.com/2008/09/see-ing-is-believing.html