The album’s first track, “Sinners Prayer”, invites the listener in and asks a question that’s often alluded to throughout the album’s entire run: “Will a sinner’s prayers be listened to?” Saadiq’s butter-smooth vocals are laid under an earthy, plucky bassline, futuristic synthesizers, and a steady head-rocking drum beat. Named after his brother, who overdosed in the 90s after contracting HIV, the album holds your hand tightly through an exploration of love, faith, and addiction. “Jimmy Lee”, his first album in eight years, finally brings his raw, personal history to the forefront. Although Raphael Saadiq has had a hand in producing hundreds of records, he rarely brings his own life’s events to fruition on a track. ![]() ![]() The artist from Oakland, California, started his career touring with Prince in the mid-80s and as a founding member of the group Tony! Toni! Tone! and has recently produced hits for musicians like Solange and D’Angelo. A veteran in R&B and beyond, Raphael Saadiq has spent decades being a musical storyteller.
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