He was born Charles Ray Wiggins in Oakland, Ca but changed his name to Raphael Wiggins when he joined an R&B group called "Tony! Toni! Toné". His success with that group led to a solo career and another name change this time to Raphael Saadiq (he liked the sound of "Saadiq"). Raphael is old school R&B and his recording of "Love That Girl" in 2008 certainly confirms this.
It's so good, I'm surprised the record company issued it! (they don't usually recognise brilliance when it walks up and smacks them!)
hrpman 1 year ago
@hrpman LOL, great comment! Thanks...Nocaro
Nocaro 1 year ago