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Public records list Raphael Saadiq as a singer, singer-songwriter and composer. Raphael Saadiq was born on May 14, 1966 in Oakland, California, United States. The age as of 2026 is 60. Education on record includes Castlemont High School. Awards on record include Grammy Award for Best R&B Song (2003) and Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in a TV Show/Limited Series (2017).
My Take
Raphael Saadiq is, to my ears, a true custodian of soul. Rising with Tony! Toni! Toné! out of Oakland and later thriving solo, he won a 2003 Grammy for Best R&B Song and kept the genre's warmth alive without ever sounding like a museum piece. What I respect is his range, vintage feeling but never dated, plus a deft hand producing others and scoring screen work. He lets the music do the talking rather than chasing the spotlight. That blend of California ease and deep groove is something I could listen to forever, and I think he's underrated as a craftsman.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raphael Saadiq
- Name (Japanese)
- ラファエル・サディーク
- Reading
- らふぁえる・さでぃーく
- Born
- May 14, 1966 (age 60)
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / composer / songwriter / music executive
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Castlemont High School
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
- 2017 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in a TV Show/Limited Series
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.pookieentertainment.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/rayraysaadiq
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael%20Saadiq
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1337779
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raphael Saadiq born?
Raphael Saadiq was born on May 14, 1966 and is 60 years old.
Where is Raphael Saadiq from?
Raphael Saadiq is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Raphael Saadiq do?
Raphael Saadiq works as singer, singer-songwriter, composer, songwriter, music executive.
Which high school did Raphael Saadiq attend?
Raphael Saadiq attended Castlemont High School.
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