Wow...Okay...This is from a true fan...
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By NOLAsoulchild
I just finished loading my iPod up with selected songs from all the Toni's albums, then I loaded Instant Vintage, Ray Ray WITH THE BONUS TRACK "Screams", All Hits at the House of Blues, Boyz N Tha Hood (Me & You), Ask of You and The Way I See It, which I LOVED by the way. Not to mention I got Total's "Do You Think About Us" on there. Plus, I seen Saadiq live at the Fox out here in Atlanta a couple years ago...So, what I'm about to say is not coming from a some with ignorant ears...
Saadiq is the most innovative musician this century. He doesn't have to rely on other writers and producers, he does it clearly from skill and talent. R. Kelly is the only musician I see that can hang, but honestly...I just can't get with this song. "Love That Girl" immediately caught me & I loved it from then till now. "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Sometimes"...I love it! But this song here, while I respect the engineering, recording, mixing & mastering of this song, it just doesn't do it for me. There is absolutely no emotion that I have in my body that relates to it.
I know of the Beatles, Beach Boys and all that, but I can't even see Saadiq or his background singers performing this song, nor could see it being played live anywhere in front of any audience. A commercial? Of course, but not for a paying public.
This is just my opinion and not to be taken out of context. Like I said, I love Saadiq's music, but I am entitled to give my opinion since I am a consumer.
Tony!Toni!Tone Deaf!
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By camcam59
Would have given it a zero if I could. Bring back the good Tony!Toni!Tone! music.
Do ya thang bro....
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By jKnot
Classic rock & soul with that gritty hi-fi sound...
Good song
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By abonn21
I like the song but artist have to evolve you don't want everything sounding the same, but every once in a while I would like a taste of that Instant Vintage Saadiq and that TTT
Agreed!
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By loveofR&B
I agree with most of the people commenting. I used to tell people to check Saadiq out, but the innovation has left his music. I've got faith in him though. Keep working at it Saadiq.
An all-time great singer but it sounds like he's shot, to me
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By h-dub33
Dude. Please get back to the style you had on "Instant Vintage" and "Ray Ray" and get off this generic 50s/60s sounding crap! I thought he would have learned, after his last attempt at this sound (2008's "The Way I See It") flopped, that nobody wants to hear this from him.
Missing the old Saadiq
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By The_Raven
It's not my style...I miss the old Tony Toni Tone style!!
Love it
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By Radio's a Waste
I see people complaining about the song...I suppose they'd rather some auto-tune infused "music." The last album continues to be one of my favorites. Based on this song, I'm excited for the new album. I doubt I'll hear enough of his music on today's radio...which is exactly the reason why I rely on my ipod over silly programming.
Disapppointed
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By bloominggnome
Let me start by saying I adore Raphael Saadiq and listen to him all of the time. But this song is just plain boring. I am so disappointed with this effort. Come on Mr. Saddiq, how about a return to your oh so soulful self.
He is soo great!
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By Greeneyed30
This song makes me get up and dance. Cant wait to hear the rest of the album!
Boo
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By neosation
What in the Tony, Toni, Tone just happened? Is this really Raphael "FUNK" Saadiq? Wow! Hey Potna can you at least hook up with DJ Quik and D'Angelo again and bring back the funk n' soul? This isnt even throw back music it's just bad music. This would have been a b side back in the day at best.
Yeeeaah!
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By MsMackinP
I love the old school R&B Raphael is known for, but I also love this old school sound he's got. 50's rock! He does it all so well! This gets the booties shakin!
Terrific sound!
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By CaptainGeech
I'm really, really disappointed to read all the negative comments about this song. It's so catchy. The throwback sound is awesome! To whomever asked who would be playing this at a party: I can emphatically say that I will be dancing right along to this song and add it to my future party playlists. Classy parties.
Not feeling this at all!!!!!
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By Barnesville24
True you came with a very unique sound and song... But this is wack! I mean think about it'mm who is gonna play this at there club or party to dance off? Not me!!!!!!
Oh how the mighty have fallen !!!!
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By Dre-luv
C'mon Saadiq....... I have tried to roll with you just because I lost my virginity to "Just Me & You" (Boyz in the Hood". but this is just another example of the almost intolerable music you have been putting out. Horrible !!!!
Rafae please. Listen to everyone else.
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By Lending13
We loved you in the days of T.T.T. You are a legend, but you left your fans behind. Bring back the old you and I promise to buy!
I miss you man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony Toni Tone
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By Thinking Back
Raphael Saadiq needs to get back with Tony Toni Tone, then I will start buying his music again. This sound is not working for me.
Houston we have a problem
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By MisoPriTee
I love a throwback but this is not hot!
Back in the day!!
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By Handsome Phil
Come on mann, what's up with these old time songs.. Im not feeling this music, I was a big til u went old time.. I need something to song to my lady man.. Get me!
