It’s the adrenaline rush you only get from being in front of an audience. It’s addictive. – Raphael Saadiq
I have musician friends who play too much golf, and they’re not as good at music anymore. – Raphael Saadiq
Growing up in the Bay Area, I played early on with these quartet groups who set guidelines for me. I remember the guys would all have the same clothes and shoes, like these uniforms. I was in awe. – Raphael Saadiq
When I come to London now it’s like being in L.A., because they know me like I’m at home. – Raphael Saadiq
Back in the day people made music to go on tour. They didn’t make music to make a video. – Raphael Saadiq
The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love. – Raphael Saadiq
If you really love music, people can tell if you love music. You have to just stick with it. – Raphael Saadiq
Isaac Hayes told me once, ‘There’s no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn’t.’ – Raphael Saadiq
I just follow great people. If you want to play like a pro, you learn from the pros. – Raphael Saadiq
I liked the name Saadiq and didn’t want to be known as an artist as Raphael Wiggins. – Raphael Saadiq
I honed in on a great time, the Motown era, the ’60s and ’70s. That type of music has always been a staple in my life. – Raphael Saadiq
You know all these stadiums that U2 are playing? I’ve played in them. And I’m building up to it again. – Raphael Saadiq
