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Raphael Saadiq is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who first rose to fame as vocalist and bassist of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, which he started in 1986 alongside his brother and his cousin. Their albums Who! (1988), The Revival (1990), Sons of Soul (1993) and House of Music (1996) established him, and his 1995 solo single "Ask of You" reached the Billboard Hot 100's top twenty. His solo catalog includes Instant Vintage (2002), Ray Ray (2004), The Way I See It (2008), Stone Rollin' (2011) and Jimmy Lee (2019). As a producer and writer his credits span Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige and John Legend. Saadiq has won three Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, including best R&B song for "CUFF IT," and has been nominated for the Academy Award for best original song. He brings a vintage soul sound and a master musician's command of the band.
- Genres: soul and neo soul
- Active since 1983
- Born in Oakland
- Honors: Grammy
- Labels: Columbia Records, Universal Records
- Category: Musician
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How much does Raphael Saadiq cost?
The estimated booking fee for Raphael Saadiq is $100K–$250K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Released the album Instant Vintage
- Received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song
- Released the album Ray Ray
- Released the album The Way I See It
- Released the album Stone Rollin’
- Received the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score in a TV Show/Limited Series
- Released the album Jimmy Lee
- Won the Grammy for Best R&B Song ("CUFF IT")
- Won the Grammy for Album Of The Year ("COWBOY CARTER")
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What is the typical fee range for Raphael Saadiq?
Our estimate puts Raphael Saadiq in the $100K–$250K range (estimate).
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Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Will Downing, Kelis, Eric Benét.
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If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Erykah Badu, Lisa Stansfield, Lauryn Hill.
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The estimated booking fee for Raphael Saadiq is $100K–$250K (estimate).
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