Inside the Melodious Mind of Raphael Saadiq
Inside the Melodious Mind of Raphael Saadiq Christopher A. Daniel © Provided by The Daily Beast Moses Mitchell When Raphael Saadiq was hired by Sheila E. and Levi Seacer, Jr. in 1986 to tour Japan as part of Prince’s “Parade” tour, he saw the gig as a masterclass in building longevity. Those candid talks Saadiq had with Prince about what it takes to be successful encouraged him to pay close attention to how his prolific bandleader communicated his ideas to management, record executives, and venue personnel. Thirty-five years later, Saadiq’s attention to detail paid ...