Raphael Saadiq Stone Rollin 2011 Rarity
• 'Radio' Released: December 21, 2010 • 'Good Man' Released: February 15, 2011 • 'Stone Rollin' Released: March 22, 2011 Stone Rollin ' is the fourth by American singer, songwriter, and producer. It was released on March 25, 2011,. Inspired by the loud, raw sound of his live performances, Saadiq worked with recording engineer and long-time collaborator Charles Brungardt to produce a grittier, more aggressive sound than on his previous records. Most of the instruments played on the album were performed by Saadiq, and with the help of arranger and engineer, he incorporated string and orchestral arrangements to the songs.
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He supported the album with a concert tour spanning from March to August 2011. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] In 2008, Saadiq released his third album, which featured 1960s -inspired songs with traditional influences.
The album was also an exemplary release of the 'classic soul revival' during its peak at the time, a music scene marked by similarly retro-minded work from mainstream artists such as and, independent acts such as and, and older artists making comebacks such as and. In promoting the album, Saadiq broadened his audience demographic and expanded as a touring artist, playing various music festivals throughout Europe and the United States. Along with the musical aesthetic of the album, Saadiq himself adopted a vintage soul image, donning old-fashioned attire and performing traditional R&B dance moves at shows. His touring also inspired his approach for Stone Rollin ', as he considered the louder, raw sound and general feeling of performing live. Saadiq has said of his creative intentions with the follow-up, 'I’ve never shut my ears to anything, really.
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It’s not like I’m always looking for things, either, but I can’t close my ears to any music. Any guitar, any drums, any rhythm section— I’ve always been open to those things, trying to understand what makes them work in a song'. He was influenced by early rock and roll artists such as and, and has cited musician as an influence on the album's sound, which he described as 'bluesy' and 'harder' than that of his previous album, with more aggressive. In an interview for BULLETT Magazine, Saadiq explained his idea of the album's title, stating ' Stone Rollin ' basically symbolizes the action of throwing dice and taking chances with life.
That's what I've done my whole career—taking chances with different styles of music and making choices that other people would be afraid to take. Stone Rollin ' means I'm going all the way out there this time'. Recording and production [ ]. Saadiq (pictured in 2008) recorded his vocals using a. Saadiq recorded Stone Rollin ' at Blakeslee Recording Company, his recording studio complex in Los Angeles, California. He spent approximately one year working on the album, including writing its music and lyrics.