The Way I See It puts Raphael Saadiq’s love of 60s soul on full
display, with Saadiq stating it was “the culmination of a lifetime of
experiences informed by the music I grew up on.”Recorded on vintage
equipment, the set features Motown session musicians, guest
appearances from neo-soul singer Joss Stone, R&B vocalist CJ
Hilton, New Orleans collective The Rebirth Brass Band, a remixed
bonus track from Jay-Z, and even a guest appearance by Stevie
Wonder. Throughout the recording process Saadiq immersed himself
in the aesthetics and styles of the decade, watching footage of Al
Green, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & The Pops, and others for
further inspiration. The end result is an upbeat collection of songs,
ranging from the romantic to the mournful, but frequently beaming with
hope and positivity. The Way I See It racked up Grammy nominations
for Best R&B Album, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, and
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. To this day it is
considered one of the essential records of the classic soul revival,
and one of Saadiq’s finest career achievements.
PRESSED ON OPAQUE RED VINYL
A1. Sure Hope You Mean It A2. 100 Yard Dash A3. Keep Marchin’ A4. Big Easy
A5. Just One Kiss (feat. Joss Stone) A6. Love That Girl
A7. Calling (feat. Rocio Mendoza) B1. Staying In Love B2. Oh Girl
B3. Let’s Take A Walk B4. Never Give You Up (feat. Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton)
B5. Sometimes B6. Oh Girl (Remix) (Feat. Jay-Z)
