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Raphael Saadiq will also promote the album on television the week of its release, performing on <b><i>Jimmy Kimmel Live!</i></b>, <b><i>Conan</i></b>, <b><i>Later With</i></b> <b><i>Carson Daly</i></b>, <b><i>The Tavis Smiley Show, BET’s 106 & Park</i></b> and <b><i>VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live.”</i></b> Raphael will also be featured in an upcoming episode of <b><i>Live from Abbey Road. </i></b>His album track “<b><i>Good Man</i></b>” also just reached the <u>Top 20</u> at <b>Urban Adult</b> radio and was just featured in the hit <b><i>VH1</i></b> reality drama, <b><i>Mob Wives</i></b>. <span style='color:red'> </span>Another album track, “Go to Hell” will be featured on an upcoming episode.<span style='color:red'> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Although not set for release until May, <u>Stone Rollin’</u> has already met with acclaim from critics across the board. <b><i>Billboard</i></b> magazine raves, “<i>The multifaceted artist orchestrates a skillful balance between classic influences and contemporary nuances” </i>while <b><i>NPR Music</i></b> praised the album as <i>“a fine set of polished throwback soul…a big, bright ball of energy, and it serves Saadiq’s songs well.” <b>Rolling Stone</b></i> also recently named Saadiq as the “<i>Best Retro Soul</i>.” On this new album, Saadiq nods to his heroes like Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder, Little Walter and Sly Stone, while merging his own contemporary twist, one born out of a combination of his recent touring experiences, as well as inspiration derived from indie acts that hold regular rotation in his iPod. Opening with the stomping <b>"Heart Attack,"</b> the album’s other standout cuts include the stunning <b>"Go To Hell,"</b> featuring his studio squad of musicians who are melodically complimented by an angelic choir and the evocative Dixieland number <b>"Day Dreams,”</b> featuring <b>Robert Randolph </b>who plays steel guitar on the track</span><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>. </span><i><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>NEW Raphael Saadiq tour dates are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 18 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 19 Richmond, VA Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 21 W. Hampton Beach, NY PAC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 24 Baltimore, MD Ramshead Live<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 25 Washington DC 9:30 Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>May 26 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>June 2 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>June 3 Chicago, IL Park West<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>June 4 Minneapolis, MN Cabooze on the West Bank<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>June 8 Austin, TX Stubbs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Since Raphael Saadiq's early days with the groundbreaking 80's soul trio <b>Tony! Toni! Tone!</b> he has carried the torch for old school R&B and in the process has established his place as one of music’s most highly regarded recording artists and producers. In addition to releasing a series of critically acclaimed solo albums that have garnered multiple awards and nominations, Saadiq has also worked behind the scenes as an award winning producer, collaborator and sideman for some of music’s biggest acts including D'Angelo, John Legend, Joss Stone, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees, The Isley Brothers, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Whitney Houston, Snoop Dogg, Earth, Wind and Fire and more. Now, at the peak of his creativity, Saadiq is finally ready to soak up the spotlight alone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>www.raphaelsaadiq.com<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>##<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Carleen Donovan/ Natalie Sawyer Fran Defeo<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Press Here Publicity Columbia Records<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>212-246-2640 212-833-5784<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>carleen@pressherepublicity.com</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'> <b>fran.defeo@sonymusic.com</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><a href="mailto:Rachel@pressherepublicity.com"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>natalie@pressherepublicity.com</span></a></span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#595959'>----->For downloadable photos, press kits, releases, bios & tour dates go to our website (all info in the "current roster" section): <br><a href="http://www.pressherepublicity.com"><span style='color:#595959'>http://www.pressherepublicity.com</span></a> <br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/presshere"><span style='color:#595959'>http://www.twitter.com/presshere</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>