The Way I See It
by Raphael Saadiq
- Type: Album
- Released: 16 September 2008
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 42:11
- Community rating: 3.77/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The R&B veteran delivers a meticulously crafted, joyous homage to 1960s Motown and classic Philly soul. Utilizing vintage recording techniques, authentic period-accurate instrumentation, and guest appearances from Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z, the record is a flawless recreation of the golden era of rhythm and blues. The critically lauded album sparked a massive retro-soul revival and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, pastiche, soulful, retro, velvety, vocal, groove-laden
Tracklist
- Sure Hope You Mean It (3:40)
- 100 Yard Dash (2:18)
- Keep Marchin' (2:37)
- Big Easy (feat. The Infamous Young Spodie & The Rebirth Brass Band) (3:18)
- Just One Kiss (feat. Joss Stone) (2:32)
- Love That Girl (3:04)
- Calling (3:44)
- Staying In Love (2:53)
- Oh Girl (3:34)
- Let's Take a Walk (2:28)
- Never Give You Up (feat. Stevie Wonder & CJ) (4:12)
- Sometimes (4:03)
- Oh Girl (feat. JAY-Z) (3:41)
Credits
- Charles Hilton, Jr. - written-by
- Gregory Curtis - written-by
- Rocio Mendoza - written-by
- Rebirth Brass Band - arranged by [horns]
- The Infamous Young Spodie - arranged by [horns]
- Joss Stone - featuring, vocals [additional]
- CJ Hilton - featuring, vocals [additional], drums, piano, bongos
- Stevie Wonder - featuring, harmonica