Ray Ray - Raphael Saadiq
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66 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: The second solo disc for the acclaimed R&B producer features an appearance from his former bandmates in Tony Toni Tone.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    While his songwriting game can get amateur... Saadiq's bass virtuosity is strictly pimp caliber. [8 Oct 2004, p.117]
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  2. Vibe
    70
    Ray Ray hits more than it misses in its celebration of a time when George was making the mothership connection and Marvin just wanted to get it on. [Nov 2004, p.160]
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  3. All Music Guide
    70
    Ray Ray occasionally loses focus, slipping into moments that are either undercooked or worthy of the cutting room, but it's enjoyable enough to keep his followers happy and will certainly act as a remedy for those who don't like the gold-bricked path being taken by mainstream R&B.
  4. Mojo
    30
    Profoundly disappointing. [Jan 2005, p.105]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. rickys
    10
    ray ray hits so hard dawg! " toni tone` tony has done it again!" it feels good to hear some real music
  2. JamandileM
    9
    This album always hits home when I listen to it.It is indeed a work of art.Some very funky beats.OUTSTANDING!
  3. PootieTang
    9
    Classic. I think 10-20 years from now, Saddiq well be a Curtis Mayfield or Isaac Hayes.
  4. AngelicaB
    8
    This joint is simply beautiful in a world of tawdry nonsense.

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