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AI Summary
- Raphael Saadiq reflects on his 30-year career as an R&B writer and producer, starting with Tony! Toni! Toné! and evolving through five solo albums including 'Jimmy Lee'
- His album 'Jimmy Lee' explores personal family traumas experienced growing up in Oakland, CA, representing some of his most intimate songwriting
- Saadiq discusses his production work for major artists like D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Solange, and recent contributions to Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' plus an Academy Award nomination for film composition