Top 20 Quotes by Raphael Saadiq

If you want to be like the greats, you learn from the greats.

My mission has always been to do something that suits everybody.

I honed in on a great time, the Motown era, the '60s and '70s. That type of music has always been a staple in my life.

I'm using more energy than ever.

Isaac Hayes told me once, 'There's no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn't.'

I liked the name Saadiq and didn't want to be known as an artist as Raphael Wiggins.

When you look at athletes, they have fundamentals.

Growing up in the Bay Area, I played early on with these quartet groups who set guidelines for me. I remember the guys would all have the same clothes and shoes, like these uniforms. I was in awe.

I have musician friends who play too much golf, and they're not as good at music anymore.

The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love.