Raphael Saadiq - 'Good Man' (Acoustic Music Video)

As one of the exemplars of modern Soul and R&B, ask anyone and they'll tell you Raphael Saadiq is amongst those most renowned and respected. A figurehead with credentials stretching as far back as we at PinBoard remember in our bibs; weather handed down Toni Tony Tone cassettes, bumping Ummah (Saadiq, Tip & Jay Dee) produced joints, incessantly reloading Lucy Pearl and Instant Vintage during teens, relinquishing virginity to the iconic co-written/produced 'Untitled' record for D'Angelo, or most recently as grown-up music professionals over the last three years lending exposure to this gentleman's revivalist phase . You could say, we've always had a special relationship with Ray Ray.

We're now truly honoured to have Mr. Saadiq armed with a burning, bluesy bass guitar perform his latest work especially for us. A searing gesture to love and responsibility, 'Good Man' is of our favourite songs of 2011 so far.

You can also catch him on at Shepherds Bush Empire on the 28th April. New album Stone Rolling is out now in the UK and May 10th in the US.

Directed + Edited: Shan Phearon
Camera: Shan Phearon, Danny Wood, Can Salahi
Producer: Can Salahi
Sound: Brendan 'Octave' Harding

[Sirkeverickclay]

This song shows the absolute range of talent Raphael Saadiq has to offer.

[davidh]

I feel so much for men out there who truly try there best to do right in all aspects. personally, I've watched my father my whole life b used as a stepping stone n played. he wasnt even wealthy. very quiet, simple n hard wrkn. yes he wasn't really vocal n didn't know how to express love. I didn't understand as kid but now I'm 39...I totally understand him n realize what he did for me. because he loves me. good men truly do exist. don't take things for granted. peace n love yall

[olalavida]

This acoustic version is beyond words !!

[TheBaileyHunter]

Was introduced to this ARTIST yesterday and have been listening to everything I can get my ears on since. This song in particular... Amazing talent.

[HetroJesus]

I just found Raphael's music and I'm kicking myself for not finding him sooner. This is absolutely amazing

[screwface]

This is a throwback to when we loved the music and the cult of personality. Big up Raphael, you doing it.

[Tigerlilly]

I love this song! it is such a throw back to good R&B.

[cyndie-anjellvernet]

This brother's talent is breathtakingly phenomenal. A glass or 3 of chilled riesling, the sound of the rain hitting the window seal with this song echoing in my bedroom is a little piece of heaven I'm truly on cloud~9 right now & sincerely grateful <3<3<3

[masalazar]

This is so SICK! He is a Bay Area born artist who does not get appreciated enough. This is amazing and beyond undervalued locally, truly beautiful.

[LarryLadale]

Dude is tearing that guitar all the way up!!!

[MrToonfish]

Raphael, respect... Your music, soul and bass playing is a must to me. Couldn't live without this. Many thanks, your friend.

[yohanbox]

Long time we are waiting for A REAL ARTIST!

Thanks to be Raphael Saadiq

[TerData]

Unbelievably good song. Great performance too!

[dtpjr]

One of my top 5 fav artists. Most talented bass/vocals artist b4 Paul McCartney & Bootsy Collins.

[mm]

what a song. not just that it's beautiful. but everyone can relate to this...

[NillerJensen]

So well played. Love how he puts in those soft Hendrix licks from 2:47

[PatsBooks]

@Nerdbama
I love his look to. He presents himself like a real man. I also love the way he dresses and carries himself.

[EyeKandi]

Totally Awsum!
Reminds me of me!
Imma Good Woman and Men do not know how to treat me.... Love this... Sounds better than the video!!

[ptorres]

this guy is amazing... i've never heard him do anything that disappoints

[leveragees]

I know he better hurry up and get married or I'm gonna go to every show he does and marry him....lol...SERIOUSLY tho... Raphael Saadiq is all of that! He is so under rated and his talent is beyond touchable.