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Ray Ray
R&B / Soul · 2004 · 15 tracks

Ray Ray

Raphael Saadiq

A loose, gritty tribute to 1970s blaxploitation cinema. Saturated with rubbery bass lines, vintage guitar fuzz, and a playful, Saturday-afternoon energy.

September 27, 2004 · Pookie Entertainment

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A playful and gritty celebration of 1970s funk heritage with a confident, modern swagger.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
Blaxploitation
0:32
02
Ray Ray Theme
2:36
03
I Know Shuggie Otis
2:33
04
This One
3:35
05
Chic Like You
4:01
06
Live Without You
4:50
07
Detroit Girl
4:05
08
Not a Game
2:58
09
Rifle Love
4:19
10
Chic
3:41
11
I Want You Back
3:49
12
I Love Her
4:34
13
Grown Folks
4:21
14
Save Us
3:13
15
Scream
4:46
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the cinematic intro into the thick, distorted bass groove of the title theme.
The psychedelic, sun-drenched guitar lick that anchors the tribute to Shuggie Otis.
The way the live horns punch through the programmed beat on the track Chic.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Ray Ray sound next to the rest of Raphael Saadiq's catalogue?

Playful+4.0σ

Playful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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