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Thread started 11/20/08 1:57pm

Graycap23

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Raphael Saddiq opening 4 John Legend?

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?

The R3volution has taken many turns in the BOOM.
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Reply #1 posted 11/20/08 1:59pm

Timmy84

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That's some bullshit.

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Reply #2 posted 11/20/08 2:02pm

CalhounSq

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WOW... I can't blame him though, there's way more people checkin for John Legend so he might as well expand his own audience & open for him shrug

"Bonafide is the old deal, fake is the new real"... - Alice Smith!!
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Reply #3 posted 11/20/08 2:35pm

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Touring is a business just like oil, gas, cheez its, pop tarts, and cars...

Whoever can sell the most tickets is the headliner..

Those who wish to play to larger audiences than they can sell to capacity are often support, regardless of status...

I'll leave it alone babe...just be me
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Reply #4 posted 11/20/08 2:59pm

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Why is Raphael opening for that boring muthafucka?

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Reply #5 posted 11/20/08 3:03pm

Cinnie

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Super freak physique like Raphael Saadiq
Baby love the ganja leaf everyday of the week


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Reply #6 posted 11/20/08 3:33pm

missfee

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Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?

Where did u hear this or see this at?

MissFee Got Her Own batting eyes
"By lookin in her eyes
Knowin she can do for herself
Makes me wanna give her my wealth
Only kinda girl I want
Independent queen workin for her throne
I love her cause she got her own"
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Reply #7 posted 11/20/08 3:40pm

Harlepolis

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Why is Raphael opening for that boring muthafucka?


Because BORING is the new "green" nod

I ain't worried about Ray, he can handle himself pretty well in the business department.

Matter o' fact, I don't give a fuck if he bent his ass for a living and let the whole NBA fix it.

As long as he keeps bringing his music to me,,,,he can do what the fuck he wants to do nod

I ain't gotta do nothing but stay BLACK and die! - Lady Day
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Reply #8 posted 11/20/08 3:45pm

NMusiqNSoul

Matter o' fact, I don't give a fuck if he bent his ass for a living and let the whole NBA fix it.


eek Harle! Damn. lmao.

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Reply #9 posted 11/20/08 3:46pm

Harlepolis

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Matter o' fact, I don't give a fuck if he bent his ass for a living and let the whole NBA fix it.


eek Harle! Damn. lmao.


I mean it razz sexy lol

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Reply #10 posted 11/20/08 3:47pm

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When Rahael produces a coherent album, then he can head a tour.
"The Way I See It", for one, is so bad, it doesn't even warrant performing (though hopefully, for the audience's sake, he'll do something...umm...exciting with those songs).

Until then, he rightfully should take a backseat.

Plus, simply put, people are not as familiar with RS as they are with JL. Why would the most recognizable name be second billed?
[Edited 11/20/08 15:48pm]

...extraordinarily opinionated...wink

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Reply #11 posted 11/20/08 3:48pm

Harlepolis

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When Rahael produces a coherent album, then he can head a tour.
"The Way I See It", for one, is so bad, it doesn't even warrant performing


I happen to love the album smile

In fact,,,time to grab the Ipod music

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Reply #12 posted 11/20/08 3:49pm

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Harlepolis said:

bboy87 said:

Why is Raphael opening for that boring muthafucka?


Because BORING is the new "green" nod

I ain't worried about Ray, he can handle himself pretty well in the business department.

Matter o' fact, I don't give a fuck if he bent his ass for a living and let the whole NBA fix it.

As long as he keeps bringing his music to me,,,,he can do what the fuck he wants to do nod


That's why I love ya! lol Ya always keep it real. cool

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Reply #13 posted 11/20/08 4:26pm

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missfee said:

Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?

Where did u hear this or see this at?


It's true. He is opening for John Legend here in charlotte on Dec. 12.
Like someone else stated he might as well perform in front of an audience
that he couldn't get own his own. Let's be real as much as i've liked ray's
first two solo albums he hasn't had a signature hit off of either one like
John Legend has. I'm not a john legend fan myself but do like green light.
Whether you like John Legend or not the guy has made a big impact on radio and
has also reached other audiences and i've heard that the guy puts on a fairly
good show.

Ray's new project really does nothing for me.
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Reply #14 posted 11/20/08 5:20pm

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missfee said:

Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?

Where did u hear this or see this at?







John Legend and Raphael Saadiq To Tour Together
October 7, 2008
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Multi-platinum Grammy-Award-winning recording artist and acclaimed performer John Legend will embark on an extensive worldwide concert tour kicking off November 19 in Minneapolis.

The first leg of John's North American tour wraps up Dec 13 with a second leg running from Jan 12 through Feb 9.


The upcoming John Legend concerts mark the artist's first major tour since his massively successful world tour in 2007 (captured on Live From Philadelphia CD and DVD).

John's special guest on the tour's initial dates is his Columbia Records' label mate Raphael Saadiq, who will be performing songs from his just-released new album, The Way I See It.

One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2008, Evolver is John Legend's first full-length studio album in two years and will be released October 28.

Guests on Evolver include OutKast's Andre 3000, emerging hip-hop/soul ingénue Estelle, R&B/pop superstar Brandy and John's longtime collaborator Kanye West.

Songs on 'Evolver include the single "Green Light" (featuring ANDRE 3000), "It's Over" (featuring Kanye West), "Everybody Knows," "No Other Love" (featuring Estelle), "Satisfaction," "This Time," "Cross The Line," "I Love, You Love," "Good Morning," "If You're Out There," and "Quickly" (featuring Brandy).


John Legend - 2008 Tour Dates

Wed 11/19 Minneapolis, MN Northrop Auditorium

Thu 11/20 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre

Mon 11/24 E. Lansing, MI Wharton Center For Performing Arts

Wed 11/26 Detroit, MI Masonic Temple Theatre

Fri 11/28 Toronto, Ont. Roy Thompson Hall

Sat 11/29 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre

Mon 12/1 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre

Tue 12/2 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre

Fri 12/5 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater

Mon 12/8 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre

Tue 12/9 Washington, DC Constitution Hall

Wed 12/10 Greenville, SC Peace Center

Fri 12/12 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium

Sat 12/13 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center

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Reply #15 posted 11/20/08 5:24pm

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RAy's gonna take his fans though. It's gonna be Hammer/Boy II Men all over again.

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Reply #16 posted 11/20/08 5:35pm

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Copycat said:

missfee said:


Where did u hear this or see this at?







John Legend and Raphael Saadiq To Tour Together
October 7, 2008
Link


Multi-platinum Grammy-Award-winning recording artist and acclaimed performer John Legend will embark on an extensive worldwide concert tour kicking off November 19 in Minneapolis.

The first leg of John's North American tour wraps up Dec 13 with a second leg running from Jan 12 through Feb 9.


The upcoming John Legend concerts mark the artist's first major tour since his massively successful world tour in 2007 (captured on Live From Philadelphia CD and DVD).

John's special guest on the tour's initial dates is his Columbia Records' label mate Raphael Saadiq, who will be performing songs from his just-released new album, The Way I See It.

One of the most eagerly awaited releases of 2008, Evolver is John Legend's first full-length studio album in two years and will be released October 28.

Guests on Evolver include OutKast's Andre 3000, emerging hip-hop/soul ingénue Estelle, R&B/pop superstar Brandy and John's longtime collaborator Kanye West.

Songs on 'Evolver include the single "Green Light" (featuring ANDRE 3000), "It's Over" (featuring Kanye West), "Everybody Knows," "No Other Love" (featuring Estelle), "Satisfaction," "This Time," "Cross The Line," "I Love, You Love," "Good Morning," "If You're Out There," and "Quickly" (featuring Brandy).


John Legend - 2008 Tour Dates

Wed 11/19 Minneapolis, MN Northrop Auditorium

Thu 11/20 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre

Mon 11/24 E. Lansing, MI Wharton Center For Performing Arts

Wed 11/26 Detroit, MI Masonic Temple Theatre

Fri 11/28 Toronto, Ont. Roy Thompson Hall

Sat 11/29 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre

Mon 12/1 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre

Tue 12/2 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre

Fri 12/5 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater

Mon 12/8 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre

Tue 12/9 Washington, DC Constitution Hall

Wed 12/10 Greenville, SC Peace Center

Fri 12/12 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium

Sat 12/13 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center


I love it when artists only tour one region of the country...hrmph

Hopefully, that's not it for tour dates. I do like John Legend (and I especially like his new album).

...extraordinarily opinionated...wink

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Reply #17 posted 11/21/08 2:55am

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Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?


Hollywood...and, never underestimate the public's taste ( or LACK thereof )
it's like when "ROBERT PLANT" opened for Lenny Kravitz

"Who gon' clean up all deez Flowers" ----Eddie Murphy as mr. clarence
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Reply #18 posted 11/21/08 5:56am

SoulAlive

That's too bad,because Raphael has an amzing new CD out right now.It's unfair that he has to play second fiddle to the boring John Legend.

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Reply #19 posted 11/21/08 7:57am

Marrk

FalseSetto said:

Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?


Hollywood...and, never underestimate the public's taste ( or LACK thereof )
it's like when "ROBERT PLANT" opened for Lenny Kravitz


eek

'music combining elements of jazz, blues, and soul and characterized by syncopated rhythm and a heavy, repetitive bass line' = Funk!
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Reply #20 posted 11/21/08 8:34am

Nick715

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WOW... I can't blame him though, there's way more people checkin for John Legend so he might as well expand his own audience & open for him shrug


Exactly! Raphael needs to eat.

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Reply #21 posted 11/21/08 10:13am

Thibaut

It ain't half as bad as NaS opening up 4 Kanye West !!! eek

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Reply #22 posted 11/21/08 10:57am

Ottensen

Nick715 said:

CalhounSq said:

WOW... I can't blame him though, there's way more people checkin for John Legend so he might as well expand his own audience & open for him shrug


Raphael needs to eat.


EXACTLY.

Folks forget being a lifelong musician isn't simply about ego or where you headline...it's a profession and a way of life. Being a consumate, respected professional in the industry Saadiq has his hands in the pot all the way around from songwriting to producing critically acclaimed projects, so at this stage in the game he does gigs, gets his check, and then has the freedom to do what he wants on his free time. Let the boy get his check. Mofos got mortages to pay. You think he's stressing about being an opening act on a tour bigger than what he can do at the moment...? puh-leeze.....

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Reply #23 posted 11/21/08 10:59am

Graycap23

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Ottensen said:

Nick715 said:



Raphael needs to eat.


EXACTLY.

Folks forget being a lifelong musician isn't simply about ego or where you headline...it's a profession and a way of life. Being a consumate, respected professional in the industry Saadiq has his hands in the pot all the way around from songwriting to producing critically acclaimed projects, so at this stage in the game he does gigs, gets his check, and then has the freedom to do what he wants on his free time. Let the boy get his check. Mofos got mortages to pay. You think he's stressing about being an opening act on a tour bigger than what he can do at the moment...? puh-leeze.....

I can't disagree with your comments. I just have a problem with the concept.

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Reply #24 posted 11/21/08 11:08am

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Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?



wtf!!!!! that´some real SHIT

but wait a minute,,

maybe it´s all about the money????? eek

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Reply #25 posted 11/21/08 11:12am

Harlepolis

myloveis4ever said:

Graycap23 said:

How in the hell does Raphael Saddiq take a back seat 2 John Legend?

maybe it´s all about the money????? eek


Only in the real world nod I don't know about Mars.

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Reply #26 posted 11/21/08 2:10pm

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Harlepolis said:

myloveis4ever said:


maybe it´s all about the money????? eek


Only in the real world nod I don't know about Mars.


lol lol lol

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Reply #27 posted 11/21/08 6:21pm

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John Legend is like hard-on kryptonite.

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Reply #28 posted 11/21/08 8:29pm

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sometimes the opening act is better than the headliner


he might make it hard for john to touch the stage


biggrin him being a veteran and all

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