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

That's some bullshit.

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

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...

Why is Raphael opening for that boring muthafucka?

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

Graycap23 said:

Where did u hear this or see this at?

bboy87 said:

Because BORING is the new "green"

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

Harle! Damn. lmao.

NMusiqNSoul said:

I mean it

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]

soul4thought said:

I happen to love the album

In fact,,,time to grab the Ipod

Harlepolis said:

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

missfee said:

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.
[Edited 11/20/08 16:28pm]

missfee said:

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

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

Copycat said:

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

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

Graycap23 said:

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

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.

FalseSetto said:

CalhounSq said:

Exactly! Raphael needs to eat.

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

Nick715 said:

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.....

Ottensen said:

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

Graycap23 said:

wtf!!!!! that´some real SHIT

but wait a minute,,

maybe it´s all about the money?????

myloveis4ever said:

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

Harlepolis said:

John Legend is like hard-on kryptonite.