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Raphael Saadiq

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Raphael Saadiq
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Raphael Saadiq was born on 14 May 1966 in Oakland, California, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Mudbound (2017), Insecure (2016) and Abduction (2011).
BornMay 14, 1966
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BornMay 14, 1966
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 25 wins & 52 nominations total

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    Known for

    Mary J. Blige, Jonathan Banks, Jason Clarke, Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Rob Morgan, and Jason Mitchell in Mudbound (2017)
    Mudbound
    7.4
    • Soundtrack
    • 2017
    Amanda Seales, Jay Ellis, and Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
    Insecure
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    Taylor Lautner in Abduction (2011)
    Abduction
    5.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 2011
    Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in Lovecraft Country (2020)
    Lovecraft Country
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Composer

    Credits

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    Composer

    • High Horse: The Black Cowboy (2025)
      High Horse: The Black Cowboy
      6.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Okieriete Onaodowan in Demascus (2023)
      Demascus
      7.2
      TV Series
      • music by
      • 2025
    • Fred Tatasciore, Libe Barer, and Diamond White in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)
      Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2023–2025
    • The Gatekeeper (2024)
      The Gatekeeper
      6.8
      Video
      • score by
      • 2024
    • Beyoncé in Beyoncé: TEXAS HOLD 'EM (2024)
      Beyoncé: TEXAS HOLD 'EM
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Ji-young Yoo, Jay Ellis, Angus Cloud, Normani, Jack Champion, DeMario Symba Driver, and Dominique Thorne in Freaky Tales (2024)
      Freaky Tales
      6.2
      • music by
      • 2024
    • From Scratch (2022)
      From Scratch
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 2022
    • Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in Lovecraft Country (2020)
      Lovecraft Country
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Amanda Seales, Jay Ellis, and Issa Rae in Insecure (2016)
      Insecure
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2016–2020
    • Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union in L.A.'s Finest (2019)
      L.A.'s Finest
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2019
    • The After Party (2018)
      The After Party
      5.8
      • composer
      • 2018
    • Step Sisters (2018)
      Step Sisters
      5.5
      • Composer
      • 2018
    • Little Dragon: Peace of Mind feat. Faith Evans
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Giancarlo Esposito, Jerry Kernion, Method Man, Brandon Quinn, Mykelti Williamson, Rebecca Wisocky, West Liang, Mandy June Turpin, Derek Ray, Danielle Moné Truitt, Katrina Begin, Michael Masini, Gabriela Lopez, Malcolm M. Mays, Amani Walker, Juhahn Jones, Adrian Anchondo, Tre Hall, Anthony L. Fernandez, Angela Ko, and Mikelen Walker in Rebel (2017)
      Rebel
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Christopher Meloni, Aldis Hodge, Jurnee Smollett, Aisha Hinds, Jessica De Gouw, Amirah Vann, and Alano Miller in Underground (2016)
      Underground
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2016–2017

    Music Department

    • High Horse: The Black Cowboy (2025)
      High Horse: The Black Cowboy
      6.2
      TV Mini Series
      • music supervisor
      • 2025
    • Fred Tatasciore, Libe Barer, and Diamond White in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)
      Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive music producer
      • 2023–2025
    • The Gatekeeper (2024)
      The Gatekeeper
      6.8
      Video
      • executive music producer
      • 2024
    • Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Ji-young Yoo, Jay Ellis, Angus Cloud, Normani, Jack Champion, DeMario Symba Driver, and Dominique Thorne in Freaky Tales (2024)
      Freaky Tales
      6.2
      • music supervision by
      • 2024
    • Ariana Grande in iHeartRadio Music Awards 2021 (2021)
      iHeartRadio Music Awards 2021
      5.6
      TV Special
      • music director
      • 2021
    • Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in Genius (2017)
      Genius
      8.2
      TV Series
      • arranger: songs
      • executive music producer
      • music supervisor ...
      • 2021
    • Jimmy Kimmel in The Oscars (2018)
      The Oscars
      5.8
      TV Special
      • musical director (uncredited)
      • 2018
    • Step (2017)
      Step
      7.1
      • musician
      • 2017
    • Black Nativity (2013)
      Black Nativity
      4.8
      • executive music producer
      • 2013
    • 2012 Soul Train Awards (2012)
      2012 Soul Train Awards
      6.6
      TV Special
      • musical director
      • 2012
    • Tatyana Ali and Bresha Webb in Love That Girl! (2010)
      Love That Girl!
      6.0
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • music supervisor
      • 2010
    • Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dawn Robinson, Raphael Saadiq, and Lucy Pearl in Lucy Pearl Feat. Snoop Dogg & Q-Tip: You (2001)
      Lucy Pearl Feat. Snoop Dogg & Q-Tip: You
      5.2
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 2001
    • Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip: Get Involved (1999)
      Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip: Get Involved
      6.7
      Music Video
      • song producer
      • 1999

    Actor

    • Rick Ross feat. Dwyane Wade, Raphael Saadiq, Udonis Haslem: Season Ticket Holder
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2020
    • Behind Raphael Saadiq's Jimmy Lee
      Video
      • 2019
    • Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
      Luke Cage
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2016
    • Hannibal Buress in BJ the Chicago Kid: The New Cupid (2016)
      BJ the Chicago Kid: The New Cupid
      6.0
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2016
    • Full Force Feat. Raphael Saadiq & Shanice: Your Love Makes Me High
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2015
    • Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014)
      Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
      4.5
      • Vocals
      • Guitar (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
      • 2014
    • Raphael Saadiq: Stone Rollin'
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2011
    • Eddie Cibrian and Amber Heard in The Playboy Club (2011)
      The Playboy Club
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Sam Cooke
      • 2011
    • Raphael Saadiq: Over You, Tour Video
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2011
    • Raphael Saadiq: Stone Rollin', Tour Video
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2011
    • Good Man
      7.8
      Short
      • The Narrator
      • Inner Voice
      • 2011
    • Raphael Saadiq: Let's Take a Walk (2009)
      Raphael Saadiq: Let's Take a Walk
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2009
    • Raphael Saadiq: 100 Yard Dash (2009)
      Raphael Saadiq: 100 Yard Dash
      Short
      • Performer
      • 2009
    • Ride or Die (2005)
      Ride or Die
      2.3
      • Charlie Ray
      • 2005
    • Ludacris: Splash Waterfalls
      Music Video
      • Raphael Saadiq
      • 2004

    Videos3

    Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
    Clip 2:02
    Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
    Artists Den Season 2
    Trailer 0:35
    Artists Den Season 2
    Artists Den Season 2
    Trailer 0:35
    Artists Den Season 2
    Stars Let Loose on the Golden Globes Red Carpet
    Video 1:07
    Stars Let Loose on the Golden Globes Red Carpet

    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Facebook
    • Alternative name
      • Tony! Toni! Tone!
    • Born
      • May 14, 1966
      • Oakland, California, USA
    • Relatives
      • Tony E. Brown(Cousin)
    • Other works
      Music video for Aaliyah: "Miss You"
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Member of the R & B group Tony Toni Tone!
    • Nickname
      • Ray Ray

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