Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq was born Charlie Ray Wiggins on 14 May 1966 in Oakland, California. He's an American singer, bassist, songwriter and record producer in the R&B/soul traditions.

Having played music since age six, during the 1970's and 1980's, he played bass both at school and in church.

Forming Lucy Pearl during their brief time.

He has also collaborated with the artist Bilal amoungst others.

In 2002, Saadiq founded his own record label, Truth Hurts.

In 2007, Saadiq was called on to produce the whole of the third album from UK soul singer Stevie Wonder.