Culture Bully — Music video for "Let's Take A Walk" by Raphael Saadiq from the album "The Way I See It." more info

The Newsroom — HipHollywood.com and Ford are continuing to bring you all-access coverage at this year's 2009 Essence Music Festival. So far we've talked to Maxwell, John Legend, Robin Thicke and Anita Baker just to name a few. We also caught up with Solange and Rap... more info

Soul Sides — For all those video jocks out there or if you just love to watch a good concert in the comfort of your own home, PublicTelevision.org is now selling Raphael Saadiq's “Live From The Artists Den” concert on DVD before it's available anywher... more info

Here Comes The Flood — San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the location for the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.. The festival lasts three days (August 28-30). Some big names will enter the stage, but it's get more interesting if further down the bill. Friday 08/2... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm writing like I need a record deal,' Fif tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes 50 Cent Photo: MTV News Street King: 50 Cent Holding It Down For: Hardcore Hip-Hop Street Album: War Angel LP ... more info

MVSW — Femi Kuti, Santigold, Raphael Saadiq @ Hollywood Bowl Shellac @ Echoplex Circle Jerks @ Key Club “Grand Ole Echo” w/ Steve Casper, Dave Gleason, Nicole Gordon @ Echo Trevor Garrod, Amy Correia, Christopher Fairman @ Hotel Cafe SEN DOG @ Roxy more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ignacio P. G. said...LA ESFERA MUSICAL:Edgar Froese - Epsilon in Malaysian Pale (1975)Edgar Froese - Ages (1977)Edgar Froese - Aqua (1974)Klaus Schulze - Moondawn (1976)Tangerine Dream - Tangram (1980)Big Leg Emma - Live at Kevin Cole Farm on May 29,... more info

Kanye's Blog — Via: smokingsection Click HERE to view tracklist... Click HERE to download mixtape... more info

Guardian Music — Many an artist owes their career to Raphael Saadiq's pioneering work, but now he wants urban music to embrace its heritage, as rock'n'roll so often does. Angus Batey meets himAs a teenager, he got a job on Prince's Parade tour by accident. In his 20s... more info

Idolator — Go over to Daytrotter right this very instant and download a stellar live session from Raphael Saadiq. Last year's The Way I See It, was a delight, capturing the vibe and playfulness of '60s Motown, early Philly International, and the Impressions, a... more info