I liked the name Saadiq and didn't want to be known as an artist as Raphael Wiggins.

I feel like I have re-created myself on every album. I try to do that. It's like playing a game with yourself, trying to compete with yourself.

I just think, who wants new soul? I want my soul to be the same as Otis Redding, I don't wanna have a new one.

I liked the name Saadiq and didn't want to be known as an artist as Raphael Wiggins.

Isaac Hayes told me once, 'There's no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn't.'

When you love what you do, it pays off, and that's the best reward you could have.

The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love.