Raphael Saadiq Sings From the Perspective of an Addict on New Single "So Ready"

Raphael Saadiq drops a new single.

Near the end of August, Raphael Saadiq will release Jimmy Lee, the singer's first album in eight years. The album is deeply personal for Saadiq: Jimmy Lee is inspired in part by his brother’s addiction.

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On Friday, August 2nd, Saadiq released the latest single from the album, "So Ready." The track, which was produced by Saadiq himself, features the singer getting creative.

In a press release, Saadiq said:

“‘So Ready’ is from the addict’s perspective. They know they need to stop and have tried countless times, but can’t.”

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Jimmy Lee will be released on August 23rd. Here is the tracklist for the album, which was produced entirely by Saadiq:

1. Sinners Prayer

2. So Ready

3. This World Is Drunk

4. Something Keeps Calling

5. Kings Fall

6. I’m Feeling Love

7. My Walk

8. Belongs To God

9. Dottie’s Interlude

10. Glory To The Veins

11. Rikers Island

12. Rikers Island Redux

13. Rearview

Stream "So Ready" below.