Raphael Saadiq's Secret To Creative Success: 'Dare To Suck'

This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Raphael Saadiq, a Grammy-winning musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. Tonya Mosley interviews Saadiq about his career, including his early days with Tony Toni Toné, his solo work, and his recent projects like co-writing the song "I Lied to You" for the film Sinners and producing songs for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album. They discuss his one-man show, "No Bandwidth," his musical influences, his creative process, and his experiences working with other artists. Saadiq shares personal stories about his family, his musical journey, and the inspirations behind his work, including his love for older music and his experiences with grief and tragedy.