RAPHAEL SAADIQ ( his mama call ‘em Charlie Ray) performed and met students for GRAMMY U at the 9:30 Club on in Washington, DC. Shouts to Howard University students. Mr. Instant Vintage took time out to speak with attendees about the details of the fickle music industry.

The GRAMMY University Network (GRAMMY U) is a unique and fast-growing community of college students who are pursuing a career in the music industry. The Recording Academy^® created GRAMMY U to help prepare students for careers in the recording industry through networking, educational programs and performance opportunities. GRAMMY U is designed to enhance students’ current academic curriculum with access to recording industry professionals to give an out of classroom perspective on the recording industry.

The over 40 soul singer had some interesting prospects in 2009 with a sitcom called Love That Girl! starring former child star Tatyana Ali as executive producer and composer. I wonder what happened with that. Leave your thoughts and comments below!