Reception
Instant Vintage received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Unrated Magazine has claimed this album to be a peek into what funk and soul will be in the future. The album has made many critics compare him to musical legends like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye. Raphael's first solo album has also granted him a first time Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album, R&B Song, and Best Urban/Alternative. Ethan Brown of New York Magazine wrote about the albums immediate reception in Europe in contrast to the underwhelming response in the United States. Brown stated, “Vintage quickly found fans in Europe…the album was ignored by American critics...the record struggled to find an audience among R&B fans accustomed to teenage superstars.”
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