The Way I See It a strong Grammy candidate? Raphael Saadiq’s (pictured above) new album should be getting some serious consideration. He’ll be performing it for the small S.O.B.’s crowd on Tuesday.

• •09.29.08 Q-Tip album release party @ Knitting Factory, more info
• •09.30.08 Raphael Saadiq @ S.O.B.’s, more info
• •09.30.08 T.I. @ Highline Ballroom, more info
• •10.01.08 Muggs vs. Planet Asia @ Southpaw, more info
• •10.01.08 Jay Electronica, Dead Prez, DJ Green Lantern @ Le Poisson Rouge, more info
• •10.02.08 Just Blaze & K-Salaam @ Sutra, more info
• •10.02.08 Retro Jam 2008 @ The Theatre at MSG, more info
• •10.04.08 Common & N.E.R.D. @ Roseland Ballroom, more info