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D’Wayne Wiggins, Founding Tony! Toni! Toné! Guitarist, Dead at 64


The brother of Raphael Saadiq also produced early songs for Destiny’s Child.

Wiggins died “this morning surrounded by family and loved ones” after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, according to a statement posted to Instagram. The song interpolated a melody from the African American spiritual “Wade in the Water” in the budding style of new jack swing. Their 1990 follow-up album, The Revival, sent four songs to the top of the eventually renamed Hot R&B Singles chart — including “Feels Good,” a crossover hit that peaked at No.

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