Raphael Orlando Tate (born February 18, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. His debut single “With Every Beat of My Heart” (released in late 2017) peaked at number 25 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs in America.[1]

Raphael’s song “With Every Beat of My Heart” was released in 2017 and (as of January 2018) has peaked at number 15 on the UK Commercial Pop Chart, and 25 on Billboard’s American Dance Club Songs Chart.[2] The song was originally written by Arthur Baker, Lotti Golden, and Tommy Faragher, and made famous by Taylor Dayne when she released it in 1989. Raphael remade the song with the help of Jason Dauman, Dave Audé, Joe Gauthreaux, DJ Lean, SCOTTY BOY, and Dan Boots.

Raphael also recently released a single entitled "Back To Your Heart",[3] as well as a cover of the Oliver Cheatham song "Get Down Saturday Night".[4]

he has new relases which reflect his soul voice such as "Her Story" and "Better Frendz than Lovas"