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Article: RAHEEM DEVAUGHN "The Love ...
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- August 26, 2005
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When it comes to expressing gratitude, Maryland-bred singer-
songwriter Raheem DeVaughn has no use for fine print. The last track
on "The Love Experience" is devoted to a Grammys-like litany of shout-
outs. But by then, the mention of such artists as Curtis Mayfield,
Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown, Al Green, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Prince,
Chuck Brown, the Fugees and Dr. Dre won't surprise anyone who has
been paying attention. After all, DeVaughn wears his influences with
engaging style and brash confidence throughout the entire album,
turning his major label debut into something worthy of soul music's
major leagues.
Unlike Prince, DeVaughn doesn't play guitar, but he clearly loves
the sound of ...