What I would consider one of the most overlooked artists of the past decade, Raheem Devaughn is a talented vocalist and excellent performer and lyricist. He's made headlines when he debuted at #5 with his sophomore album Love Behind The Melody this past week on Billboard 200. Before first album The Love Experience, Devaughn was a college student who quickly found his passion for music:
"Before I knew what was going on, I was... cutting class to write lyrics and record". His focus turned to becoming a professional singer. Locally in the DC Metro area he attained relatively quick success, winning local awards and successfully releasing some independent work over the next few years. He won $2,000 from the Washington DC nightclub Bar Nun talent show. DeVaughn ultimately gained the attention of veteran producers DJ Jazzy Jeff (as Rahiem) and Kenny Burns (known as former A&R for Roc-A-Fella Records) and signed a recording contract with Jive Records in 2002.
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Positive and emotional, this boy is a force to be reckoned with in an industry full of stereotypical artists who wouldn't know how to sing if Luther Vandross (RIP) taught them himself. His second single "Customer" has been released to radio and should do well. Pick up the album Love Behind The Music which is already in stores. Click here to visit his myspace.
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