Raheem DeVaughn: Love Letter to My Fans

A Conversation with the Grammy Nominated Artist

Raheem DeVaughn is one of those natural artists. His passion for the craft and soulful delivery has earned him a loyal following. Seems Raheem fans back in his Washington, DC days remain consistent and with him through the good and bad times.

Raheem is in the league of Prince, Tank, Neyo and Musiq Soulchild hands down. In fact, he is up against them for a Grammy Award this year. His Father, Abdul Wadud is a jazz cellist and as for his Mother, Raheem says "she is a true music lover." He says that he grew up "well rounded" musically and experienced it in both his mother's and father's households. It is no wonder his voice beams as he refers to his two year old son's current love for music. He is proud to announce that he takes his little boy in his "arms and sings to him." Raheem also shares that his son comments to Grandma when he sees his Daddy on TV.

As Raheem prepares for the release of his new album on 1/15/08, he seems excited yet grounded. Thank goodness for me he is also quite conversational as he shared his thoughts on life and "Love Behind The Music."

Saba,Ink: I have to say that it is great to talk to you. I am in the Charlotte area and they love you down here.

Raheem: Yeah, my sister moved down there and my father just relocated. It's soon to be my second home but they didn't get a wind of that yet (laughing).

Saba, Ink: Oh, that explains it, 'cause there is too much Raheem stuff happenin' here (laughing).

Saba,Ink: So, based on your Grammy nominated song "Woman" it is apparent that you have a love affair with women. Where does that come from?

Raheem: How can I not be in love with y'all women? You all make it so hard for me not to love y'all. I appreciate the whole makeup of women and this song is like my version of Tupac's Dear Momma or you know what I mean? The key though is finding the right Woman...'cause it can get tiring looking for that ONE (laughing)

Saba,Ink: Aww, that is beautiful. When there are so many types of music that show women being beaten down, it certainly is refreshing to hear a song like "Woman" (from a brotha).