Back to old school

Photo: Raheem DeVaughn was nominated for a Grammy this year for "Woman," a single from his album. The former Coppin State University student career has taken off and he is on track to major stardom.

Young R&B singer espouses love over misogyny

Raheem DeVaughn isn't one of those snooty musicians who doesn't like to be labeled. In fact, the rising young singer and songwriter goes out of his way to supply interested observers with a handy description of his place in the musical cosmos. "R&B hippie neo-soul rock star" is DeVaughn's preferred handle, and while he might be jumping the gun on the rock-star part, DeVaughn has otherwise nailed his sound.

"I wanted to create a body of work that's my version of the Marvin Gaye albums," says DeVaughn. "The reality is I grew up on Babyface and Boyz II Men and Jodeci, but I definitely identify more with the old-school artists."

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