Raheem DeVaughn is an old soul in a new and improved body. The Maryland native won a talent show in Washington D.C. and that lead to independent singles and mixtapes. Word caught on in the local area and eventually he was signed to Jive. Proof that hard work pays off! His debut LP, The Love Experience isn't just about the love between two caring people but that is a heavy focus. No, The Love Experience features uplifting lyrics about people and the community and more.

The album features talented production from relative unknowns until now like Supe, Kenny Dope, Emmai Alaquiva, Fanatic, Kevin Brown, Jerry Vines, Cliff Jones, Anthony Bell, Pete Kuzma, Terry Hunter,Carlos Martinez, Captn Curt, Big Bob, W. Ellington Felton, Warren Lewis, Issac Jones and Levi Stevens.

Let's check the LP out and do our GeoGlobe rating!

In the song "Who" DeVaughn talks about doing the best we can and loving each other because we all we got.

"Breathe" is for the lovers doing their thing from head to toe. "You" is the second single and he's talking to that special person. Who? You that's who!

"Sweet Touch" talks about getting some of that chocolate (but not candy) in a playful upbeat way! It sounds like he's having fun on the track talking about the ladies like something totally edible!  

"Ask Yourself" talks about loving and getting buckwild when it comes to taking care of the ladies. "Believe" is about trust on a slow beat perfect for DeVaughn's falsetto sound.

"Is It Possible" ask a few questions that led to more questions and later a relationship. It's a nice song and make you think of the steps we all take when trying to talk to someone we are interested in.

"Until" uses the "Between The Sheets" beat and talks about not giving up and not living any experience but your own. "Green Leaves" is a message song that tells people to growing and make sure you look at what you leave when you are flying by doing your own thing!

Overall this album was very impressive and you can listen it while your working or playing, in the ride or in the bed. He incorporates a lot of genres of music and has a recognizable voice that will take him far. You can tell he's not just trying to be a flash in the pan but someone with substance who can command people to turn their heads. DeVaughn wrote or co-wrote all the songs on this album and you can hear some political commentary in there along with talking about the future and the children. The overall sound of the album is unique and switches often creating a good inconsistency! It seems that he and his peoples just jammed and let the tape roll and that's fly and welcomed.

I'll give the LP 4.5 GeoGlobes.  

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