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Raheem DeVaughn, the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, is celebrating his 50th birthday with the release of “The Beat Jack Mixtape Mystery Pack (Vol. 1).” As a pioneer in R&B, he was the first artist in his genre to release a mixtape in the early 2000s. With the 20th anniversary of his debut album, “The Love Experience,” approaching, Raheem is showcasing his contributions to music culture. He released the full mixtape on Friday, May 9th. The second and third tracks in the mixtape include “Soft Girl Era” by Ari Lennox and “Residuals” by Chris Brown. Raheem expressed his passion for soul and R&B, stating, “I am a true fan of soul and R&B, and beat jacking these amazing songs celebrates the culture.” The first release, “Here We Go” by Coco Jones, allowed Raheem to put his unique spin on the track. He added, “As the host of the Original Quiet Storm on WHUR 96.3, I get to discover emerging artists. Coco is already a star, so beat jacking her song was essential, and I hope she and the listeners enjoy my rendition of ‘Here We Go (RahMix).’”
ABOUT RAHEEM DEVAUGHN:
Raheem DeVaughn, a Grammy award winner, four-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and CEO of DeVaughn Enterprises, is a revered figure in contemporary R&B and soul music. Known as “The Love King,” Raheem has built a lasting career with his rich, soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His journey began with his Jive Records debut, The Love Experience (2005), but he achieved major success with his sophomore release, Love Behind the Melody (2008), which topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart and earned two Grammy nominations.
Over the years, Raheem has continued to evolve, producing a steady flow of hits, including Just Right and Don’t Come Easy. His passion for R&B is evident in albums like Decade of a Love King (2018) and Love Reunion (2019), along with his latest projects, Fall In Love and Summer of Love in 2023.
As an independent artist, Raheem has maintained creative control, fostering talent through his brand, New Era Soul Records, while contributing to the culture of R&B. His dedication to keeping the genre alive while pushing boundaries has earned him numerous accolades, including BET Awards and an NAACP Image Award nomination. “R&B and soul music is alive and well,” Raheem declares, and he continues to prove it with every release. His addition as host of this iconic show will further serve as an advocacy and exposure for his peers and supporters.
