“Being independent isn't as flashy as a lot of people may think. It's a lot of hard work; its a lot of investing your own money. And to creatively time to make your day work - it's on you to make it work, and no one else.”

American singer-songwriter

Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer-songwriter known for his R&B recordings and charting albums. He released his debut album, The Love Experience, in 2005 through Jive Records. His second album, Love Behind the Melody, reached number five on the Billboard 200 and brought wider critical praise. Its singles “Woman” and “Customer” both appeared on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Woman” was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. His third album, The Love & War MasterPeace, continued that success, reached the Billboard 200 top ten, and was his final album for Jive.