Nobody Wins A War featuring Jill Scott, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, Algebra, Chrisette Michele, Shelby Johnson, Ledisi, Citizen Cope, Dwele, Chico DeBarge and Rudy Currence
Revelations 2010 featuring Damian Marley
Raheem DeVaughn is back with his third album The Love & War MasterPeace. On the heels of his 2008 Grammy nominated release The Love Behind The Melody, The Love & War MasterPeace is a tale of two tales though love ... more »and war. The lead single "Bulletproof" featuring Ludacris takes us on a journey through today's social and political issues reminiscent of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, while the Ne-Yo produced "I Don't Care" touches on the importance of a strong relationship. With Raheem's distinctive style and exceptional production, The Love & War MasterPeace is sure to satisfy his fans while making room for newcomers. The Love & War MasterPeace solidifies Raheem DeVaughn as true vocalist and an infectious songwriter, recording music to stand the test of times.« less
Raheem DeVaughn is back with his third album The Love & War MasterPeace. On the heels of his 2008 Grammy nominated release The Love Behind The Melody, The Love & War MasterPeace is a tale of two tales though love and war. The lead single "Bulletproof" featuring Ludacris takes us on a journey through today's social and political issues reminiscent of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, while the Ne-Yo produced "I Don't Care" touches on the importance of a strong relationship. With Raheem's distinctive style and exceptional production, The Love & War MasterPeace is sure to satisfy his fans while making room for newcomers. The Love & War MasterPeace solidifies Raheem DeVaughn as true vocalist and an infectious songwriter, recording music to stand the test of times.
so I listened and wow this is an amazing R&B CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So old; yet so current; take a time to listen and judge for yourself you will love and buy.
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Raheem DeVaughn's best album
Lucky Sevens | Tiger Town, Alabama | 03/08/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Raheem DeVaughn released his third album "The Love And War MasterPeace" and judging from the title, one would think that it's an album full of social commentary. Actually, only three songs are geared towards that topic- the Ludacris assisted "Bulletproof", the song "Nobody Wins A War" (which has a guest list longer than the average DJ Khaled song), and the closing track "Revelations 2010" which samples Jay-Z's "Can I Live". Most of the production on this album is handled by Masters At Work alumni Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, who was also responsible for Raheem's debut single "Guess Who Loves You More". Orthodox & Ransum, who produced his biggest hit "Customer", return for the song "Mr. Right". Lil' Ronnie, who did R. Kelly's "I'm A Flirt", contributes two songs, "Microphone" as well as the domestic violence themed "Black And Blue". On the song "B.O.B." he sings about wooing a woman who is too attached to her sex toy (The acronym stands for Battery Operated Boyfriend). The Ne-Yo penned "I Don't Care" warrants a few spins- even if it does sound a lot like Robin Thicke's 2008 single "Magic". For as lengthy as this album is, surprisingly, it contains no filler. In short, this album is Raheem's best by a landslide."
The time to Love has always been NOW
Matthew Joseph | Ft. Lauderdale , FL | 03/03/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Good music. I love the fact that he has made a cd to uplift and spread out the message of love for yourself and others. When it is fashionable to not be comfortable with who you are because mass media is alawys pushing how imperfect you are to have you buy the latest product or service this cd stresses the imporatnce of standing for something called love for yourself as you are. Also Cornel West does a masterful job stressing the importance of getting back to basics and simply loving and having compassion for humanity and to quit being indifferent to other peoples suffering. This cd is long over do and Im more than glad to support it."
Raheem does it again!
KLR | AL | 03/02/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I have been a fan of Raheem Devaughn before he even put out his debut. In a magazine Jill Scott said that you should be listening to him therefore I jumped to it and searched for his music. Once I found it I was an instant fan. Raheem has a great voice, it draws you in. He sings a long song as if he knows what he is doing. He has mastered the art of blending R&B and soul. He has soul and passion which I love a artist to have but onto "The Love and War Masterpeace." This album is narrated by Cornel West which gives it some realness. I love Bulletproof although I do not feel Ludacris added to the track. I would have much rather heard Raheem harmonizing instead at that point, I think it would have been tighter. I love The Greatness with Wale. "I Don't Care" sounds like a throwaway track but it is listenable. I love his love songs from Black& Blue, Mr. Right, Fragile, My Wife which touches me. I love Bedroom, Microphone and Garden of Love as well. I dig what he was trying to do with "Nobody wins a War" but to me it missed the mark. It's like an ingredient is missing. I cannot listen to the track. I admire his attempt to make the song though and I know his heart was in the right place. You have done it again Raheem! You have blown my mind! It is about damn time for you to get your just due in the music industry!"