Raheem DeVaughn Quotes

Raheem DeVaughn

Profession : Musician

Birth : May 5, 1975

In every video that I have done, I have tried to have lead actresses of different variations from size and color to nationality.

Raheem DeVaughn

I believe in highlighting the 'greatness' that I see in every single woman that I come across. There is such beauty in variety. It may not always be evident, when you look at a woman, where her greatness lies. But the truth is that the greatness of women is reflected in the very essence of who we are.

Raheem DeVaughn

I have songs - even from my first album, I've always been on some socially conscience/love whatever music, you know?

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Like, music and songs, what we do, we can capture history as artists, so that's what I really try to do.

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There's a difference between making the music for a check vs. what you think you should be doing artistically and creatively.

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I just feel like there's a lot of great R&B songs out there with nobody to sing them.

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In some cases, if you are not happy with a certain scenario, you have to give it a makeover, you know?

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I was frustrated in the past, like, 'Wow, why do they have to throw me in the R&B urban adult contemporary lane?' 'Woman' was a no. 1 hit at Urban AC, so there's no disrespect to that lane. But did it get a fair shot at urban radio? No, I don't think so.

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I always been inspired and aspire to inspire through the music. I feel like I've always made the soundtrack to a movement.

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If I'm not representing the people with my music for the goodwill of the Creator, it's all in vain at the end of the day.

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I think we live in a constant state of emergency.

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I stay in the studio diligently. I'm always trying to create.

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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.

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Music is a frequency, and my frequency, when I put it out there, is on the love vibes. It's not always sappy. Like, 'Bulletproof' is a love song. It's a black love song. I made it for my people. I made it for the world, but I made it for my people in particular.

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Once you step foot on the Supreme Court steps, you lose your first-amendment rights. I don't see how, as an American citizen, you can't go to the Supreme Court steps and speak your mind or speak your piece peacefully.

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My mom and my grandmother are probably two of the strongest women that I know.

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I never walk into a room and assume everyone knows who Raheem DeVaughn is.

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I was a pretty sheltered kid, a slow starter. I was pretty secretive with my passion for music and, I guess, my talent and what-not.

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I broke out of my shell once I graduated from high school and got into college in my first year.

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I think I am the type of artist that, time and time again, either people love or don't know about.

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