What A Time To Be In Love, released on November 20, 2020, the 45-year-old intertwines social justice issues, like the brutal police killing of George Floyd, with an intimate celebration of Black love.
Essence spoke to DeVaughn about his most recent album, and why it’s so important for him to use his platform to uplift his community. Essence: Congratulations on your new album, What A Time To Be In Love.
Our favorite songs are the ones that you co-wrote, including “Marvin Used to Say” and “Lawd Help Me.” You sing about the racial climate in this country, which is a topic that plenty of singers shy away from.
Why did you decide to address social justice issues on an album that’s primarily about love? Raheem Devaughn: I’ve always been a.
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