V-Day with Raheem DeVaughn
It’s no sin to be single on Valentine’s Day. Even famous R&B singers like Raheem DeVaughn sometimes fly solo on the holiday. The crooner did, however, give us some valuable advice for the fellas out there trying to keep things lively with their ladies this weekend.
Taking some time out from recording his third album “The Love & War MasterPeace,” Raheem gives us a playlist that will help you set the mood and tips to make any lady swoon on the big day.
What are your plans for this Valentine’s Day?
Raheem Devaughn: I’ll be performing. I’m a bachelor at the moment. I’ll get to play Cupid.
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for the holiday?
RD: I made a song for the girl I was dating a couple of years ago. Even though it didn’t work out, that will probably be something that she keeps in the back of her mind forever.
How did she react to it?
RD: I hit a homerun. Let’s just say I hit a homerun. [Laughs]
What’s your advice for guys out there who don’t know what they’re doing yet?
RD: Do some things that you don’t normally do. Or do some things that you used to do and don’t do anymore. Because what ultimately happens is that what you do to get somebody, you have to do to keep them. I’m a firm believer in that.
Has a girl ever gotten you something special?
RD: I usually don’t get the best gifts. People always expect something elaborate from me because of the position I’m in. They take it for granted, assuming that I have everything that I’ve ever wanted.
Do you feel lame, bitter or upset that you don’t have a girl to get with for Valentine’s Day?
RD: It will all come in stride. It’s all good. At least I’ll be able to do something for somebody else. I’ll be able to connect the dots for somebody else. And that check is going to be look real good. [Laughs]
If you were making a playlist to set the mood for a woman, who would be on yours?
RD: Prince. Marvin Gaye. Sade. I’m definitely going to throw Maxwell up in there. Luther Vandross. All the classics.
Which of your songs would you put on there?
RD: “Bedroom.” It’s a song off my new album. It’s kind of straight forward and to the point and poetically, it is well put together.
Is it “trickin’” if you got it?
RD: No. I’m not going to do anything unless I want to do it. It doesn’t have anything to do with tricking.
If a girl has sex on the first night, is she a freak or a keeper?
RD: It depends, man. I’ve had long-lasting, serious relationships with girls that I’ve had on the first night. So it all depends. Definitely, a woman that holds out makes it more intriguing.
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