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The Love Experience
Studio album by
Raheem DeVaughn
ReleasedJune 28, 2005
Length73:03
LabelJive
Producer
  • Emmai Alquiva
  • Anthony Bell
  • Big Bob
  • Kev Brown
  • The Collective
  • Cap't Curt
  • Raheem DeVaughn
  • Dope
  • Fanatic
  • Terry Hunter
  • Cliff Jones
  • K-Murdock
  • Pete Kuzma
  • Jerry "Juke" Vines
  • Steve "Supe" White
Raheem DeVaughn chronology
The Love Experience
(2005) 		Love Behind the Melody
(2008)
Singles from The Love Experience
  1. "Guess Who Loves You More"
    Released: February 15, 2005

The Love Experience is the debut

Andreao Fanatic" Heard, Terry Hunter, and K-Murdock, among others. The album cover was photographed by Daniel Hastings,[1] who was known primarily for his work on seminal 1990's East Coast hip hop albums.[2]

Upon its release, the album earned largely positive reviews from music critics. Netting sales of 250,000 units, according to

Nielsen SoundScan, it reached number 9 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 46 on the US Billboard 200. In support of the album, Jive issued several singles, including lead single "Guess Who Loves You More" as well as follow-up "Believe" and "You," with "Guess Who Loves You More" reaching the top forty of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

Washington Post critic Mike Joyce noted that "DeVaughn wears his influences with engaging style and brash confidence throughout the entire album, turning his major label debut into something worthy of soul music's major leagues [...] His gift for imaginatively arranging vocal tracks is enough to make him a welcome presence on the airwaves for years to come."[4] Billboard compared DeVaughn to fellow R&B singer D'Angelo and questioned of he could he replace the latter, writing that "armed with a collection of songs steeped in promises of unconditional adoration and detailing steamy lovemaking sessions, DeVaughn proves himself a worthy contender."[5]

AllMusic editor Andy Kellman found that "through numerous highlights scattered across the disc, it becomes apparent that DeVaughn is remarkably creative and talented and should be watched." While he was critical with the album's length, he praised DeVaughn's vocal performance and the production on the album, further writing: "Vocally, he's not too far from Dwele, with smooth, sweet tones that often drift into an even sweeter falsetto, though he could use a little of his peer's lyrical subtleties. His voice immediately pulls you in, so the shortcoming isn't as much of a factor as it would be with a singer of lesser skill. Most of his inspirations dwell in the '70s, favoring spare arrangements and elegant string flourishes over dramatic bombast and piercing keyboard stabs."[3]

Chart performance

The Love Experience debuted and peaked at number 46 on the US

Nielsen SoundScan.[8]

Track listing

The Love Experience track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Voice (Intro)"
  • Jones
  • Vines
  • Big Bob[a]
  • Captain Curt[a]
5:09
14."Cadillac"
  • DeVaughn
  • Vines
  • Jones
  • Williams
  • Terry
  • Jones
  • Vines
  • Big Bob[a]
  • Captain Curt[a]
4:43
15."Green Leaves"
  • DeVaughn
  • Vines
  • Jones
  • Williams
  • Terry
  • Jones
  • Vines
  • Big Bob[a]
  • Captain Curt[a]
2:52
16."Thank You"
  • Murdock
    • DeVaughn
    • Felton
    • K-Murdock
    		5:24
    Total length:73:03

    Notes

    Samples credits

    Charts

    Chart performance for The Love Experience
    Chart (2005) Peak
    position
    US Billboard 200[6] 46
    US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 9

    References

    1. ^ "The Love Experience - Raheem DeVaughn | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
    2. ^ "Daniel Hastings". Discogs.
    3. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "Raheem DeVaughn: The Love Experience". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
    4. Washington Post
      . Retrieved June 22, 2023.
    5. ^ "Reviews > Albums". Billboard. June 25, 2005. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
    6. ^ a b "Raheem DeVaughn Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
    7. ^ a b "Raheem DeVaughn Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
    8. ^ Mitchell, Gail (January 4, 2008). "Raheem Devaughn's 'Love' Revolution". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2023.



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