Love Sex Passion
Raheem DeVaughn · 2015
75 min · 17 tracks · rhythm and blues
Smooth, sensual melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating an immersive atmosphere of romantic yearning and soulful expression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Ice Cream — This track features a captivating blend of smooth vocals and rich instrumentation, showcasing DeVaughn's ability to create an alluring soundscape that embodies desire.
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Queen — A tribute to women, this song highlights empowerment through its lyrics and melodic structure, making it a standout anthem that resonates deeply with listeners.
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When You Love Somebody — This track captures the complexities of love through heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery, reflecting the overall theme of the album while showcasing DeVaughn’s vocal range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features smooth melodies and layered vocals, creating an immersive experience around themes of love and intimacy.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the sensual atmosphere.
- The last three tracks gradually shift to slower tempos, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's exploration of love and intimacy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth sensual grooves for romance
- intimate moments with lush instrumentation
- slow-burning tracks for deep connection
- candlelit atmosphere with smooth melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Love Sex Passion' was released in 2015, Raheem DeVaughn had established himself as a significant voice in neo-soul and R&B. This album marked his fourth studio release, following 'A Place Called Love Land' in 2013, and continued to build on his reputation for blending contemporary themes with classic soul influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dwele· Eric Roberson· Musiq Soulchild
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcum 2 Love, Sex & Passion (intro) 0:35
- 2 Black Ice Cream 7:03
- 3 Pretty Lady 3:58
- 4 Queen 4:00
- 5 Nothing Without You 3:45
- 6 When You Love Somebody 6:10
- 7 All I Know (My Heart) 4:29
- 8 Terms of Endearment 4:39
- 9 Miss You Sex 5:12
- 10 Baby Come Back 3:30
- 11 Never Never Land 5:31
- 12 Temperature's Rising 4:14
- 13 Sun Proof Room (50 Shades) 4:23
- 14 Strip 4:12
- 15 Countdown to Love 4:30
- 16 Feather Rock Lovin' 4:51
- 17 Infiniti 4:43
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