The Baltimore DC Area has produced big talent over the years; Billie Holiday, Marvin Gaye, heck, Toni Braxton (and her sisters).
I’ve maintained for some time that cats are going to respect DC once we have that one big hit that makes the industry stand up and take notice. Questionmark Asylum’s “Hey, Look Away” and subsequent remix didn’t do it. Neither did Nonchalent’s, “5 o’clock” song (with subsequent remix). From Tonya Blount to Adina Howard, heads haven’t been listening…the DC/ Baltimore indie scene is a veritable gold mine. Enter: Raheem DeVaugnn. Now, I ain’t about to ride this dudes coat tails or his jock, because that ain’t me, but I am man enough to give props when they are due. The first time I heard this dude sing (which was in Bohemian Caverns, 5, maybe 6 years ago), I knew he was going to be a star. Was even more convinced that he’d be the first one to "break out" and consequently bring the talent scouts here digging for anything they can package and sell to the public. Seeing this dudes video has confirmed my belief.
They packaged him right on camera, and he has a hot lead off track to his debut. His second single is cool, too, so he should do alright on his debut. The formula is: two banging singles pretty much leads to platinum plus status. Thought it was truly dope that Dub and K’Alyn were in the video, looking and acting like Dub and K’Alyn. So what does this mean? Does this mean that Fertile Ground is going to get their much deserved respect internationally? I’m saying, who knows? But I’m rather interested to see the effects of what happens....rather, who will feel the effects if any. To check out just one of DC’s up and coming talents, check out the new video from Raheem, Guess Who Loves You More?
*You’ll need Windows Media Player to view the video.