10. Raheem DeVaughn The Love & War MasterPeace (Zomba/Jive) If conventional R&B is dead, then someone needs to give Raheem DeVaughn the hint. One of the best pure R&B projects of the year, The Love & War MasterPeace infused an ambitious socio-political vibe. From the spoken word intro by philosopher provocateur Dr. Cornell West, DeVaughn embarks on a 13-track journey from a love is war/war is love aesthetic. From the bombastic "The Greatness" (featuring Wale), "Bulletproof" (featuring a surprisingly subdued Ludacris), to the unabashedly nu soul of "I Don't Care," The Love & War MasterPeace ranked as a stark standout in 2010's field of few mainstream R&B comers. Ryan B. Patrick
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Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-11 19:04:42there are no "dull spots." pure gold.
