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Exclusive: Raheem DeVaughn Covers Prince Song

Prince isn't the only one who would die for the one he loves. Raheem DeVaughn, in an ESSENCE.com exclusive, takes the iconic "I Would Die 4 For U" Prince track and puts his own modern spin on it, giving it more of a soulful feel than the original, which slightly changes the spirit of the song. DeVaughn closes the song by taking the listeners to church. Have a listen and tell us if you've been moved... Here's what you had to say: Rebecca commented via Facebook: "I was prepared to hate it, but it was good. [It's] hard to mess with perfection." Jill wrote via Facebook: "I was pleasantly surprised. He gave it a slower, bluesy flavor. [It] reminded me of D'Angelo in terms of live concert quality."

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By Shirea L. Carroll · Updated October 29, 2020

Prince isn’t the only one who would die for the one he loves. Raheem DeVaughn, in an ESSENCE.com exclusive, takes the iconic “I Would Die 4 For U” Prince track and puts his own modern spin on it, giving it more of a soulful feel than the original, which slightly changes the spirit of the song. DeVaughn closes the song by taking the listeners to church. Have a listen and tell us if you’ve been moved. Listen to Raheem DeVaughn’s “I Would Die 4 U.”