A night of unforgettable love and soul music, featuring two of the hottest artists in the industry perform at The Lyric on Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 pm.

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Maryland raised, Raheem DeVaughn, a gifted storyteller, started his singing career in college joining a group of street corner singers, and then winning a local talent show. After several independent releases, his major label debut with Jive Records earned him a unique place within the worlds of hip-hop, R & B, and Neo-Soul. Raheem is "trying to be the voice of people who can't speak for themselves: kids who are stuck in the ghetto and don't know why, people who don't understand why we have to go to war." His music was influenced by the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire and Marvin Gaye. DeVaughn's first single, "Guess Who Loves You More," won for him an immediate following. It also set up the release of his major label debut album, The Love Experience.

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Washington native, Ginuwine fell under the spells of Prince and Michael Jackson as a child. By the time he was 12, the aspiring musician had started performing with a local hip-hop group, the Finesse Five. His debut CD, Ginuwine…The Bachelor hit the streets in late 1996 and "Pony" quickly became a #1 R&B and #6 pop chart/radio sensation. The LP would go on to double-platinum status. In 1998, he released "Same Ol' G" (from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack), which resulted in yet another chart hit. Back II Da Basics, Ginuwine's fifth Epic Records/Sony Urban Music CD, is fueled by the expansive artistry and vitality that Ginuwine's fans have come to expect while the man's new music raises the bar on his already high standards.

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Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster.

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