Get to Know RaVaughn

Don't miss RaVaughn's New Joint, "Best Friend" tonight!

Just Outside the City of Angels - RaVaughn, who is the eldest of three children, grew up in Carson, California, just outside Los Angeles.   (Photo: Joey Foley/FilmMagic)

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Get to Know RaVaughn - She's under the watchful eye of R&B superstar Ne-Yo and, with a voice like hers, nothing will slow her down or stop her from shining. Get to know RaVaughn and tune in for her New Joint "Best Friend" and ChickChat tonight on 106! (Photo: Joey Foley/FilmMagic)

Playing the Part - As a child, RaVaughn's passion was clear as there were two things that she took everywhere that she could: her karaoke machine and a portable keyboard. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

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Playing the Part - As a child, RaVaughn's passion was clear as there were two things that she took everywhere that she could: her karaoke machine and a portable keyboard. (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

New Voice - Due to her soul, passion and skill, Ne-Yo has named his protégé the "new voice of women." It's a huge title to take on, but RaVaughn is up for the challenge. (Photo: Columbia Records) 

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New Voice - Due to her soul, passion and skill, Ne-Yo has named his protégé the "new voice of women." It's a huge title to take on, but RaVaughn is up for the challenge. (Photo: Columbia Records) 

Versatile - RaVaughn isn't one to limit herself to one specific genre, so check what she had to say about crossing over. “It’s not about genre for me. It’s about singing and telling relatable stories.”  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Versatile - RaVaughn isn't one to limit herself to one specific genre, so check what she had to say about crossing over. “It’s not about genre for me. It’s about singing and telling relatable stories.”  (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

Born and Raised - Born and raised right outside of L.A. in Carson, CA, RaVaughn has been influenced by R&B greats Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Mary J. Blige. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Born and Raised - Born and raised right outside of L.A. in Carson, CA, RaVaughn has been influenced by R&B greats Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Mary J. Blige. (Photo: Columbia Records)

Dropping her own 411 - The soundscape RaVaughn says she is aiming for with her new music is old school Mary J. Blige circa What's the 411?. That was a time, she feels, "when you could feel what people were talking about... You felt like they’re talking to me, like that’s my story – that kind of music." (Photo: Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)

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RaVaughn Takes On 106 Tonight! - Don't miss RaVaughn tonight on 106 with her New Joint "Best Friend!" (Photo: Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)