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Raveena Explores The Facets Of 'Temptation'

The New York-based R&B singer and NPR Slingshot artist offers a lush song about exploring sexual fluidity, with a visual that nods to Bollywood.
Raveena's "Temptation" video.

Exploration and acceptance, however simple, can be revolutionary feats. These acts are the engine of 's music: The R&B singer's art unassumingly oozes honey-colored self-love and doesn't shy away from examining released "Temptation," the lead single from her forthcoming debut album, today, with an accompanying video.

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