It’s called “Hold On Me.” The new single from Newark’s Raheem DeVaughn and Louisiana’s Mariah. (with a period) is a sensual slice of sophisticated soul.

They call him “The Love King.” Raheem DeVaughn, born in Newark 49 years ago, has released seven albums in 19 years all with LOVE in the titles. Son of jazz cellist Abdul Wadud, inspired by Babyface, he’s been compared to D’Angelo, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. He describes himself as an “R’n’B hippie neo-soul rock star.”

They call Newark-born Raheem DeVaughn “The Love King of Soul & R’n’B.” His new EP, ‘Summer Of Love,’ on New Era Soul/DMG, isn’t due until June 21, but DeVaughn has teased us with “All Night.” And although the 47-year old wasn’t even born yet in 1967’s real Summer Of Love, his addition to the canon is a worthy one.