The Love Experience is the debut studio album by American singer Raheem DeVaughn.

Washington Post critic Mike Joyce noted that "DeVaughn wears his influences with engaging style and brash confidence throughout the entire album, turning his major label debut into something worthy of soul music's major leagues [...] His gift for imaginatively arranging vocal tracks is enough to make him a welcome presence on the airwaves for years to come.

"[4] Billboard compared DeVaughn to fellow R&B singer D'Angelo and questioned of he could he replace the latter, writing that "armed with a collection of songs steeped in promises of unconditional adoration and detailing steamy lovemaking sessions, DeVaughn proves himself a worthy contender.

"[5] AllMusic editor Andy Kellman found that "through numerous highlights scattered across the disc, it becomes apparent that DeVaughn is remarkably creative and talented and should be watched."

Most of his inspirations dwell in the '70s, favoring spare arrangements and elegant string flourishes over dramatic bombast and piercing keyboard stabs.