February 26, 2012

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Press statement:

Mack Avenue recording artist and soul innovator Rahsaan Patterson is proud to announce the release of his new original song “Don’t Touch Me.”

Proceeds from the song will raise money for the non-profit organization RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Patterson, himself a victim of sexual abuse, is now speaking out about his experience as well.

“I was sexually assaulted when I was 6-years-old and wasn’t able to share it with my family until I was 18-years-old. Looking back on it, I wish there was an organization like RAINN that I could have turned to for help with dealing with what happened to me,” said Patterson. “After 30 years I finally have an appreciation and love for myself that has been missing for most of my life. The most important thing for me at this point is to be able to communicate through music and art and help others. What happened was extremely traumatic and will forever be embedded in my mind and in my life. It’s nothing I can avoid so it’s really about accepting it, owning it and knowing that it’s happened but it doesn’t have to represent who I am for the rest of my life.”

RAINN’s other notable supporters include celebrities such as, recording artist Tori Amos, actress Christina Ricci , WWE professional wrestling legend Mick Foley, actress KaDee Strickland and denim Paige Adams-Geller.

In addition to his work with RAINN, Patterson is enjoying the success of his sixth studio release, Bleuphoria. The disc’s second single, “Crazy” is Top 25 at Urban Adult Contemporary Radio and features R&B singers Faith Evans and Shanice Wilson. The song is the follow-up to Bleuphoria’s first single “6AM,” which features soul star Lalah Hathaway.

"Don't Touch Me" Audio

Let me listen to this new song..... congrats to him for finding the strength to face his demons and become an advocate to help others. I already loved and respected his craft but now I'm endeared to him as a person.

Timmy84 said:

ditto. i was sexually assulted at the same age. bless him for his work and his honesty.

Rahsaan is very noble in speaking about this particular issue. He has always been a man of high mentality in my book.

Maybe this song offers some healing 2 Rahsaan.

4 the life of me, I can't understand humans doing this 2 other humans.

It really ticks me off.

I commend him for his courage.

[Edited 2/28/12 13:15pm]

thesoulbrother said:

Rahsaan is very noble in speaking about this particular issue. He has always been a man of high mentality in my book.

As if I needed another reason to love Rahsaan Patterson.

Thanks for posting.