Sometimes the climb from the bottom echoes loudest in silence. Ray Vaughn, the Long Beach lyricist turning pain into poetry, strips things down in his latest Vevo Ctrl performance of MILES AWAY from heaven. Pulled from his deeply personal debut album The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu, the session showcases the TDE signee at his most reflective. Against a dimly lit stage and minimalist backdrop, Vaughn’s commanding flow and raw emotion cut through with cinematic clarity.
This is Vaughn’s second Ctrl entry, following his performance of DOLLAR menu, and his energy here feels like a continuation of his story arc. Vevo’s Ctrl series has long highlighted hard-hitting voices who bring something different to the table and Vaughn fits perfectly alongside alumni like Jadakiss, Rapsody, and A$AP Ferg. For Vaughn, the dollar menu isn’t just a metaphor, it’s survival, resilience, and reflection. Watch “MILES AWAY from heaven” now and get closer to the man behind the mic.
