El DeBarge is back…
Late last year, El DeBarge was granted an early release from prison.
Recently, he was interviewed on the Brian McKnight show.
In this short but insightful interview, El is looking good, sounding good, and seems to have a firm grasp on his life.
Couple quick facts:
Did you know that El produced the majority of DeBarge’s work? He also played ALL the keyboards on the In A Special Way album.
El is also a virtuoso keyboardist. Seriously. Like jazz level.
He also produced, played keyboards, and sang background uncredited on a few songs on his brother Chico’s 1997 comeback album Long Time, No See.
Check it out:
God bless this brother. He has walked a hard road. I know very well that creative types deal with a pain that most people cant understand–thus why so many turn to drugs for relief.
I hope that he continues on a righteous path and he keeps God close for the rest of his days.
Thank you so much for posting this. El Debarge is one of the most talented and underrated artists in history. His Heart, Mind and Soul album is a masterpiece. Special Lady, the title track, You are my dream, I’ll be there are all classics. I pray he and his entire family find peace.
It would be great if BET would honor them this year on during their lifetime achievement awards. But you know how they roll. They’ll probably just honor Patti Labelle or others who have been honored year after year while other underrated bands are left in the shadow. They have never gotten the recognition they deserve.
Thanks so much for posting this! El looks great and glad he’s back doin him! ‘Preciate it!
Wait a minute is that THE Amina??? I haven’t seen you in so long..if you see this message…please shoot me an email! We go waaaaaaaaaay back!
I totally agree with you, Amina. Many artists such as the Whispers, Debarge, El Debarge, etc. are not acknoloweged and are often overlooked. I actually e-mailed BET (a year ago), suggesting Debarge be honored on one their upcoming award shows. I hope one day these artists get their time to shine. Love you El!
my prayers are truly with Eldra debarge, he is truly gifted with a beautiful talent;; i’m wishing all will continue to go well in his personal life and his career always;;;;;;;;;
i am very happy /excited that El is back looking forward to what he will be doing in the near future
I pray to God everyday for El to stay on the straight path and to resist temptation. He has so much talent to share with the world. Draw close to God and he will give you the strength to deal with any problem. ~Love Always~
Ta voix,Monsieur El debarge me transperce le coeur et a probablement marquée ma vie à jamais ,mais un seul souhait je te demanderait, c est de venir effectuer une tournée en France . Jais eu le grand honneur de voir le king of pop monsieur michael jackson,il ne manque que toi à voir et je serais comblée,de t entendre chanté “love always” ma chanson fétiche.I LOVE YOU Monsieur El debarge