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Debarge

Debarge
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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01
Second Chance

El DeBarge made a stunning comeback at the 2010 BET Awards.

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02
Good Times

DeBarge sang his hits at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans.

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03
Soul Man

DeBarge sang a tribute to Anita Baker at the Soul Train Awards.

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So Emotional

DeBarge and Baker were both moved to tear s by the music.

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05
Hearthrob

In a 1985 episode of Miami Vice a dreamy DeBarge had every girl screaming.

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06
The Glory Days

The family DeBarge made beautiful music together.

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07
The Brothers

Marty, James, Randy and El pose for a publicity shoot in the early days.

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08
The Fab Five

Bunny joins her brothers Marty, James, El and Randy for a group photo, circa 1982.

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09
“Rhythm of the Night”

DeBarge performs their monster hit, “Rhythm of the Night,” on American Bandstand.

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10
Baby Brother

Chico belts out a DeBarge classic in honor of his brothers and sister during last year’s Soul Train Awards.

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11
Brotherly Love

Chico embraces his big brother, El, after a performance.

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Daddy’s Girl

James’ daughter, Kristinia DeBarge, performs at Madison Square Garden last summer.

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13
The Next Generation

Kristinia arrives to the 41st NAACP Image Awards Nominee Luncheon last Saturday. She is nominated for Best New Artist.

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