Karen Vaughn Chats with El Debarge

The year was 1982…and I was with a few friends over a DJ’s house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, “I Like It” and we were all in El’s trance. We wondered like everyone else…is that Switch? Nope…after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge’s younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time…it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, “I Like It,” and “All This Love” all week long. From that point DeBarge has been one of my favorite groups. Yes, I have all the CD’s and even El’s solo projects. I’m so ready for El to hit the stage again!!!!

After years of battling drug abuse and a prison stint, El DeBarge has surely returned to make all of us swoon to the sound of his soulful voice and music. His dynamic performances during the BET Awards proves El…is ready! Check out my interview with EL and this heartfelt video! His album “Second Chance” hits stores November 30th. Good luck, El! I’m rooting for you!

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