Curious to read some discussion and opinions on his solo albums as i don't see them mentioned often.

I like them all. I'd say that Gemini and Heart, Mind and Soul are my two favorites. His latest release was good but I only really come back to the title track ( great song ).

I'll Be There from Heart, Mind and Soul is my favorite solo track of his.

ColorShock said:

I like them all. I'd say that Gemini and Heart, Mind and Soul are my two favorites. His latest release was good but I only really come back to the title track ( great song ).

Gemini and the self titled are mine.

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Haven't heard the latest album yet but i love the song Second Chance so i should.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

They're just as good as DeBarge albums.

I wouldn't say that all of them are.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

They're just as good as DeBarge albums.

Interesting.

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How do you rate/rank them all?

This thread makes me wanna pull this odd Prince written ditty out.

paisleypark4 said:

This thread makes me wanna pull this odd Prince written ditty out.

That's a good one.

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What about him covering a Marvin classic?

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I love El Debarge. Fine light skin brotha that can SANG. I love all his work and Debarge.

Lord knows I love some El DeBarge! I own all of his solo albums. I really can't say that there's anything memorable about any of them. As a solo artist, he had really poor promotion and very little radio support. I'm sure the drug addiction only complicated matters.

daingermouz2020 said:

I hated his debut album and I didn't care for the Rhythm of the Night album simply because it seemed to muffle what I call the Debarge sound. Vocals weren't bad but they had a lot of outside producers and song writers Richard Perry, Jay Graydon,Diane Warren etc. It was obvious they were going for that crossover appeal. Gemini,In the Storm,Heart Mind and Soul,Second Chance I liked them all. Always felt Gemini with maybe a few songs taken off and different songs replacing them would have been a decent Debarge album. El Debarge shines most if he has a hand in writing and producing or if he's working with other R&B writers, Producers

Interesting take.

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Love the Gemimi album.

Has anyone heard of his unreleased 2002 album?
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I read about it on a different website but can't seem to find it again.

I have everything the man has put out...

Gemini album, Heart Mind & Soul, and yeah... In the Storm has been added to my rotation. I think the semi-bubble-pop songs didn't enhance El's musci career. Second Chance would have sounded better if El has produced and wrote most of the material.

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Always thought this was dope from El. His Marvin influence was quite apparent.

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Musicslave said:

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Always thought this was dope El. His Marvin influence was quite apparent.

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This song really brings out his Marvin influence too. Reminds me a lot of the I Want You album.

LoveOrConfusion said:

Musicslave said:

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Always thought this was dope El. His Marvin influence was quite apparent.

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This song really brings out his Marvin influence too. Reminds me a lot of the I Want You album.

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That was hot. Thanks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAUAVbQ6U6g

In this interview El speaks on Marvin and how he was influenced by him.

ColorShock said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAUAVbQ6U6g

In this interview El speaks on Marvin and how he was influenced by him.

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The great performance before the interview

LoveOrConfusion said:

daingermouz2020 said:

LoveOrConfusion said:

Has anyone heard of his unreleased 2002 album?
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I read about it on a different website but can't seem to find it again.

Never heard about that one but Id be interested.

I found it again: http://www.lipstickalley....viewfull=1

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Another favorite of mine.

MickyDolenz said:

Haven't heard this one.

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Thanks for posting it.

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El mentions that he has a new project coming.

LoveOrConfusion said:

daingermouz2020 said:

When, what year was this revealed?

The interveiw aired last month.

LoveOrConfusion said: