Celebrity Underrated - The Damian Dame Story

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[@adriantoddprice4981]

I personally knew Damian, but as Bruce back in the 80's when we used to sing together in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I knew him from 1985 to 1987 before he relocated to California. Bruce was a very talented, kind, giving and with a great personality! I met him at a local talent show in Kalamazoo and we practiced together at a old mansion off Douglass and West Michigan Ave in Kalamazoo. He was a heavy smoker of cigarettes and could play the hell out of a piano. Once he relocated to California, we lost contact with one another. The next time I saw Bruce was when he became a part of Damian Dame! I never reached out to him, because I didn't want to look like I was only contacting him for his fame! It hurt my heart to hear he passed away! I'll always have mad respect for Bruce! May the both of them Peacefully Rest🙏🏾! Love you Brother, Adrian Todd

[@plawson8577]

Adrian Todd Price So glad to hear you share your memories of him! So he chained smoked? Really? That explains why he died of Pancreatic Cancer. I lost my Eldest Aunt to it a few weeks ago.

[@adriantoddprice4981]

@@plawson8577 Good afternoon Patrick, I appreciate your kind comment, thank-you! At the time I knew Bruce he was a heavy smoker, but he could have changed his habit when he received his record deal to preserve his voice? All I know is that Bruce was a good friend and extremely talented! We loss a good one too soon😞! I'm sadden by the loss of your Aunt🙏🏾💜🙏🏾! May you and your family heal and find comfort during this difficult time Brother, Amen🙏🏾

[@plawson8577]

Adrian Todd Price Thank you Adrian! The Lord Bless you and Family! Bruce and Debra were a talented Duo/Couple that had so much potential. They didn’t even get a 2nd Chance and tragedy stuck before it could happen. They were both kindred spirits. Both born in September, Birthdays a Week apart, and 8 years apart and passed away on the same day two years apart. I spoke to Lynn, one of Bruce’s younger Cousins, she says he was sick with Pancreatic Cancer for over a year in late ‘94 to Mid 1996. He kept it a secret from his wife Carol for almost a year as his mother kept flying him back and forth between Atlanta and Kalamazoo for treatment. He died Thursday Morning June 27,1996 in Hospice surrounded by his family on the 2nd year anniversary of Debra’s death.

[@DLICIOUS42]

He actually died of Colon Cancer not Pancreatic cancer

[@killerb.8040]

@@DLICIOUS42 dude you just couldn't help it yourself huh? 🤦🏿‍♂️😂

[@ms.lynnwilliams369]

Hello and thank you for this! Damian Dame whose real name is Bruce Broadus is my cousin! What info that I can give you is that when we were younger we would go over to my Aunt Allenes house to play with our cousin Bruce and his sister Angie. My Aunt was a social worker for the BCPS system ...she had every instrument you could think of in her basement and Bruce played them all. We would spend hours as kids.... Writing songs and designing album covers that always had a parliament/EFW feel to them.. Bruce lived in Kalamazoo Mi. for awhile where he fathered a son (not sure if he has anymore.. I just remember the one).. before he hit the road to stardom. His father passed when we were young but his Sister and Mom are doing fine. Yes he dedicated his last album to Dia and he died on the exact date of her death... While he resided in Atlanta he started having bad stomach trouble ...ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with cancer ... His mom and my mom flew out immediately .... He passed within the week.

[@ms.lynnwilliams369]

@Diana Prince 💓

[@plawson8577]

Lynn Williams Debra was killed in a Head on collision during a Freak Early Summer Thundershower in Atlanta on Monday June 27,1994. Bruce was actually diagnosed with Cancer in October 1994, and was Very Sick during production of 199Sex. I’m not sure how long he was sick? Would you mind telling us? Didn’t he have Pancreatic Cancer? And died Thursday June 27,1996?

[@cynthiaadams2392]

Sad

[@ms.lynnwilliams369]

@@plawson8577 out of respect I really don't know what I can or cannot say about Bruce's life. I am going to send this to his Sister. My aunt is 70years old now. And I'm really not sure if everything that she had to go through during and after his death is something she wants to talk about. But I will see. My mom said at one point she didn't want some of his memorabilia. She may have been too upset. My mom says she has the original copies of the duo on BET with Donnie Simpson because my aunt didn't want it. I do believe there were issues about money and his last album ... Not sure how it all worked out but I remember listening to them saying that it was a bunch of mess. I can tell you that Bruce was adopted by Aunt Allene and Uncle Ollie. Most people don't know that. His sister (no blood relation) Angie .. was adopted as well.

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

Lynn Williams thanks so much for the history

[@nehsangbong7259]

Chilli used to be a background dancer for them. They died young and their careers ended prematurely. It's sad, eerie and ironic that they died on the same month and day. RIP 🙏

[@lachelleflood5373]

@Neh-Bih Sangbong I agree! Passing on the same "month and day" to me it also looked planned.😳😕😢

[@lavelhare3723]

True it's suspicious tbh esp with the death of Debra Hurd r.i.p. to both but I wonder what happened that night of the car accident also idk how very bad the accident was tbh

[@plawson8577]

LaChelle Flood It wasn’t planned. They were kindred spirits.

[@Traci1908]

Agreed

[@kuncoromukti8274]

Lavel Hare Some one said it was a rainy day when she had her car accident.

[@unique74muzik]

When the homie says "Nowwww" you know he bout to go in. They were really good.

[@teresaj.4103]

Right!! I love the way he tells a story.

[@skylarmccall5737]

Man same

[@vanessagordon3366]

Facts 🤣

[@pinki333x3]

😂🤣😂😬

[@RachaelBluee]

Narrator is amazing. He talks to us as if we're in the room w him. I love it

[@Ms.TiaPoteat]

90s was the “Golden Era” of R&B & Hip Hop😌

[@coachrobinson9958]

Oh yeeeeah! 😉

[@donalddavis6689]

The 1980's Was The New Jack Swing Era Of Hip Hop And R&B Era = Was Well - That Came Before The 1990's.. Without The 80's Time ⏰ Era - It Wouldn't Be No 90's Time ⏰ Era.. That's Real Truth ☝ ☝.

[@Ms.TiaPoteat]

@@donalddavis6689 I agree..I was born late 80’s into the 90’s both generations are timeless music!!

[@smoothnubian]

The 1970s

[@imher2462]

It really was🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@trachellchristie4503]

I met him sitting at a hotel bar downtown Indianapolis in July 92. He was really nice and gave me his autograph before telling me I had a very nice speaking voice. I was sad to hear he passed.

[@jayda1370]

Making my quarantine a lot better once again! Lol

[@southpaw8276]

#FACTS

[@kenyanapratt4111]

Right!

[@Kikyolover9]

Same here

[@teresaj.4103]

Very sad and eerie story. Rip to them both.

[@ashleysmith8402]

Both of them died that's sad.

[@anthonytunstall2147]

WHY IN THE HELL IS ALL THE GREAT ARTISTS DYING SO YOUNG???? RIP to everyone in the music industry who gave us the best part of their lives**

[@ryanlyons4287]

Because they sign to the demons & when it goes awry they cash in them souls... notice they all go by car accident check out dino frm h town shawty Lo, paul walker kobe bryant its all demonic forces they are professional killers.. they got enough power to green light anybody who go against the grain. Pimp c tupac & well u get the PICTURE... smh

[@YAH-1]

@@ryanlyons4287 Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾 the only one on this post that's woke 👀

[@anthonytunstall2147]

@HI BYE maybe to YOU,you might not be from that era so you wouldn't understand, it takes a great Artist to relate to masses of people on an emotional level,what's not great to you are amazing to OTHERS, smh

[@anthonytunstall2147]

@@ryanlyons4287 conspiracy theorist,I used to be one until I realised that everyone didn't sell out some Artists were actually talented they were just taken advantage of because they didn't know how the industry worked,that doesn't take from the fact that they made great music smh

[@anthonytunstall2147]

Everything ain't a damn conspiracy theory but this is where belief vs knowledge comes into play Smmfh

[@21stand8th]

Whitney Houston SANG the best National Anthem in 1991

[@ashleysmith8402]

Do one on Whitney Houston.

[@carlettecannon8716]

Yes 💞🤗💗

[@bsassy300]

I think Marvin Gaye set the Barr..

[@cressapellom4205]

And that's your opinion

[@stephtoneyArmyVet]

It's also crazy that not only did they die on the same day (different years) but their birthdays were only seven days apart.

[@nishies]

Stephanie Morris that is interesting 🧐

[@Kikyolover9]

Very interesting

[@MD-DLive]

Mathematics!

[@plawson8577]

Stephanie Morris Debra Jean Herd, Born September 20,1958 in Houston(Harris County) Texas. Died Monday Evening June 27,1994 in College Park(Fulton County) Georgia. Bruce Edward Broadus, Born September 13,1966 in Kalamazoo(Kalamazoo County) Michigan, died Thursday Morning June 27,1996 in Atlanta(DeKlab County), Georgia.

[@kendragreene5953]

That's crazy man!😔

[@Informationstation-gw8wx]

Bruce was my Homeboy from Battle Creek Michigan. We use to get in all of the college clubs in Kalamazoo with our fake IDs right before he went to ATL and got signed. A fun guy to hang with.

[@ladiiblue2u634]

Awwww man I know you miss him

[@1abroadus]

Wishing you well from his big sis

[@e-jaythesupreme1504]

Man, a HIGHLY Underrated Group Damian Dame!!! This group could have been more! It's sad and eerie that the died two years apart on the same day. Deah Dame (Debra Hurd) has a beautiful songbird soprano. I love the songs she lead "Virgin Island" and "Love Come Near Me"and Damian sung his butt off in "When It Gets Right Down To It". And of course "Exclusivity" is a CLASSIC!!! RIP to both.

[@reimourrpower9357]

Thank you for this CU. I met and interviewed the group before a homecoming show at Clark Atlanta University in 1991 opening for MC Lyte. Both of them were extremely gracious and had a great sense of humor. Dia was lovely and had strong sexy appeal, Damian was cool and funny. May their souls reside in paradise eternally.

[@UNKLP66]

Thank you Bro , You're the only one that's ever did a story about Damien Dame ..and this is a Great video, thanks again

[@UNKLP66]

@HI BYE thanks you i'll have to check them out i've been looking for stories on them for years

[@coachrobinson9958]

Great docs, bro.😉

[@thirdeye333]

Man I had their album and threw it out then I found out what happened to them on Panache Report. Now I wish I had of kept it

[@gettneven4092]

Look but find the truth, commenters have skeletons in their closet and nothing to but find a day job. Please make it make sense. It does in there mind.

[@gettneven4092]

Stop commenting on something you do not know. Find something to do with your life. I know its CoVid but damn.

[@TonyNwosu]

Duah Dame's real name is Debra Hurd. I got to know her on the track Faithful, a duet she did with Babyface on his debut album, Lovers. Her name started popping up as background vocalist on virtually all L.A & Babyface production. When Damian Dame debut dropped, I bought the CD immediately. Damian Dame reminds so much of Ashford & Simpson. RIP

[@plawson8577]

Tony Nwosu She crashed her 1990 Honda CRX during a Freak Summertime Thundershower into a Tree. She was Houstonian. Grew up in Clear Lake about an hour away from here. I heard she was intoxicated when she was killed. She also had a BF at the time.

[@plawson8577]

M Redmond Debra didn’t move to San Jose until 1980. She graduated from Clear Lake HS in 1977.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

@@plawson8577 Supposedly Pebbles was the last person to see her alive

[@vamp4403]

@@plawson8577 Thanks for the info & for some reason I can definitely tell you're legit. It's been bothering me for a while scrolling down some of the comments in their videos with so many outcomes of that accident. I just couldn't see Debra driving a Scooter / moped into a tree. The other rumor was her car hydroplaned off the spaghetti junction. I think because I've been into a few too many accidents, it gave me anxiety hearing about it.

[@vamp4403]

Tony, now that you said it about Ashford & Simpson, I can definitely see that. Debra's voice always reminded me of Michel;'e and Minnie Ripperton

[@jennmoe254]

I was just listening to “Right Down To It”

[@wonderfilled6048]

That was my jam! Lol

[@YAH-1]

Love that song 🎶

[@Kikyolover9]

Classic song to this day 🙌

[@therealflamelit]

Exclusivity was that jawn - Right Down to it as well- but Virgin Island is my fav song by them

[@73lyfe96]

@ Just listened to his version....its Ok...

[@alluretrena3057]

*Why the beginning of these videos always cReEeEeP 🤪 me out.. THE MUSIC just takes me to ANOTHER PLACE..*

[@mika9916]

I know. At one point he wasn't talking. Just the creepy ass music as you read the words on the screen. I used to get under the covers when I watched his videos.

[@alluretrena3057]

@@mika9916 *On some real stuff I couldn't sit in my room with my lights off or dim, while watching this and I know I'm in the comfort and the Protection of my home but mentally my mind takes off cause I know it's something really Eeerie to his stories about these Artist so my mind be like🤪😳 everywhere at that point preparing to watch it.. But that Music! It's SOMETHING TO IT as well its kinda like it Freezes you in the moment! 😲 I'm not gonna lie It's Creepy No doubt and I'm Eager to learn about these Artist and their Unfortunate Calamities but THAT MUSIC TO MATCH IT I find myself always looking around a couple of times while watching his videos* 😂🤫 Facts!*

[@mika9916]

Yeah, but i kinda like it though. 🤣😆🤣🤣

[@alluretrena3057]

@@mika9916 *yeah if you're into creepy shit*😂😁

[@Kat_Beezy]

Allure Trena Giiiiiirl......I feel the same way, LOL!! 🥴🥴

[@djv-anthoni5891]

I remember "Debra" invited me to come with her to the studio when she was recording her 1st solo album at the Record Plant in Los Angeles after midnight. She was remaking an oldies song "Fill Me Up Buttercup". What's funny is that although her solo album didn't make the top of the charts, her solo album remains as one of the most sought after obscure albums to date. So you imagine my excitement for her when Damian Dane was created.

[@lewisanderson1171]

Damian Dame the first duo that got signed to LaFace Records. They were on their way to be successful artists and make a big RIP to both of them Damian Dame.

[@tellysmuse5069]

Well TLC did a shout out Damien Dame on the oooh on the TLC Tip Album . Rip to them 😔

[@cantrn5937]

Yep And Chile mentioned Deah in her acknowledgments on the Waterfalls cd.

[@j.rhawkins6518]

Yep left-eye was like “wassup Damien Dame” and Chilli was like Jermaine Jackson” and then T-boz said “hello out to LA Face and Pebbles”

[@amaniaman7818]

facts

[@Grindup560]

You should start playing a snippet of the music so we can remember...good work tho..

[@v.michelle8472]

I agree 💯

[@TA-kb8yj]

That's a great idea, but he have to careful of copyright.

[@therealflamelit]

@@TA-kb8yj keep it in increments of 7 seconds per clip or less & he should get by with 99% of the songs he loads into his videos

[@kapesquire]

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[@reimourrpower9357]

Copyright infringement issues with YT probably. They can be tight with registered music.

[@kingnt78]

I had forgotten about these songs but quickly remembered them. I was young when this group was putting out music (like 10 years old) but I can sing the words to both of their hits. Good music transcends decades

[@dawnlovely1594]

When it gets right down to it, I'm in love with you, girl I need your lovin riiiiiiiight nooooooow, I remember that song

[@pansysgarden]

That was the jam right there, plus Exclusivity.

[@dewaynewhite2928]

He's bad news wherever he goes!!!!

[@stephtoneyArmyVet]

'91 was a good year for music. Perfect soundtrack during my junior year of high school.

[@nicoleharrington9086]

Too bad I was a newborn baby

[@pansysgarden]

Agree. A great year for music. I started high school that year. What a time that was.

[@katrinkagivens4401]

They probably won't because the label probably gave some hush 💰 and threats.

[@45bombom]

Top songs of the summer: OPP - Naughty by Nature Mind Playing Tricks- The Geto Boys Ain’t No Future In Zo Frontin’ - MC Breed

[@Traci1908]

I was a junior that year too...class of ‘92! The 90s were a great time for music!!

[@mindyourmess4386]

You said you were going to do this one and you came thru. Very eerie how they passed. Not saying a person can't be sick or die in and accident but what we all know now about "the industry" it makes you wonder if it was less trouble that they passed instead of paying them what they were truly owed. This was a sad one

[@ertfgghhhh]

I had my hair like that in 91 (bob with widowpeak bang)

[@daniellej7914]

HI BYE I had the same feeling as you

[@trademarktm2222]

Like hundreds of others.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

The Eddie Munster cut

[@ladygemini5967]

gospelevans I had that cut also but just str8 razor cut bangs straight across

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@ladygemini5967 i had that first too. In 91

[@f.spencer3925]

This story hit me a lil different. Young, talented never made it big, despite their talents and died sadly. R.I.P. Dia and Damien

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

MAN you totally snapped on this. Definitely unsung group

[@e-jaythesupreme1504]

"Right Down To It" is a Banger!!!

[@73lyfe96]

Chilli was in the video

[@thatgurlbree7573]

Where at

[@TeeIsHauteCocoaChanel]

Thank you for posting this! My mom would tape “The Box” music videos so we could get our hair done , we’d be watching for hours . I was always mesmerized by her , and I never knew their names. I’m 30 now and I haven’t seen their stuff in years I’m so intrigued . Thank you! 💗

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[@metcalfhottie6305]

Thank you! Love your content. You are so smart, cool and hip. Keep it coming! 👏

[@kaulaml89]

Please do Jeffree Perry who sings Loves gonna last

[@lashawnmelancon8385]

You should do one on the late great producer/MC James DeWitt Yancey aka J Dilla

[@moopharper4957]

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[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Celebrity Underrated You do great work. I don't know what your goal is but whatever it is you're gonna make it and then some.

[@nishies]

RIP to both of them, Clive Davis always has his hands in something

[@saj8]

Can't blame Clive for this. Better go holler at LA and Face.

[@darleneparsons8536]

Sure do . He’s a bad seed to me.

[@newclothes8165]

"Right down to it" One of the best slow song,,no best songs i ever heard.

[@mjbankhead9063]

Exclusivity was one of my favorite songs as an 11 year old kid in the 90’s! Their stories are so tragic. RIP.

[@lpotts75]

When I heard Clive Davis name involved.......That explained everything.

[@nakialindsey5684]

You know it Clive Demon Davis has blood on his hands I remember when Phyllis Hyman spoke against him as many others. I look at artist like Alicia Keys and Usher side eyed they worship that demon.

[@sharris1232]

Exactly! And the fact that they died on the same date, two years a part, what a coincidence, Not! Music industry is so evil. Disgusting. I loved their music, I had no idea what had happened to them. Thank you for this..

[@lpotts75]

@@sharris1232 the elite communicate through codes, numbers, symbols, and events. Their death dates are not just a conscience.

[@indigomood9570]

Can we agree that man is a damn demon!

[@Traci1908]

Indigo Mood Yes we can agree!!!

[@MrLionelg33]

It's very sad that they both died the same date and same month (June 27) two years apart. R.I.P. Damian Dame.

[@therealflamelit]

June 27 is also Dj Screw day in Houston- Dj Screw also died young in the music game

[@plawson8577]

Harley Weedwax DJ Screw died in November. Not June. He died November 16,2000.

[@therealflamelit]

@@plawson8577 I know when he died ..actually met the man personally before...Im saying they celebrate his day on June 27th, after his best selling CD of the same name

[@plawson8577]

Harley Weedwax I see. Interesting.

[@columbusohio72]

Clive davis

[@gaysodaniel1636]

👏👏👏This is what we need to pass the time in the house thank you be safe peace and love

[@raquelevans5973]

Wow I had no idea they both passed away. A shame

[@ringerlucinda5282]

Me too!

[@73lyfe96]

Damian Dame: Yarbrough/Peoples, Rene/Angela of the 90s. I bought their album the day it came out. Great album. So tragic to hear the details about Debra ' Deah Dame.'s Death 😢RIP Damian Dame. Im glad Spotify recently made it available for streaming.

[@exzondaross1569]

On top of that they both was Virgo sign

[@nourdinh.1450]

Yarbrough/Peoples, Rene/Angela 90s ???? Naa 80s 🙂

[@KingBaldEagle1984_Prosperity]

Damian Dame was a talented duo . Diah was so beautiful. That is to sad they had to die just two years apart. Imagine if Damian dame had lived and was still here today , the music they could of made . I believe that they were sacrificed.

[@karendorsey4780]

I really loved their music! So sad they are gone. Their music will live on .. RIP🙏🏽

[@sinsearjones6081]

This just made my day 🥰🥰🤔🤔 *side note* pebbles bad luck 🙄🙄

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Very much so

[@staceydupree8488]

Exactly you always hear or equate some negative situations with her . To be ambitious is one thing but to be ambitious where it hurts others is another is lowdown and dirty💯

[@babyfacedenise4090]

Stacey Dupree she just like diddy

[@sinsearjones6081]

@@babyfacedenise4090 don't forget LA Reid her ex husband he evil as well he helped her pimp TLC and Toni Braxton they're awful ppl

[@kenniet7125]

The Hollywood Curse. They casting spells & voodoo/voodun on people😖

[@adc2327]

I have their album and "Right Down To It " is still my jam too. Their deaths broke my heart. I would have liked to hear more from them.

[@jaliylkhaliyfa9270]

Damian Dame reminded me of a hip hop, R&B version of Renee' and Angela. But unfortunately Damiam Dame wasn't getting the notoriety that they deserved. What great talents.

[@MD-DLive]

Good story! I was a senior in high school when this group made their national debut! If possible there are many other artists during that time that can be covered such as THE GOOD GIRLS, MC TROUBLE, TRACEY SPENCER, COOKIE CREW, PARTY POSSE,7-A3, XCLAN, MISTA, TERRANCE TRENT DARBY, PRINCESS, ETC. I'm sort of a music historian too, maybe I can assist with bringing the stories of these artists to the front. In the meantime, keep up the good work brother!✊🏿

[@autobotdiva9268]

tracy still out and about, she lift on a high note like she should have. i was a big good girls fan too

[@plawson8577]

M D Tracey Spencer is still alive and well.

[@steviemcqueen3227]

ironically they died exactly 2 years apart ( coincidentally on the same day june 29 in 1994 & 1996)

[@thepromiseman7745]

They were sacrifice

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

Stfu with that sacrifice B.S.! U can't PROVE it, so stfu!

[@MZHARDBODYENT]

Wow on my birthday

[@cchisolm92cc]

@@DevanteMcDaniel they were. Calm down man

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

@@cchisolm92cc I'm calm, I'm just asking for actual proof! Anybody can say anything! It doesn't make it true! Idk, I just don't go around, making serious allegations like that, without any actual proof...

[@tianagalloway2657]

Loving this, but so eerie and kind of close to me. The fact that they both died on the same day, two years apart(June 27th).... my birthday. Wow.

[@mserinrah]

Tiana Galloway heyyy nah, my bday too.

[@taniquebrownsugar9177]

Tiana Galloway my birthday as well that’s crazy RIP to both of them

[@tianagalloway2657]

Oh wow. Hi bday twins!

[@SeVinKru3ger]

I was wondering where they went, you got all the facts bruh. RIP!!! LaFace be robbing artists.

[@YAH-1]

All the Music labels be robbing artists 😒

[@brendathompson2288]

Yeah you hear that a lot with LaFace. Pebbles should be ashamed of herself.

[@demekabrooks5758]

LaFace record is crook who steal money from artists.

[@shemarlove1409]

I’ve never heard of them before, but I’m going to check out their music. Thanks. 💜💜💜

[@kevsil616]

She also did background vocals on Ralph Tresvant's first album

[@prettiamazin8068]

This was pretty good! Seems so mysterious. May need a part 2.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mika9916]

Unfortunately not a whole lot of info about them.

[@plawson8577]

Mika Bruce was from Battle Creek,MI. Debra was from Clear Lake/Houston,TX.

[@prettiamazin8068]

I wish there was more. Seems like they tucked them away and use there style on up and coming. Some of their styles I've seen recently. Such a shame.

[@plawson8577]

Pretti Amazin' Their first Album didn’t sell very well. They took 1993 off, but tragedy struck the Duo before they could record a Sophomore LP.

[@PureNapture]

Was in my car mackin..... got the notification ran upstairs to my iPad.... and hit the like . You no good lol 🥰🥰🥰😋

[@keeshamarie2889]

Ok..It b jus that serious. Gotta get on Bill Withers

[@kevsil616]

So glad you put this video out about them. They deserve so much recognition

[@vamp4403]

I recently discovered the group " Damian Dame " & was so sad to hear about the passing of them both. For some reason there's always been so many rumors about her car accident. I remember scrolling down comments in their videos and people were saying she was driving a scooter / moped & ran into a tree or on the freeway ( for some reason I can't see her being on a moped on the interstate ) , than the next rumor was she was driving on the atlanta spaghetti junction & hydoplaned off the loop into oncoming traffic. I don't know what to believe, I guess because I'm so afraid of car accidents ( I've been in a few myself ) that it scares the hell out of me knowing how aggressive /fast things can happen. I hope she or Bruce didn't suffer during their transition. Debra's voice always reminded me of Michel'e & Minnie Ripperton

[@thirdeye333]

I always loved their hairstyles.

[@antoniomcmillon7561]

Remember driving through Spring valley park with my buddy and my cuzzin And my buddy said there goes Damian dame we looked over and sure nuff Bruce was sitting with some guys we so we stopped to meet him I believe it was Clay Pratt that introduced us but he seemed pretty cool even invited us to hang out later at the club with him well somewhere down the road Bruce comes back to Kalamazoo and ended up doing some tracks for my cousin Stoney Love released on mo-rap record label distribution by LaVal at that time Delia had passed and Bruce looked different but didn’t know if he was sick or what at that time I believe he was also working on 199sex album because some of the stuff he played he said he was keeping for his next project this would be the last period of us hearing from him he was a cool dude and a great musical talent had fun with him for back then everyone who hung out with each other was into music in some form or fashion good times

[@plawson8577]

Antonio McMillon He was sick with Pancreatic Cancer at the time. His family kept quiet about it.

[@jamiepruitt4125]

Howard Rollins the actor from the heat of the night would be good one to do, thanks!

[@mikeysanchez40]

And he did GREAT on that video! Hope you've seen it.

[@Reesee000]

That is a tragic story- all I honestly remember

[@positive___soul]

Wow that was really sad. They both passed away so young. May they continue to rest in peace... 🙏🏽❤️

[@luckylucky3770]

“Right down to it “was my JAM

[@khloverjai219]

Wow, this was a sad one. RIP Damian Dame!🌷❤

[@delishaholmes2629]

Can we get one on Michael "Bear" Taliferro who played Goldmouth in Life?? Remember, his character beat Eddie Murphy’s character up over cornbread 😂😂🎉

[@delishaholmes2629]

Kenny Calhoun 😂😂

[@therealflamelit]

we need one on Jaime Cardriche as well..aka Big Tim from Malcolm & Eddie or Mad Dog from Fresh Prince episode

[@therealflamelit]

p.s. sexy women with glasses do something to me lol

[@MD-DLive]

He also played in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" co starring Martin Lawrence!

[@kaulaml89]

Good one

[@kennethwannamaker4548]

They both were blood sacrificed, and murdered in cold just like all of the rest of them that have died, both pasts, present, and futuristic without any exceptions at all whatsoever!!!!!!! I HOPE, AND PRAY THAT THE GOO LORD WILL PUNIS ALL OF THE WORKERS OF INIQUITIES, AND SINS,AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!! ALL OF THESE MURDERERS NED TO REPENT, BECOME SAVE, SANCTIFIED, FIRE BAPTIZED, HOLY GHOST FILLED, BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!! MAY THE HOLY TRINITY, AND THE HOLY BIBLE CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH, AND EVERYONE WORLDWIDE AMEN, AND AMEN!!!!!!!

[@yevetter.2126]

Exclusivity was my jam! Didn't know they both had passed away and so young. RIP!!

[@donovanwilson4672]

Oh yes!!I loved the song!! I still can't believe both of them died so suddenly!!👍😭😢💔

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Yes that was the song summer of 91

[@shannondbrown1552]

I use to love Right down to it. I still listen to that when I play my 90 s music,which is every week. I would give anything to get that music back and that level of talent. We don't see musicians who can sing n play instruments like we use to. I always wondered what happened to them. I figured they fell victim to one of the things that break up most groups ,either in group fighting, fame goes to somebody's head, (David Ruffin syndrome) somebody gets a drug/ alcohol problem, bad contract ,somebody stealing from them ,somebody outside in one of their ear pitting them against each other or somebody wanna go solo..This guy was like a less known Babyface,he was slick with the writing/ producing. I didn't realize they died on the same day. That is so freaky. They need to do an Unsung on them. He didn't live long enough to fulfill his potential,no telling how much furtherr he could've gone. RIP Damian Dame.....Shannon b.

[@brandons.2590]

My favorite KZbin channel!

[@forevrrich]

I want to express tremendous respect for these artists and the musical era they gave us. They both passed early🕊️, but they left their mark. None of us know how much time we have on this earth. Get out there and express your talent, that's the best thing you can do with your time.

[@Cartooncountdown]

Yoooo this is tragic.

[@karenk3458]

So sad and the industry is brutal.

[@JESUSSavedMefromDeath]

I think it’s the Money(Love of it) and Vanity(self-love) that’s the true problem. There are many people willing to feed people’s vices and ego’s. When you find out you’ve been had, Oh Lord GOD. I Hope Everyone finds the Light of True Christ before it’s too late and you wake up with a familiar stranger.

[@dcoutlaw500]

Mannnnnn I love me some Damian Dame. Memories for sure and I was only like 12 or 13 when they came out lol

[@brandypeay5350]

Stormy River yup me too same age I think I was 11-12 I remember like spring 91. Her haircut with the pointed bang was so cute. They played the video all the time on BET.💜

[@Carolina_Panthers145]

I remembered them

[@blestgirlonthablock]

LOVED this Group! Right Down to it was my jam! I loved their whole vibe! Rest easy Damian Dame!

[@Kat_Beezy]

I love the song “Exclusive”....

[@9nineinches287]

Hello lovely woman Katrina.......I am on the clock here in Melrose Park Illinois USA watching this video......

[@erichill7664]

That was my Jam!!!!!!

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Me too

[@latoyafox]

1981 the year I was born ! 🙏🏾💯

[@kenyanapratt4111]

Yessssss! me too the best year of all.Be safe,and God bless you.

[@AHMAD-2324]

And me as well 12/08/81

[@estebancartegena9904]

yes sir 81 same year I was born

[@myiagarrett3446]

Me to

[@ShawnC.T.]

Debra Hurd, b.k.a. Deah Dame is/was so pretty, with the cutest/sexiest lil' babyish voice, reminiscent of R&B singer Michel'le. She was very shy off stage, like in interviews and the such, but when on the stage, she was a ball of energy. May the "Most High" bless her soul, as well as the soul of her group mate, Bruce Brodus, b.k.a. Damian...

[@applejellypucci]

Thank you for doing this one, we been asking for it a minute but you do so much already! These videos are not unappreciated. Seeing their pictures always gives me chills.

[@lamarbrown3531]

Tragic story of Damian dam

[@lexdee523]

Dying two years apart on the same month n day sounds like an Omen. Two great artists gone so young and too soon.

[@GalaxyGyrl8888]

THISSSS!!!💯🎯👍

[@russondaholley6415]

Thank you so much for this upload! I have NEVER heard of these amazing legends until I came across this video!

DONT FORGET TO DO DARRELL ADAMS FROM BASIC BLACK. He just passed away recently.

[@EDDIE5918]

You’re weird for wanting to hear story like that. If you know who the artist is & how they died why do you need to hear someone else tell it? Dumb fuck! You can’t read or research yourself?!

[@whitneydavis8341]

@@EDDIE5918 so what that make you because you here as well and that's what this channel is all about 🤔🤔🤔🤔🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@EDDIE5918]

Whitney Davis I’m not asking him to do a story if I know the artist just passed. I can do the research myself!

[@mika9916]

People want to hear about the artist themselves, not so much about their deaths. I think we all have a right to want what we want without people being behind these electronic devices cussing other people out because of what they like.

[@zoeiedurham8853]

Noooooooooo! Loved Basic Black.

[@rosalindhampton24]

Rasheeda from Love and Hip-hop Atlanta reminds me the female of the group (Dea)

[@kylechristian7232]

TV One will never Tell their real story Sounds Orchestrated Good Clip by the way

[@YAH-1]

Right 👍🏾 they can't tell the TRUTH, that goes for all the artists.

[@tanjilltigner8221]

YES!!! Yessss Thank you so much for this one!!! I been waiting on this one!! And you came through for me.... You The Best!!!

[@chaylagreen]

I remember this video &song!!…Classic RIP to them both!!!🥲🥲

[@vegasmitch8209]

My LAAAWD Just Heard & Saw their Live Performance at the Apollo & it was RIDICULOUS!! They Sounded just like the Album, Ol Girl Really HIT Them Notes at end LIVE!!

[@ringerlucinda5282]

It is sad that some very talented artists die prematurely and end up penniless. Very sad,! The Music Industry is extremely wicked and demonic.

[@SoulSir5vr]

Bruh! You are on point!!! These stories are tragic yet you make them intriguing with respect to the artists!

[@atlsweet]

I been waiting on this video for so long. I knew you’d get around to it!!! Thanks so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dominiquenorth4543]

I still listen to get right down to it. Always a classic r.i.h Damian dame

[@Traci1908]

Dominique north Me too!

[@tye958]

Thanks for keeping their names & talent alive 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽... Also noted her hair and fashion was very much mimicked & admired 🤩

[@darlenereese1846]

I'm glad you cover this story..I remember on another video you did say you was going to cover Damian Dame and here it is good job 💖

[@staceydupree8488]

I love that you showcase acts that got little exposure. These acts that you have been talking about were very talented people and it’s just sickening and sad how almost every person has been scammed or not paid correctly. The crazy thing about it is that back in the day you had to have real talent and shine from your own gifts. These days all you need is a cute face and a catchy hook and you’re a star. Thank you for bringing these people into the limelight where they’ve always deserved to be.🙏🏽❤️💯

[@mindandthemuscle]

Never heard of them. Ok proceeds back to the video. As I’m always interested in getting put up on some info.

[@bigphilt86]

Great Celebrity Underrated of The Damian Dame story! "Right down to it" was my jam from back in the day and i still play that song til this very day! I love that song! Keep up the good work and hope you do Gerald Levert, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Ali Ollie Woodson from The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, the cast of the Jeffersons , Different Strokes, Sanford & Son and many others. Strive for Excellence.

[@nicolenicki162]

I've been waiting on you to tell their story...love this

[@DevanteMcDaniel]

I truly enjoy your channel! Once again man, u just keep it coming! 💪🏾

[@Iwant2BYRLova]

Love ur channel Ur videos are So Dope. Keep up the great work.

[@ketapinkrose9969]

I seen documentaries on Laface records and I never heard no one bring Damian Dame up it's like they never existed such a talented group

[@leecee9528]

Started my freshman year in college in Oklahoma and campus radio serenade was these two.. much much respect they won't be forgotten

[@sherrillcollins5617]

Glad you did their story &so sad...Keep giving us.these good stories