El DeBarge Interview: The DeBarge Family, Trouble at Motown, DJ Quik, Secret Garden...

[@Ricardo-rq8wu]

That was one of the most informative interviews Nnamdi that El has ever done. Hat's off to you for your great questions, courteousness & professionalism in allowing him to express himself without interrupting. That's a lost interviewer art. :) My question would be if he does a follow up interview with you after the Album drops this summer. Can you go more in depth about his musical prowess when it comes to playing multiple instruments? On "Heart Mind & Soul" he plays Bass, Drums, and percussion, along with the Keyboards. He also played drums on the Gemini Album. I don't believe that many of El's most ardent fans no just how much of a musicians musician he really is. I know that all of the family play multiple instruments, but he's a beast. :) It sound's like he's with TLR Music Group/Warner Brothers Records, and he announced he's working on more songs, which is why the album/songs aren't being released in April (according to the Wendy Williams interview).

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much. I'll be sure to talk about his musicianship next time 😊🙏🏾

[@letawilliams1741]

❤❤❤loved this interview. Loved their music. Strong, loving, talented family. He looks amazing and I can’t wait to hear his new music. ❤️

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you. Time will reveal that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.

[@sabrina28]

I knew he can play instruments, a writer and a song. I think he tried acting.

[@in-fx-entmusic2338]

We love El and his siblings they all brought something beautiful to the world of Music

[@GenXXXX70]

I'm 47yrs of age, and I grew up Los Angeles, CA. As long as I can remember during the 80s, the DeBarge Family's music was played throughout my entire childhood. I have the utmost respect, appreciation, and love for the 👪. Please keep making music, stay healthy, and relax in your prime time El!

[@storiking650]

King El Debarge, you will ALWAYS mean oh so very much to ur people - the Black Community, we adore, cherish, revere & honor you dear King & that's a 4ever thing that won't ever change!¡!

[@khemaloving4031]

El DeBarge was, has always been, is, and will always be an IMPACT…

[@tracylee4451]

I'm here a year later RIP to Momma Etterlene DeBarge.

[@migdaliamendez5242]

I love El DeBarge he's been so he's into so much and when he talks he talks from the heart he speaks with the heart and when he sings he sings with his heart and that God bless his mother his mother made him something that it's never going to go away it's going to be there for the rest of his life God bless him

[@mdub2000]

Man so nice to hear El….I love that his faith has grown strong throughout all that he and his family have gone through….we are imperfect but we have the perfect guide to follow who is Jesus … that is if we practice getting out of our own way and walk the path of The Way. Thanks for being open with us El and thanks for this interview it was just nice that he wasnt scared to share his faith.

[@lizwhite4127]

El is so open and has a beautiful spirit. I will always root for him. I love all his songs.

[@edelmirofernandez9413]

May the goodness of the bless El Debarge in every way in Jesus mighty name 🙏🙏💯💯

[@erinannestarrecore3739]

I Love You EL DeBarge!!!!! ❤

[@ladierose1021]

El is absolutely right. The fans have the final say as far as what a hit is and what is not a hit

[@groovefunkel]

51:25 for those interested in what (who) El was referencing, that is me and a remix I put together using the original recording session(s). I am beyond honored that El knew of my work. There is no way he has any idea how much his music has meant to me. It is a privilege to have access to the needed tracks to produce things like this. Here it is for those interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rYpa2om6x1ndU

[@HalftimeChat]

Well done 👍🏽✅

[@groovefunkel]

@@HalftimeChat Thank you!!!

[@RY-os9vw]

Beautiful!

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you. Time will reveal that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.

[@chandraj.harris2005]

You both are beautiful people! The interviewer and the interviewee! Love hearing from men of God, I truly appreciated the candor, insight, and backstory of one of my favorite conduits of music Mr. El Debarge and his family. Also the humble demeanor of both men in this interview. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and may God continue to bless you and walk with you in our lifetime, amen. 🙏🏿❤

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much for your kind words 😇🙏🏾

[@Mary-Rachel]

So true Chandra. It needed to be said!!! Thank you beloved!!! 🙋🏽✝️😘

[@Virginia-xk3nk]

Lord Jesus plz wrap your arms around Mr. El and his entire family. They have suffered enough. I pray for there health, peace and endless love.🙏

[@amandadassonville4043]

Those kids sure suffered as in hellfire and back and then again. 🐝

[@AaronLesterMedia]

The King El Debarge. Thank you so much for all of your music. My goodness Time Will Reveal is one of anthems. Thank you so much for sharing your voice with us.

[@sarahwhite5621]

I wish El would come to the UK. Even once to London please 🙏 It’s not fair he didn’t come once even. I am your best fan from 11 years old and played your records everyday all my childhood and even until today and I’m now 50! ❤

[@Demarcointuit]

That shows you what the bean counters know....El is one of the most prolific writers in the history of music. Look how many people borrow from him. They should have let him be him.

[@Dayo-j4r]

Beautiful songs and beautiful moments. Hope El can live his truth the right way like we all should.

[@msbcheet6041]

What a super blessed and talented person you are El. My condolences to you concerning Mama Etterlene. RIP. You and your family are in my prayers.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@go2yourself]

2024 second time watching, my fav take away: 9:25-11:25 "You got about 50 songs within one song״! 😂🤣😂🤣 Funny Music is the voice recognition of God... a creative force on many levels. Time Will Reveal inspiration is amazing, a couple in a park... story telling through music... you're amazing El Debarge and you're still going strong 😊

[@HalftimeChat]

😅 that's big brother for you

[@maundamartin59]

EL's LIFE JOURNEY, would be an INCREDIBLE MOVIE. ALSO....when I went to EUROPE, "THEY ❤ BLACK MUSIC. I DIDNT KNOW THE DEBARGES WERE FROM DETROIT. ",IM" FROM DETROIT. BORN IN 73. DETROIT "COULDNT FUNCTION without MUSIC in the AIR. GRAND RAPIDS is completely on the other side of the state from Detroit.

[@sperrotta91]

If talent were all that was required to cross over, El would have been a megastar. Do hope he knows just how revered he is, in any case. Also, not easy to look this healthy after enduring so much emotional pain.

[@fantasticvoyageatlantis8861]

My homegirl did percussion for Chico in NorCal. He gave her a solo and her props right there in concert! Dope hometown moment. Checkout #MacanaRoxie percussionist.

[@Twelvestar12]

This was a great interview, I wish I was able to see the Dabarge family perform, I grew up listening to them and always loved their music I had my kids listening to Debarge family they're super talented and you can tell the difference with them compared to other groups, they're talent came naturally which is why no one compares to them. I love the Jackson family but Debarge music hits different it sends chills up and down my spine.

[@BarbaraColeman-he7ji]

We all struggle with something as a ppl . Beautiful spirit El . Love your music 🎵 and your family be blessed

[@rockybudgeboa]

I always have LOVED El. He is so cute and SO talented

[@deannadower3736]

He still looks amazing

[@tamiaherring2413]

El is a Blessing..God gave him a gift of writing beautiful Music, singing, and playing keyboard, piano. 🎹❤️❤️❤️🎶 It truly comes from his ❤️.

[@aprilcousar9761]

I can’t wait to see this man next month!!! Such a beautiful talented soul

[@sleec3643]

So often he does that.....the emotion leaves performance and becomes like something deeply personal and the delivery carries you - if you're paying attention - you are bound to get so drawn in. The harmonies and Ad-libs aren't the same anymore. THAT keeps the songs fresh too and it's the reason I do want to see him on his own stage where he can stroll through El DeBarge's "little things".....love that man

[@debjoyful1]

Wow! This was absolutely the greatest interview ever of this artist! The very depth of the genius, gift, and music in El DeBarge was taped into. The ability to pull out the essence of this artist is awesome! 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@HalftimeChat]

Wow thank you very much 🙏🏾😊 Him was humble and shy but as a Therapist working with kids I managed to get through 😇

[@debjoyful1]

@@HalftimeChat You are so welcome! God bless you in continued success.

[@HalftimeChat]

@@debjoyful1 I can't wait for his new album and our followup interview. I've only seen a few interviews with El DeBarge on TV, what did you like about this one and was there any new he mentioned that wasn't known before?

[@debjoyful1]

​@@HalftimeChat ​ @Halftime Chat Hi! I found that most interviewers mainly focus on Mr. DeBarge's personal negative past, and not so much his music. For me it's about not only his musical genius that intrigues me, but how he communicates when performing lyrics that make one believe every word he sings. Through your interview with him. I now understand that he puts his whole heart, mind and soul, his emotions, and life experiences into whatever he produce, whither performing Heart, Mind and Soul to Love Always. I found that his spiritual foundation is his motivating force.🙌🏽🙌🏽 What I liked about the interview is it was like watching to guys hanging out talking about those good old days, making him feel comfortable allowing you to ask those deep questions. I can just sit for hours listening to El tell stories and give his input on things for hours. What I found new in this interview was his mention of Motown and some of the mechanics of that empire. We fans El DeBarge/DeBarge😊 Thank you for giving us (fans) a peek into his world.

[@HalftimeChat]

@@debjoyful1 thank you very much. I was surprised to know that his siblings called him Kathy 🤭

[@trebo12]

Thank you Nnamdi for putting this awesome, awesome interview together! You asked great questions, and it was very insightful.

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾😊

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

El Debarge 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😘😘😘😘😘 there isn’t a voice like his! They couldn’t find anyone that sounds anything like him in the remix of secret garden. I wish they wouldn’t have remade it. It was already perfect.

[@HalftimeChat]

My sister, that remake came and disappeared as quickly as it was made, that's how bad it was. It's like doing a remake of "We are the world"

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

@@HalftimeChat FACTS🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DionneJanetJackson]

Great interview, El Debarge was very transparent about all things music wise . One Of the Greatest Male Vocalist of our time .

[@HalftimeChat]

🙏🏾😊

[@lesthebest3171]

I saw this interview when it was chopped up. So glad we can see the full interview. El is such a brilliant musician. Fans love him singing the masterpieces that DeBarge wrote, but his interpretations songs that others wrote is just as prolific. With the exception of ROTN, he very seldom sings his other pop hits, catering to his soul audiences instead of his pop audiences, which I feel has hurt his career. Ooh, Baby, Baby, i would love to hear him sing an album of Motown Classics. Time Will Reveal.

[@destineetyson7756]

I love you mr el debarge you are my favorite singer of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Grind-To-Greatness]

I always wanted El and Quincy Jones to make more music together but it never happened 🎼 People don't realize that El Debarge was on the level of Rick James, Prince and Michael Jackson in the 80s.

[@thecurtisfamilycnotes]

32:10 💯 sharing this with our children. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you for this wonderful interview

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@SJRespectfully]

Awesome Interview! Thank you for this treasure & hope El continues to share with his devoted fan base in the future….

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you. He plans on returning once he's finished work on his album

[@SJRespectfully]

@@HalftimeChat Good to know:-)

[@mr.t8355]

This is so awesome!!! Big Shoutout out to this channel for paying homage to the RnB Movement!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊 Closing in on 3 years

[@sookrn1]

This living legend is such a blessing! This interview was top notch! Well done gentlemen! Well DONE!

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾 It was a dream interview with El DeBarge

[@cmiro2000]

I love you El DeBarge ❤️

[@youngpj2401]

You know what he's my favorite I think a new debarge album would be incredible and a versez battle them versez the Jackson's they deserve they own movie 🎬 I luv them

[@emmanuelseequeh6054]

The Jacksons will win but The Debarge will give them Hell Two talented families but when the mic drops the Jacksons only get MJ, Jermaine and Jackie and Janet and Randy vocally but the Debarges everyone can sing but overall the Jacksons got them

[@Mary-Rachel]

Thank you for the inspirational interview with Mr. El DeBarge. Blessings to you all Halftime Chat and DeBarge family. Blessings, blessings, blessed!!! Amen ❤❤❤c

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊

[@jonjonharreld5774]

My Big Bro Bro...EL...Fam Fa'Life One Love Fa'Sho...

[@crisbellamy838]

Thank you for giving us all such beautiful songs, 🎶 🎵 may God continue to let you inspire others musicians to sing more about love!❤ like you did!

[@Carmen-us1ew]

I'd love to see El in concert, I've yet to see him. 😊

[@Carmen-us1ew]

This was really insightful and inspiring. 💕🙏

[@msbuttercup2073]

Awesome interview! El Debarge you are pure love and a special, humble person and a beautiful spirit. I will always continue to listen to your music, it's timeless and sung from your heart. With so much evil, demonic people filled with hatred, you're a wonderful God given gift you have shared with the 🌎. Keep your faith and your head up. We know the industry is demonic,all about the money,run by a bunch of talentless parasites; just stay vigilant because God loves you and we love you. Loves songs need to come back and remind those who have forgotten and teach those who don't know. Stay Blessed! ❤❤❤❤

[@slady7072]

My Dude El DeBarge♥

[@SandraSoll]

What a beautiful soul ❤ such a wonderful spirit thank God

[@njjjjjjjjhhhs]

great questions and since your in love with the music snd genre, your questions and flow of the conversation very sincere and el soeaks from a place of passion

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾 I worked hard to get El DeBarge on the show and had to study his personality to make sure he was comfortable

[@PurpleGirl-Luke1-45]

Thank you for continuing with the El stories. Musical Genius gracing us with his stories. Much love for you El. Thank God for you. 🙏🏾❤️🎹🎼🎤🙏🏾

[@HalftimeChat]

🙏🏾😊

[@PurpleGirl-Luke1-45]

@@HalftimeChat Thanks for you’ll and everyone covering El. He has graced us with his presence on the Wendy Williams Show with his son-in-law Finesse Mitchell today. I will be watching at 3:00 my scheduled viewing. If his fans don’t know, catch El DeBarge March 11, 2022 on Wendy Williams. Let him know we love him and his music. Both will be with us forever.

[@gwendolyncoxum9209]

Great interview Love El DeBarges honesty and I am astatic Marvin Gaye did not sing All The Love 🎉❤ Amazing journey in his life God Bless the DeBarge family!!!!!!

[@sugasweet1651]

i love you el i love the time that we shared together🥰

[@HalftimeChat]

😲☺️

[@sugasweet1651]

@@HalftimeChat you did a great job with this interview

[@HalftimeChat]

@@sugasweet1651 thank you 😊

[@MJamesIII]

What’s up, El…. Detroit in the house 😎😎. Man, it would be my pleasure the next time you’re in Michigan for me to be able to jam with you. I’d love to accompany you on one of your classics. #OneOfTheAllTimsGreatest #Underrated #Unsung #Gifted

[@FreeAsABird53]

Yes, El Debarge reminds me of David. Absolutely.

[@jeanettesdaughter]

Such a great show. I love the honest and open approach to exploring the lives and creativity of our Black artists, The mental health components in all these discussions is an outstanding contribution to the growth and development of our own people. We need it. Without the honest reflection, disclosures and knowledge of thepast we are bound to repeat all of the bad stuff. Thank you so much for your respect for the individuals and integrity concerning the culture as we see it and live it, not as others looking to turn a buck tell us ! Happy New Year❤

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much. Thank you 😊😊😊

[@marliseisrael3017]

Great interview Thank You 😊 Detroit 💗

[@HalftimeChat]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 one of my favourite guests

[@marliseisrael3017]

@@HalftimeChat Every interview I have seen him in that goes into depth...he is always giving Praises to the Most High God Ahayah and his son Yashaya, Christ. Am going to binge watch a little later more of your videos

[@HalftimeChat]

@@marliseisrael3017 thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@tamyraroland3775]

Beautiful interview thank you for this!!

[@HalftimeChat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michmex220]

And I mean this !!!! This is the best El debarge interview I have ever herd! He opened up about the real truth about what it was that made him fall away from the music industry when he disappeared for a time being , Motown basically cut his gifted and creative wings then expected him to still fly , leaving him in a world of self-doubt and discouragement, BUT WHY! Why do the record labels keep making the same mistake with there artist , it makes no sense when in the first place it’s the artist themselves with their very own song writings that gave Motown The first hits with the songs that the deBarge’s wrote themselves, then they want to come and tell them “that was grate but you can’t write your own songs anymore” 🤷🏻‍♀️ WHY!!! Because next thing you know the artist plunges with no more hits for the label. How does this make sense, and what is their agenda !!!

[@HalftimeChat]

This was one of my favourite interviews, letting El DeBarge tell his story

[@amarieambroise161]

Great interview!

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾😊

[@tedklampett1737]

Great interview

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you. One of my favourite

[@gwendolyncoxum9209]

Love Second Chance 😊

[@Gloria-xz7yk]

Excellent interview!!!!

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you Gloria 🙏🏾

[@Gloria-xz7yk]

@@HalftimeChat you are welcome..I appreciate how you allowed El to speak without interruption and your questions were good..El is truly special and I'm praying for him because there is something more that God 🙏has for him to do..and I believe he is awakening to that reality. Its time to pray.. Thanks for a job well done!

[@HalftimeChat]

@@Gloria-xz7yk 🙏🏾😇

[@crisbellamy838]

May God continues to bless you and the group for giving us such beautiful love 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 song!❤🎉

[@dwainekahicks]

I Wonder If El Can Rerelease "Starlight Moonlight Candlelight"🤔

[@francesgonzales6548]

GOD IS MY FOUNDATION TOO! I LOVE DE BARGE,ESPECIALLY ELDRA!!! MY CHILDHOOD CRUSH ❤️❤️❤️ MY WISH,MY DREAM IS TO MEET EL DEBARGE 🙏🙏🙏 SENDING LOTS OF LOVE FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 🤗❤️

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾 Love from Britain back to the islands 🙏🏾

[@thatbemefool]

**The Matriarch of The DeBarge family needs to BEG for her children’s forgiveness before she leaves this earth. Her children have suffered long enough.** She needs to acknowledge their pain and take ownership of her failings when it came to protecting her older children for their Father annnnd for continuing to have child after child KNOWING what he was doing. This is heartbreaking! She is the living source of their original pain.

[@MarvinNicholson823]

He is a legend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@able76]

Great interview 👍👍👍

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you very much 🙏🏾

[@audreycheatom4643]

Very enjoyable.

[@HalftimeChat]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@tedklampett1737]

his first solo album wass actually the best album he ever did including debarge ones imo

[@tessatheartist33]

Again, you did such a great job interviewing El. 👏👏

[@HalftimeChat]

Bless you 🙏🏾

[@chancest.thomas5160]

Motown was foul 4 not lettin' Him Write. 36:20 Yeeeah, boi "El's Interlude" 48:08 - 52:00 Wow... 51:50 Probably Leigh Jones Neva heard of da Group, 4play

[@sassym1010]

Great interview 👍 How could I get in contact with him I wanted to know if he does feat for independent artist?$

[@HalftimeChat]

I reached out to him on IG and Facebook before getting through

[@foxxymoonpremires19]

The New York Ricans would definitely CLAIM EL😆😆🥰🫂!!

[@maundamartin59]

EL is a EXPERT PIANO PLAYER. THAT IN ITSELF IS THE "ULTIMATE" MUSICAL TALENT. "ANITA BAKER" BORN IN TOLEDO VIA DETROIT IS A SUPERB PIANO PLAYER. BOBBY DEBARGE "RIPPED IT". ON*"" I CALL YOUR NAME.*"" AWESOME FALSETTO. SHOUTS OUT TO THE BAND WHO LAYED DOWN, "I CALL YOUR NAME. EL SOUNDS "$O MUCH LIKE HIS BROTHER. "YOU"!!! "I CALL YOUR NAME" THAT SONG "ITSELF" WAS ALL ABOUT SHOWING "PRAISE". EVERYBODY CALLS *GODS" NAME. I also read that when EL WAS GOING THROUGH his TURMOIL...."PEOPLE HAD HIS BACK". I LIKED SEEING HIM IN "JUMPING THE BROOM". GETTING HIS "CHOPS" BACK. ALSO....DEBARGE "RULED" THE MIDDLE "80'S. ALSO "EL" IS "VERY" RESPECTED by SOME STONE COLD "STREET N*GGAS". IM VERY GLAD that EL is STILL LOOKING GREAT and how humble he is. And another FUN FACT ABOUT THE DEBARGES IS THAT THEIR MOTHER, is a beautiful DARK COMPLECTED WOMAN, with a VISIBLE "NATIVE AMERICAN" LINEAGE.

[@piratetruth82]

I love the show ❤️🤔but I hate that his mic is always perfect BUT THE ARTIST MIC ON LOW LOW🤷🏼‍♂️

[@HalftimeChat]

El DeBarge is a soft speaker, nothing I can do

[@marketingempire8925]

👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑🙏🏽

[@maundamartin59]

Being BLACK, and LIGHTSKINNED with a BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE GRADE OF HAIR, ( no chemicals) IN THE 80'S WAS A VERY BIG DEAL.. HELL,,,, ERGO.....THE 1980'S SIGNATURE HAIRSTYLE...THE JHERI CURL.

[@brendagayden1297]

El is so sleepy! LOL! Get your rest brother!!!

[@HalftimeChat]

😂 he's such a humble guy. Actually it was midnight in England and I was sleepy 🤣

[@carolynhardy5504]

All my ❤ will always be for you carolynjhardy

[@carolynhardy5504]

You are a very intelligent man I always love your song maybe one day I will sing with you all this love I really love that song

[@carolynhardy5504]

Maybe one day I will write you a song to sing the name of the song is the love of my life

[@tonypiper7932]

If it ain’t El, it would be Chico. Smg

[@toddgoza3522]

Heard his brothers were wild don’t let the skin complexion fool you!

[@angelae5748]

@@toddgoza3522 ???????

[@angelae5748]

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[@toddgoza3522]

@@angelae5748 if you know you know

[@xaniiu]

El looks like Cab Calloway.

[@maundamartin59]

The thing ABOUT BEING A **$UCCESSFUL ** MUSIC ARTIST Like EL,,,,IS THAT EVEN THOUGH THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, is NOTHING LIKE what it was, when DEBARGE was ON TOP. EVEN THOUGH, they are not PLASTERED ALL OVER TODAYS MEDIA IN PERPETURITY,, THERE ARE FANS WORLD WIDE, THAT ARE FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL and THEY SUPPORT THEIR ARTIST. AND AS LONG AS AN ARTIST HAS AT LEAST 100,000 FANS. They can still make a LIVING off their work.

[@iriswood3744]

El🤎

[@carolynhardy5504]

All my life I take care of you right a song next song this day have come for you my love next song tell me you are not going away next song trust me when I say I love you next song just believe in me cause your love will never fell okay carolynjhardy I want you to write them song remember me carolynjhardy love ❤ you

[@ESCOBZBZ]

Nnamdi isn’t qualified to interview some of these legends .. he actually gets on my nerves with his questions.. he doesn’t know these artist history.. only what he gets from looking at album covers and notes .. PLEASE ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WE ALL WANT TO KNOW !!! .. I hate to say this but we need an American to do this.

[@HalftimeChat]

You have two choices, interview them yourself or find another channel to watch them get interviewed

[@carolynhardy5504]

Carolynjhardy I won't you to write them song and finish add more words to them let me no ok love you