El Debarge Reveals His Triumphs in “Second Chance”

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ED: We haven’t made any plans but we’ve talked about it. We do want to do it. It’s our desire.

MN: Since you’ve been out of the limelight for awhile, how do you feel about the direction R&B music has taken? And which artists are on your playlist? New and old school?

ED: We have taken a great direction. People are able to reach genres that they haven’t been reached before. People are loving R&B that were never exposed to it before. Country Western, its all intermingle. The music industry is totally universal right now. Hip-hop, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Classical, Country, Western Rock, its great! My favorites for now are Drake, Mary J. Blige ( and im not just saying that because I’m going on tour with her). Keyshia Cole, I do like Lil Weezy’s flow and style. I love what Puffy’s doing. Fabulous, Kerri Hilson, l love her! Those are among my favorites right now. And also Robin Thicke and Lloyd.

MN: How important is the message nowadays that we have real or substantive music to share with the fans?

ED: It’s very important because people want and need to feel good about music. The world involves drama, relationships with their loved ones, parents being with their children, children being with their parents, people have lost their homes. And nobody wants to turn on the radio and hear hey man, I’m gonna shoot you. I’m a gangsta. I will bust your cranium. People don’t want to hear that! The world is in the best position right now to receive God’s love and I’m glad that I can be faithful through the love of my music. That’s what “Second Chance” is all about! I dedicate this entire CD – Sept. 28 to the whole world. “Second Chance” baby!

MN: What words of encouragement would you give to the second chancers out there who are trying to reconnect with reality?

ED: Never lose your hope and don’t give up when it seems the toughest things are beginning to change for the better. God is a God for second chances. Believe in him and please believe in yourself because he has instilled in you all the elements for you to win.

 

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