New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Congratulations to Soul
Sensation El DeBarge whose first new song, "Second Chance," was nominated for two Grammy Awards last night: Best Male R & B Vocal Performance and Best R & B Song. "
Second Chance" is the title track from El's first album in 16 years, released this week on Geffen Records. These nominations cap a triumphant comeback year for the singer, whose new album has already earned rave reviews from USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and Entertainment Weekly, which dubbed it "The year's most elegant tell-all."
El DeBarge kicks off a tour with Fantasia tonight in Dallas. Later this month, El will perform on the Mo'Nique Show (Dec. 8) and sit down for an interview with Tavis Smiley (Dec. 15). New tour dates are soon-to-be-announced.
Here's what press is saying about 'Second Chance'
"The year's most elegant tell-all." - Entertainment Weekly
"El DeBarge wings big with 'Second Chance.' - USA Today
"The singer's falsetto and romantic vibe are very much intact." - Wall Street Journal
"Luscious... DeBarge simply soars." - Boston Globe
"[El DeBarge] resurfaces virtually unscathed... [his] falsetto soars to the heavens, it gives you chills. He has made it back from the other side, and sounds better than ever." - Huffington Post
"Second Chance" music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBhw5FUBHY8
"Lay With You (feat. Faith Evans)" music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr2ItWYzbSw
El DeBarge December Tour Dates:
12/2 - Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
12/4 - New Orleans, LA @ UNO Lakefront Arena
12/5 - Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena
12/7 - Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Experience at the Harold Washington Cultural Center
New Hi-Res Photos / Updated Bio / Links:
https://www.shorefire.com/clients/eldebarge/
About 'Second Chance'
'Second Chance' tells El's story of redemption, which followed a period of personal turmoil for the immensely talented singer and songwriter. "I want the world to know that everybody deserves a second chance," says DeBarge.
Co-executive produced by Ron Fair and Pete Farmer, 'Second Chance' features collaborations with Faith Evans ("Lay With You"), 50 Cent ("Format"), and Fabolous ("5 Seconds"). It also unites El DeBarge with some of music's most notable hitmakers, including co-writing and co-production by Babyface, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Mike City, Michael Angelo, Mischke, and the Avila Brothers.
'Second Chance' EPK here: https://www.eldebargemusic.com/
Watch El's BET performance from earlier this summer here: https://www.bet.com/video/1174424
El DeBarge on the Web:
https://ElDeBargeMusic.com
https://twitter.com/eldebarge
https://www.facebook.com/ElDeBarge
