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Mucho Soul's Podcast
Episode 749: Mucho Soul Show No.749

Mucho Soul's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 120:00


As broadcast @ www.totallywiredradio.com Tuesday 21.05.24Hour One and Two with Ket Shah01. Andra Day - In The Meantime (Warner 2024)02. Odario - Sunset Flicks (The Confidence Emperors 2024)03. Earthtones ft Verito Asprilla - Quiero Que Mami (Wonderwheel 2024)04. Maki ft Jaja Soze - Reddots (Self Released 2024)05. Valebol - Multivitaminas (Otherly Lovely 2024)06. K.O.G ft Pat Thomas - Odo Sronko (Heavenly Sweetness 2024)07. Menahan Street Band ft Rogê - Tropical Man (Diamond West 2024)08. Perikas - Laberinto (Mr Bongo 2024)09. Steven Thad  - Smile (Expansion 2024)10. Johnny Burgos - Play For Keeps (LRK 2024)11. Niteshade UK - Sweeter The Love (Self Released 2024)12. Georgie B & The Groove Association - Soul Night (G.A.B 2024)13. Arjuna Oakes - Motel (Alberts Favorite 2024)14. Roisin Murphy - What Not to Do (Moodymann Remix) (Tunecore 2024)15. The Moore Twins ft Bunny DeBarge, Jaee Logan & Renard Gallo - Is This The Way (Lounge Renown 2024)16. Thembi Dunjana - iKhwezi (Ropeadope 2024)17. Ellen Andrea Wang - Hummingsong (Ropeadope 2024)18. Isha ft Joe Hertz - The Plant (Self Released 2024)19. Sven Wegner - Sweet Talk (Blur 2024)20. Mark de Clive-Lowe ft Vanessa Freeman - Together (Mashibeats 2024)21. Audiowhores & Groove Assassin ft Hannah Khemoh - Music (Midnight Riot)22. Slctvtones - Keep On Keepin On (Deep Clicks 2024)23. Namatjira & Greg Ochman - Sakuranbo (Kiksuya 2024)24. Mike Nasty - Fingers Underground (Nasty Music 2024)25. Nathan Haines ft Coco - Come Into The Light (Atjazz Remix) (EMK Records)26. Robert PM of French Horn Rebellion ft. Zeshan B - Speed of Light (Toucan Sounds 2024)27. Artone & C-Mo ft. FKAjazz - Handle That (TromBobby Remix) (Puro Music 2024)

Trax FM Wicked Music For Wicked People
Relax With Rendell Show Replay On Trax FM & Rendell Radio - 10th February 2024

Trax FM Wicked Music For Wicked People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 118:05


**It's The Relax With Rendell Show Replay On Trax FM & Rendell Radio. Rendell Featured Soul & Boogie/Rare Groove/80's & 70's Grooves Cuts From Lakeside, Walkers, Val Young, Steve Arrington's Hall Of Fame, Sharon Marie, Rainbow Team, Leonard Chin, Sharon Brown, Oliver Cheatham, Kashif, Bunny DeBarge, Brick, Back To Back, American Gypsy & More. Catch Rendell Every Saturday From 8PM UK Time The Stations: Trax FM & Rendell Radio #traxfm #rendellradio #soul #funk #70ssoul #80ssoul #60s #boogie #disco #raregrooves #soulclassics #reggae #nusoul #relaxwithrendell Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**

Walk In His Ways Impact Voice

In the studio grammy award winner Bunny DeBarge from the group DeBarge starting in the upcomoing stage play Judgment Day.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4281763/advertisement

DJ KOOL KEITH
Episode 508: Kool Keith soulful vibes (cover) show on Soul Groove Radio Monday 29th August 2022

DJ KOOL KEITH

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 117:51


| Don't Know Yet (Original Mix)  | Ezel feat. Rona Ray | Into My Life (Flow Culture Vocal Mix)  | Mark Lewis feat. Tumelo | Something About You (Village Soul Mix)  | Funkshun feat. Lincoln | Choose To Choose  | Moon Rocket, LauMii | Love At First Sight (Steven Stone Mix)  | Soulbridge, Pathy Andreas | Fix Your Love (Ralf GUM Radio Edit)  | Ralf GUM, Bongi Mvuyana, Kafele | You Give Me Love (Mijangos Afro Soul Mix)  | Artwork Sounds, Unqle Chriz | Time Waits For No One (Geoffrey's Yes Indeedy Dub)  | Teddy Douglas, Carmen Brown | Secrets (Michael Gray Main Mix)  | Joe Ventura, Priya, DJ Biddy | Fly High (Soulful High Vocal Mix)  | Brutha Basil, N'Dinga Gaba | Don't Turn Around 2.0 (Famous Rebel House Mix)  | Black Ivory Tribute  | Kiss Of Life (Extended Mix)  | Lexa Hill & The Young Punx | The One (Final Mix Master)  | Juanita Wynn | Tell The World How I Feel About ‘Cha Baby  | Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes | Searchin' For Some Lovin' (Vocal)  | Debbie Trusty | So Good For You  | Bunny DeBarge | Too Much Too Fast (Vocal)  | Vera Brown & Rich Girls | That Girl Wants To Dance With Me  | Gregory Hines | Keeping Good Loving  | Sister Sledge | Love Is Serious  | The Stylistics | Good Love (Extended Remix)  | Meli'sa Morgan

The Jay King Network
INTRO TO INFO with MIKEISHA BEST & QUEEN OF HEARTS

The Jay King Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 60:00


           Call in to listen or talk! 515-605-9376 Intro to Info has appeared on the front page of the Blog Talk radio network 5 times as a staff pick. "If you are a nympho for info, tune in to Intro to Info!" Intro to Info is your one stop shop for entertainment and information. The hosts effortlessly stimulate all minds & promise laughter & deep thinking. While different genres of music are explored here, there is an emphasis placed on both rhythm and blues. and hip-hop. THIS WEEK, you'll hear from BUNNY DeBARGE.  Intro to Info – on the Jay King Network!

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Strong Writer on the Radio
BUNNY DEBARGE - I'm Standing Up and Telling the Real Story

Strong Writer on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 75:40


The one and only lone sister of the 1980's family musical group DeBarge is back! BUNNY DeBARGE returns to the program to get the real story out as she defends her family's legacy from a unauthorized biopic that has been in the works. She is very passionate about protecting the DeBarge name and specifically her late brother Bobby. Listen in as Dean and Bunny catch up on what she's been up to since her 2015 appearance, and enjoy the music and inspirational talk from this beloved friend of the show!

BIG Exclusives with Valerie Denise Jones
Dear Unwine With Tasha K : Bunny Debarge and CeCe Peniston FINALLY Respond

BIG Exclusives with Valerie Denise Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 55:50


OFFICIAL RESPONSE --- TASHA K, YOURE DOING TOO MUCHEtterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer–songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge. She is also best known as the lead vocalist behind the classic R&B ballad, "A Dream" from the group's In a Special Way album and is also the co-writer of the group's 1982 breakthrough hit, "I Like It" and the number-one hit, "Time Will Reveal".like . share . subscribe . leave a comment https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

BIG Exclusives with Valerie Denise Jones
BIG Exclusives : Conversation with Bunny Debarge

BIG Exclusives with Valerie Denise Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 91:47


LISTEN NOW ::: March 26, 2019BIG Exclusives, Hosted by Valerie Denise Jones : Conversation with Bunny DebargeBunny DeBarge Talks About Her Famous Family, New Book and Music And Finally Being Free From Drugs________________Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge is an American soul singer–songwriter, best known as the lone female sibling of the Motown family group DeBarge. She is also best known as the lead vocalist behind the classic R&B ballad, "A Dream" from the group's In a Special Way album and is also the co-writer of the group's 1982 breakthrough hit, "I Like It" and the number-one hit, "Time Will Reveal".MORE ____ GOFUNDMEhttps://www.gofundme.com/getting-the-real-story-out-on-debargePlease donate . Please buy the book . download . like . share . subscribe https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

The Jay King Network
THE SIMMIE BRAXTON SHOW - CREATIVE SUMMIT WITH JAY KING/ BUNNY DEBARGE NEW BOOK

The Jay King Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 119:00


        “Get Ready”, “Get Ready” “Get Ready” for the SIMMIE BRAXTON SHOW “Simmie to the Max”.  Now, Brace Yourself for Braxton, he's in a bracket, all by himself.  Saturated, verbal Rapp-Abillity, with a twist and an Urban Pop Culture feel….         Simmering with updates on trending news and current events, informing and enlightening, AND, educating the masses with unadulterated TRUTH that the mainstream media so often leaves out interviews, promoting integrity, accountability, and transparency, the essential components to “Keepin' it Real!”, finding the WIN WIN solutions.  No wonder people are talking about SIMMIE BRAXTON

The Jay King Network
THE MICHAEL GAY SHOW - THIS WEEK ONE-ON-ONE with BUNNY DeBARGE

The Jay King Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 138:00


        What do you want to talk about?  What is on your mind?  There are probably a lot of topics that cross your mind, in fact what are you thinking about right now?  Bring it up to Michael.  He's got a real nice speaking voice, doesn't he?  And now, there is so much going on with the White House and investigations.  This week, Mr Gay goes one one one with Bunny DeBarge of the famous DeBarge group.  Here's the number, jot it down, so you'll have it handy.  515-605-9376.  This week, Master Gay communicates with you, gonna be a great show, so tune in!  THE J.K.N.

Strong Writer on the Radio
BUNNY DEBARGE - Part 2 - I Want To Say I Knew You

Strong Writer on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 36:21


I hope you heard the previous episode, in which I featured beautiful music and conversation with Bunny DeBarge. (If you missed it, go back and hear it at https://apple.co/2QbrL70 ) In today’s episode, we talk about Bunny’s gift of songwriting and how she communicated with her younger brothers to either co-write or bring her song visions to life. I send love to Bunny regarding her voice and her music, both past and present. Previously, I featured her amazing single “God Is Good,” but she gave me the honor of debuting a new song, “Say I Knew You!” Maybe I’m not the first to play the single, but if I haven’t heard it, then it hasn’t debuted yet (haha!) We also rub our foreheads in dismay at how today’s popular music has taken a strange turn from the old-school hits we loved in the seventies and eighties. All in all, it’s great fun, and you’re all invited to listen in!!

Strong Writer on the Radio
BUNNY DEBARGE - Part 1 - God Is Good For The Kept Ones

Strong Writer on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 36:48


I had the genuine honor of featuring a very special guest on the radio program, Bunny DeBarge. She is a gifted songwriter, a glorious singer, and today, she adds author and speaker to the mix. Her current book is a three volume series titled “The Kept Ones.” You know her family name from the phenomenal success that she and her younger brothers experienced under the Motown machine during the front half of the 1980’s. DeBarge was one of my favorite musical artists back then, both lyrically and melodically, and seemed so positive and joyful on stage. But, behind the curtain was a life of sadness and turmoil, consistently paired with addiction. If you ever watched the DeBarge’s Unsung documentary from 2008, then you are aware of the desolate underside of a seemingly happy family performing their music. Bunny and I discuss this sensitive subject, but “in a special way” because she gives us hope and shows that she is moving on, especially because God is moving with her and has transformed her life! She deserves a wider platform for her stories, so you get to hear Bunny for two episodes! Please enjoy our conversation and her latest song, “God Is Good.” You’ll hear just how great she still is today!!

Singing Flat With Sally b.
Kurtis Blow, The Undisputed Original King Of Hip Hop Chats With Sally b.

Singing Flat With Sally b.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2015 27:00


Kurtis Blow chats with Voice Coach Sally b. about his own experience working with a voice coach, the key to success for aspiring music artists and about his new album, "Hip Hop Church - Volume 3". Rapper, Actor and Producer of hit movie, "Straight Outta Compton", Ice Cube weighs in about the music biz vs the movie biz. Bunny Debarge, from the legendary Motown R&b singing group, "Debarge" calls an aspring singer and fan to give a voice lesson. During the voice lesson she shares her secret about harmonizing.  Special Thanks To: Kurtis Blow, our special guest...you are the GREATEST! God Bless you.  Matt Pais, famous RedEye movie critic and music editor. Find him at RedEyeChicago.com - thanks for the audio clip Matt! Shanice, R&b singer & star of hit new reality show "Flex & Shanice" for the shout out! Your show is coming up next! Bunny Debarge! Thanks sis for your love and support. Everybody please check out Bunny's page at VocalzMusic.com! KamyahTheStar! Thanks angel. You did a fantastic job on the show! Yall please follow her on Twitter @KamyahTheStar  Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin of R&b singing group, "Dru Hill" for the shout out! Thanks for your support, Tamir!  James Moore (JB) Music Publisher of Kurtis Blow's song, "Basketball"...You're so awesome! Enjoyed our chat! www.VocalzMusic.com For More Info and updates. Also I post daily at Facebook.com/VocalzMusic & Tweet me at YourSinginCoach - Please SHARE my show.  This episode is dedicated to my brother, William "David" Veney. We lost him earlier this year. I managed to get in a little shout out for him at the end of the show. RIP David! Yours in music! Sally b.       

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide
EPISODE 100 BUNNY DEBARGE 2014 TOP 10

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2015 37:34


YOU ARE LISTENING TO EPISODE 100 (2014 TOP 10 SHOWS) WIT' BUNNY DEBARGE AND JERRY ROYCE LIVE - WORLDWIDE ON PositivePower21.org . The Kept Ones (Volume 1) Paperback – September 25, 2014 by Bunny DeBarge.Rich in detail, deeply insightful, and sensitive to the complexity of the DeBarge family's triumphs and tribulations, Bunny details the definitive story of the DeBarge family and the world that made them. As told through her eyes, The Kept Ones: Volume I, goes far beyond music. Bunny DeBarge perfectly conveys and weaves her soulful history as the lone female in the 80's Motown family super group, DeBarge; from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, their fall from grace, to their reemerging careers.

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Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide
EPISODE 100 BUNNY DEBARGE 2014 TOP 10

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2015 37:34


YOU ARE LISTENING TO EPISODE 100 (2014 TOP 10 SHOWS) WIT' BUNNY DEBARGE AND JERRY ROYCE LIVE - WORLDWIDE ON PositivePower21.org . The Kept Ones (Volume 1) Paperback – September 25, 2014 by Bunny DeBarge.Rich in detail, deeply insightful, and sensitive to the complexity of the DeBarge family's triumphs and tribulations, Bunny details the definitive story of the DeBarge family and the world that made them. As told through her eyes, The Kept Ones: Volume I, goes far beyond music. Bunny DeBarge perfectly conveys and weaves her soulful history as the lone female in the 80's Motown family super group, DeBarge; from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, their fall from grace, to their reemerging careers.

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Singing Flat With Sally b.
Beyond The Music. Sally b. Chats With R&b Royalty, Bunny Debarge

Singing Flat With Sally b.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 76:00


BY POPULAR DEMAND WE ARE AIRING THIS SHOW A SECOND TIME.  "Hey! Where'd You Get That Pot?" You'll have to tune in to find out!  Beyond The Music. R&B Royalty, Bunny Debarge Joins The Show To Speak With Sally b. About How To Deal With Music's Triumphs and Tribulations.  The DeBarge family’s triumphs and tribulations traveled from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, to their fall from grace and finally to their reemerging careers. In this episode Bunny Debarge offers encouragement and preventive wisdom to today's up and coming artists.  Later in the show Bunny Debarge will join our SINGING FLAT panel to help evaluate talented singers who will be asked to present their a cappella performance. This segment will be full of surprises!  And last but not least, we'll close out the show with a LISTENING PARTY. We will present the music of 4 of the best new UNSIGNED artists in the USA. Fans can tune in and help us decide which of our featured artists is most likely to have a hit song and award winning success in music.    FEATURED UNSIGNED ARTISTS: Jtwizz - Urban Contemporary  Erikka J. - R&b Kyle Ahn - Urban Contemporary  Alex Caruso  - Pop   GUEST HOSTS: Rodney Waller, Co-Founder of VocalzMusic & Publishing & WVMP Royalti, Comedienne  Robert Quarles, CEO of Rock Q. Productions Music/Publishing  Please don't forget to LIKE and SHARE BlogTalkRadio.com/WVMP The WVMP Web Radio Show, "Singing Flat With Sally b" Is Produced by Voice Coach, Sally b. Waller of VocalzMusic & Publishing, VocalzMusic.com

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide
100th EPISODE WIT' BUNNY DEBARGE

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2014 35:44


EPISODE 100 WITH JERRY ROYCE LIVE!KEPT ONES: VOLUME ONEThe Kept Ones: Volume Iby Bunny DeBarge “God followed me, until I could follow him.” —Bunny DeBargeWelcome and thank you for joining us on Jerry Royce Live! My 100th episode This is an exclusive interview with the beautiful and multi-talented female vocalists of the Debarge, now an Author and motivational speaker Bunny DeBarge. In this intimate revelation from singer/writer/producer Bunny DeBarge, an amazingly resilient journey emerges of the incredibly talented family and charming 80’s Motown super group DeBarge. The depth of Bunny’s soul is revealed through her eyes, while growing up with her brothers as biracial children during the turbulent times of racial inequality in the late 50’s and 60’s. Being the eldest child, Bunny candidly recounts their inability to find acceptance during their childhood from the black or white race, a French white father who “segregated them from segregation” by partially denying them from their identity, her traumatic endurance of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, her brothers suffering the wrath of his mental and physical abuse, a spiritually strong devote black mother who constantly prayed for her family’s deliverance from a perceived curse, and ongoing years of battling drug abuse on their way to musical stardom to hide their years of pain.Raised under the strict guidelines of a church upbringing, the DeBarge's found an outlet from their home environment through the spiritual gift of their music. They spent years singing and performing as a local church group and traveling with their uncle's church to “sing for the Lord” at several different functions, even radio shows. It was obvious from early on that their natural musical talents came quite supernaturally, since they never had any music lessons. With the exception of the eldest brother Bobby, their original plans were to become superstars in gospel music. However, when brothers Bobby and Tommy signed onto Motown with Jermaine Jackson, becoming stars in the hit group Switch; Bobby influenced Jermaine to audition his talented siblings for Motown. As the saying goes, the rest is music history. DeBarge would go on to sing beautiful love ballads that topped the music charts and are still in rotation today like: Share My World, I Like It, Time Will Reveal, In A Special Way, All This Love, A Dream,and many more hits that Bunny wrote and co-wrote with her brothers and were produced and co-produced with brother El DeBarge. As Bunny confides, “We were singing songs we wrote for the Lord, and turned them into love songs for the world. I believe we were cursed because of that. The drugs helped to cover our pain, and we hid behind it.” Their beloved music, which was the very unifying force that banded them together, would later send them spiraling out of control down different roads where they endured yet more pain with Motown’s decision to now divide them. The first five DeBarge children—Bunny, Bobby, Tommy, Randy, and Mark would remember the turbulence that permeated the home environment they grew up in. Whereas the second set of 5 children—El, James, Chico, and twins Darryl and Carol, would have a completely different home environment they grew up in. Yet, there was no avoiding the forces of the perceived curse that cast its dark cloud over the DeBarge family, each would wrestle with their own individual demons. Many have speculated on what has happened with the family, but Bunny unselfishly gives the details and explains the roller coaster ride and price of fame. As she so vividly recounts, her highest point of fame would be her participation as a member of DeBarge in Motown 25, where they performed their biggest smash hit Rhythm of the Night. She takes us backstage sharing little known stories of how they met Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and many more. In stark contrast, one of the lowest points in her career would be losing the Motown contract and she and her brothers going to see El perform with backup singers performing their parts, while sitting with the audience in the “nose bleed” section with no money and no one even recognizing them.This is the definitive story of the DeBarge family captured in 2 volumes, from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, their fall from grace, to their reemerging careers. Always one to "mother her brothers" and be their protector, she confesses that the same "motherly behavior" that she’d inherited from her mother caused deeper pain when they were all forced to go their separate ways. As she unveils her journey, those who really know Bunny will testify that she radiates a beautiful spirit, selflessly sharing her life story to help encourage someone else. Somewhat surprising to her, some of their classic songs like Stay With Me—which she co-wrote and was produced by El DeBarge; and A Dream—which she wrote, sang lead vocals on, and produced, would go on to be sampled by many other great musical artists such as Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, and Blackstreet. At the end of the day, Bunny cherishes the close relationships she has with all of her brothers and misses the bond she always shared with El, but a series of unforeseen events tore them apart. The Kept Ones masterfully weaves a full-scale portrait of a beautiful, enormously gifted musical family’s spiritual hope to break free from the long shadow of pain that has haunted them for so many years. Through it all, God is still there, and has kept DeBarge even when they went astray.

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide
100th EPISODE WIT' BUNNY DEBARGE

Jerry Royce Live - Worldwide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2014 35:44


EPISODE 100 WITH JERRY ROYCE LIVE!KEPT ONES: VOLUME ONEThe Kept Ones: Volume Iby Bunny DeBarge “God followed me, until I could follow him.” —Bunny DeBargeWelcome and thank you for joining us on Jerry Royce Live! My 100th episode This is an exclusive interview with the beautiful and multi-talented female vocalists of the Debarge, now an Author and motivational speaker Bunny DeBarge. In this intimate revelation from singer/writer/producer Bunny DeBarge, an amazingly resilient journey emerges of the incredibly talented family and charming 80’s Motown super group DeBarge. The depth of Bunny’s soul is revealed through her eyes, while growing up with her brothers as biracial children during the turbulent times of racial inequality in the late 50’s and 60’s. Being the eldest child, Bunny candidly recounts their inability to find acceptance during their childhood from the black or white race, a French white father who “segregated them from segregation” by partially denying them from their identity, her traumatic endurance of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, her brothers suffering the wrath of his mental and physical abuse, a spiritually strong devote black mother who constantly prayed for her family’s deliverance from a perceived curse, and ongoing years of battling drug abuse on their way to musical stardom to hide their years of pain.Raised under the strict guidelines of a church upbringing, the DeBarge's found an outlet from their home environment through the spiritual gift of their music. They spent years singing and performing as a local church group and traveling with their uncle's church to “sing for the Lord” at several different functions, even radio shows. It was obvious from early on that their natural musical talents came quite supernaturally, since they never had any music lessons. With the exception of the eldest brother Bobby, their original plans were to become superstars in gospel music. However, when brothers Bobby and Tommy signed onto Motown with Jermaine Jackson, becoming stars in the hit group Switch; Bobby influenced Jermaine to audition his talented siblings for Motown. As the saying goes, the rest is music history. DeBarge would go on to sing beautiful love ballads that topped the music charts and are still in rotation today like: Share My World, I Like It, Time Will Reveal, In A Special Way, All This Love, A Dream,and many more hits that Bunny wrote and co-wrote with her brothers and were produced and co-produced with brother El DeBarge. As Bunny confides, “We were singing songs we wrote for the Lord, and turned them into love songs for the world. I believe we were cursed because of that. The drugs helped to cover our pain, and we hid behind it.” Their beloved music, which was the very unifying force that banded them together, would later send them spiraling out of control down different roads where they endured yet more pain with Motown’s decision to now divide them. The first five DeBarge children—Bunny, Bobby, Tommy, Randy, and Mark would remember the turbulence that permeated the home environment they grew up in. Whereas the second set of 5 children—El, James, Chico, and twins Darryl and Carol, would have a completely different home environment they grew up in. Yet, there was no avoiding the forces of the perceived curse that cast its dark cloud over the DeBarge family, each would wrestle with their own individual demons. Many have speculated on what has happened with the family, but Bunny unselfishly gives the details and explains the roller coaster ride and price of fame. As she so vividly recounts, her highest point of fame would be her participation as a member of DeBarge in Motown 25, where they performed their biggest smash hit Rhythm of the Night. She takes us backstage sharing little known stories of how they met Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and many more. In stark contrast, one of the lowest points in her career would be losing the Motown contract and she and her brothers going to see El perform with backup singers performing their parts, while sitting with the audience in the “nose bleed” section with no money and no one even recognizing them.This is the definitive story of the DeBarge family captured in 2 volumes, from their spectacular rise to the top of R & B music royalty, their fall from grace, to their reemerging careers. Always one to "mother her brothers" and be their protector, she confesses that the same "motherly behavior" that she’d inherited from her mother caused deeper pain when they were all forced to go their separate ways. As she unveils her journey, those who really know Bunny will testify that she radiates a beautiful spirit, selflessly sharing her life story to help encourage someone else. Somewhat surprising to her, some of their classic songs like Stay With Me—which she co-wrote and was produced by El DeBarge; and A Dream—which she wrote, sang lead vocals on, and produced, would go on to be sampled by many other great musical artists such as Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Ashanti, and Blackstreet. At the end of the day, Bunny cherishes the close relationships she has with all of her brothers and misses the bond she always shared with El, but a series of unforeseen events tore them apart. The Kept Ones masterfully weaves a full-scale portrait of a beautiful, enormously gifted musical family’s spiritual hope to break free from the long shadow of pain that has haunted them for so many years. Through it all, God is still there, and has kept DeBarge even when they went astray.

The Chocolate Pages Show
Christians "Crushing it" in the literary world and online: SistahFaith is a revolution

The Chocolate Pages Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2010 45:00


These ladies wrote stories that crushed the devil! Twenty-five women, including Bunny Debarge, Sharon Ewell Foster, Stanice Anderson, Claudia Mair Burney and Marilynn Griffith, tell their stories of coming full circle from tragedy to triumph. Each contributor keeps it holy, keeping it real in these raw, relevant tales of redemption and restoration. Think of it as Prozac for the Christian Woman's Soul! Join us! Sistah Faith Ning

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show
SistahFaith Blog Tour and Kingdom Charm School!

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2010 45:00


Tune in to be motivated, excited and influenced as we talk to a few of the contributing authors of the new SistahFaith Anthology! Meet ETTERLENE “BUNNY” DEBARGE, ROBIN CALDWELL, SHELETTE CARLISLE, LADY CATHERINE & DEE EAST. In the Anthology, Twenty-five women tell their stories of coming full circle from tragedy to triumph. Each contributor keeps it holy, keeping it real in these raw, relevant tales of redemption and restoration. Our second segment features Rev. Nicole Barnes, the founder of The Kingdom Charm School.She is a servant's servant, a mentor, songwriter, recording worshipper, published author, playwright and businesswoman. Tune in to hear about Kingdom Charm School! Not like the VH1 Charm School! http://www.nicolebarnes.com Listen online at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Mitchell-Productions

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