El DeBarge, born on June 4, 1961, is an American singer known for his emotional voice and heartfelt songs. He was a significant figure in the R&B music scene of the 1970s and 1980s. El DeBarge was the core member of the DeBarge band, which achieved great success in the early 1980s with their hit single 'Rhythm of the Night' from their debut album 'DeBarge'.