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Michael DeBarge

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Michael DeBarge is a Billboard chart topping Record Producer, Radio Promoter & Music Publisher. He is best known starring in the web series "Inside the Publishing Trade" and for his work on Due Season (2022), Securing Elvis Presley his first Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 Position since 1981 for "Blue Christmas" (2020), Corey Feldman's ratings record breaking "Today Show" appearances (2016) and his work in the music department of the Golden Globe award winning TV series "Jane the Virgin" (2014). Michael DeBarge is the President of MidtownRadio.com and has secured major endorsement deals for rock and roll legends; most notably Chubby Checker's Multi-million General Warranty deal. He is also the co-publishing administrator for acts such as David Ruffin Jr., Doc Ice (Whodini/UTFO), Joeski Love and more.... In 2009 Michael, orchestrated the return of 2x Grammy nominee Skee-Lo to the music business with the EP "Overdose". In 2014 Michael DeBarge joined the Corey Feldman management team. As a producer, radio promoter and publishing administrator of Corey Feldman's "Angelic 2 the Core" LP. Michael DeBarge secured the album its 3 Cashbox top 40 singles and Feldman's first ever Billboard charting record; Go 4 It (Feat. Snoop Dogg).
- IMDb mini biography by: Earth Artists Management

At the 1999 "Papermill Playhouse Rising Star Awards" Michael was nominated "Best Male Actor in a Leading Role" for his portrayal of the "Leading Player" in the musical "Pippin". Also nominated that same year for "Best Female Actor in a Leading Role" was future Tony Award winner Nikki M. James.
In 2009, Michael was the Executive Producer the "Overdose"; The EP that marked the return of 2x Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Artist Skee-Lo.
Was certified as an American Syllabus Ballroom and Latin Dance Instructor in 2002.
Was a guest background singer for Kevin Thornton (of Color Me Badd)at the 2008 Gospel Music Awards.
In 1988 was part of Bob McGrath's (Sesame Street) Young Children's Chior.