Pull out the fancy lawn chairs because we’ve got real music royalty blessing the backyard this week on We Playin’ Spades! R&B legends Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge join Nick Cannon and Courtney Bee to dive deep into their impressive careers and catalogs, all with a little bit of falsetto along the way. Charlie spills the tea about friendly rivalries with Earth, Wind & Fire, helping write “Computer Love,” and the effect all the fringes on those Gap Band outfits had on the ladies. El DeBarge talks hidden writing credits, accidental standing ovations, and dishes on his secret to staying young. Plus, they both get into touring back in the day – sort of. Oh yeah, they eventually play some Spades, too. And they’ve got decades of experience and trash talk to back it up. Get ready to groove. This is one for the books. You’ll for sure like it!

Catch Charlie Wilson and El DeBarge on Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour along with K-Ci and Babyface.

Check out Charlie's new single “Keep Me in Love” on all platforms.

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