In short
The artists most similar to James DeBarge are DJ Quik, AMG, Mausberg, Suga Free and Skaboobie, from the same soul, hip hop and r&b circle.
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Which artists are similar to James DeBarge?
The artists most similar to James DeBarge are DJ Quik, AMG, Mausberg, Suga Free and Skaboobie, from the same soul, hip hop and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 20 artists.
Where can I listen to music like James DeBarge?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nas have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James DeBarge" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James DeBarge?
James DeBarge is usually associated with soul, hip hop and r&b (artist · US · born 1963), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.