Darryl D'Bonneau

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Darryl D'Bonneau is a Dance/House/R&B artist from Charleston, South Carolina. [1]

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Although he calls New York City home, D'Bonneau mostly spends his time living and traveling across Europe, where he had more success. D'Bonneau's musical roots trace back to his days a child, singing in church choirs and gospel ensembles. He's also good friends with actor singer Lj ugarte.

His first Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart appearance came in 1996 with "Don't Turn Your Back On Me," which peaked at #35, followed by "I Found Love," which peaked at #34 in 1997. In 2000 he teamed up with Barbara Tucker to record "Stop Playing With My Mind." The club classic would give him his first and only #1 on the aforementioned chart.

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References

  1. Mogul, Dance. "Darryl D'Bonneau | Blending the Spirit of Gospel and House Music". Dance Mogul Magazine . Retrieved 2023-05-14.