The Deele's Top Musical Feats
The Deele reunites for something huge!
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What's The Deele? - L.A. Reid and Babyface used to be members of '80s R&B group The Deele along with Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Stanley "Stick" Burke and Kevin "Kayo" Roberson. (Photo: Jim Shea/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Street Beat - The Deele was formed in 1981 and the group had a solid three album discography during the 1980s, from which they amassed several hit singles. Their Street Beat album was released in 1983 and included the single "Body Talk," which became The Deele's first hit. (Photo: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
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Black Singles - The group's debut album, Street Beat, settled into its spot in the upper half of the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, their singles "Just My Luck" and "Surrender" solidified their position on the Black Singles chart. (Photo: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
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Behind The Deele - Material Thangz was released in 1985 and, following a brief group hiatus, Babyface went on to separately record his debut solo album, Lovers. Soon the band came back together to continue recording.(Photo: Solar Records)
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Success - During the time of the group's release of 1987's Eyes of a Stranger, Babyface and L.A. Reid started their work as producers and songwriters for Pebbles and The Whispers, along with other artists. Their songs instantly became hits. (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)
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Hit the Top - Eyes of a Stranger became a hit and went gold! Soon after, the group skyrocketed to the top with the R&B hit "Two Occasions" and the No. 10 R&B hit "Shoot 'Em Up Movies." (Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage)