- 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 1988 was part of Bob McGrath's (Sesame Street) Young Children's Chior.
- In 2009, Michael was the Executive Producer the "Overdose"; The EP that marked the return of 2x Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Artist Skee-Lo.
- In Nov 2014, Michael Co-Produced and sang background vocals on the Doc Ice's song "Ghetto Baby" which was featured on "episode 7" The hit CW series "Jane the Virgin".
- Michael DeBarge is the current COO of Corey Feldman's CiFi Records.
- In December 2020 Michael DeBarge made music history as the radio promoter for Elvis Presley's classic "Blue Christmas". Michael DeBarge got the record to hit No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was Elvis's first Billboard Top 40 slot since Elvis's "Guitar Man" in March 1981.
- Michael DeBarge is the creative director and co-founder of Indie Global Magazine. A music trade magazine that highlights up and coming trends and recording artist. The Magazine, which posts the Digital Radio Tracker (DRT) charts, has become the indie-musicians solution to the lack of acknowledgment from trades such as Rolling Stone & Billboard.
- 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.
- Co-Produced the Skee-Lo song "Lil Too Late". The song hit #47 on the DRT Indie Top 50 Charts.
- In 2013, Michael Co-Produced "I'm Selling Everything" by Chris Ca$ino. The song reached #98 on the DRT top 200, #16 on the DRT Indie top 50 & #162 on MediaBase.
- 2017, Michael was the Executive Producer of Corey Feldman's Vinyl Release for "Go 4 It (Feat. Snoop Dogg)" for Record Store Day 2017.
- In 2009, Michael introduced Doc Ice (of Whodini & UTFO) to Generic Records. The introduction lead to Doc Ice recording "Ghetto Baby" (Doc's first top 100 single in 20 years.).
- In Nov 2014, Michael helped with Vocal Arrangements, Background Vocals & arranged for Doc Ice (of Whodini & UTFO) to appear on Corey Feldman's song "Everybody". The song debut at No. 44 on the Digital Radio Indie Top 50 Chart & at No. 32 the Digital Radio Hip-Hop & R&B Chart that same month.
- Remixed and Promoted the record "Set Up" by Griot B. Resulting in the record peaking at number 36 on the Billboard Charts on 5/1/2021.
- Promoted Becktoria's record "Like it Like That"; which Debut at number 38 on Billboard on 6/19/2021.
- Michael DeBarge's official instagram is @MichaelDeBarge.
- Michael DeBarge is the founder of MidtownRadio.com.
- Michael DeBarge was the radio promoter and remix co-producer of Miss Vicky's "Play Too Much". The song went on to hit No. 37 in September 2021 and spend 4 weeks on Billboard's Top 40 Indicator Chart.
- Michael DeBarge is the Voice and Music Arranger of the "Four Seasons Sunrooms & Windows" Commercials for 10 years.
- Michael DeBarge was the radio promoter and remix co-producer of Griot B 's "Set Up". The song went on to hit No. 36 in May 2021 and spend 4 weeks on Billboard's Top 40 Indicator Chart.
- Michael DeBarge was the project director of the limited edition vinyl picture disc of "Love Returns" by Corey Feldman.
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