DeBarge released six studio albums, four of them with Motown's Gordy Records: "The DeBarges" (1981), "All This Love" (1982), "In a Special Way" (1983), and "Rhythm of the Night" (1985). The latter became the group's best-selling album and contained the single "Rhythm of the Night", which hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their highest charting single in the United States. DeBarge entered its decline in 1986, when El and Bunny were offered solo deals with Motown, and DeBarge was released from its contract.