El Debarge is happy to be back on the scene with a new album on the way ("Second Chance") and a well received performance at the 2010 BET Awards.

"I'm very grateful to be back," Debarge said earlier this week. "It's joyful, it's scary, it's all of that."

As previously reported, Debarge surprised audiences with performances of both new and classic material during BET's 10th anniversary celebration of the BET Awards Sunday, later breaking news that his return would extend beyond the show with a complete album and possible tour.

Admitting that music continues to bring joy to his life after so many years, Debarge says "A good song makes me feel joyful. I like hearing chords and pretty melodies; I brighten up if I hear something that sounds good. Simple things like that – watching the sun come up, watching the sun set - and last, but definitely not least, a beautiful woman."

To that end, his new album, "Second Chance," features a song titled "How Can You Love Me So Much, Girl ?".

"One of my favorite tracks is "How Can You Love Me So Much, Girl?" produced by the Avila Brothers and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis," says Debarge. "Another is "Serenading You." That's for lovers who really want to serenade their woman, and it's written by Mike City. I have quite a few of them."

"Second Chance," the album, is due in stores Fall 2010.

c: Interscope