What makes Gemini by El DeBarge notable?

'Gemini' debuted at number 12 on the Billboard R&B chart and received critical acclaim for its sophisticated sound and songwriting. The album features hit singles such as 'Real Love' and 'Somebody Loves You', helping to solidify DeBarge's reputation as a leading figure in contemporary R&B during this period. Released in January 1989, 'Gemini' marked El DeBarge's first solo album after leaving the family group DeBarge. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from being a prominent member of the group to establishing himself as a solo artist, following the group's commercial success in the mid-1980s.